Show Notes
Healthy vision is one of the most important—yet most overlooked—parts of a child’s learning, development, and confidence.
In this episode, Lauren sits down with Dr. Sarah Rohr, optometrist at Summit Vision Care in Erie, Colorado, to help parents understand how children’s vision develops, what red flags to watch for, and why eye health should be part of every family’s wellness routine.
Dr. Rohr explains how vision challenges can show up as trouble focusing, behavioral concerns, reading struggles, or attention issues—long before a child ever says, “I can’t see.” She also breaks down the growing rise in childhood myopia and the groundbreaking new treatments that can actually slow down eye growth and help keep prescriptions lower over time.
In this episode, we explore:
How vision develops from infancy through adolescence
Why vision issues can mimic attention, learning & behavior challenges
The rise of childhood myopia—and what parents need to know
New myopia control options (including FDA-approved contact lenses)
The specially designed eyeglass lenses used in 45+ countries
How screens, lighting & lifestyle impact kids’ eyesight
Practical steps parents can take to protect their child’s vision
Why eye exams are essential—even with no obvious signs of trouble
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Listener Reminder: Infantsee is a program developed by the American Optometric Association to promote children’s vision exams. A participating eye care provider will perform one free exam on any infant under the age of one year. As a participating provider, Dr. Rohr is committed to complete and lifelong vision care.
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