Know The Glow’s ongoing initiative to raise awareness about eye conditions and diseases continues this month with a condition that affects two percent of children and is the most common cause of partial or total blindness in one eye in the United States. Amblyopia, more …
When kids say no to glasses—try these helpful tips
Toddlers and kids can rebel at the idea of wearing glasses, but it’s a serious concern for parents trying to ensure the best possible vision for their child. We’ve put together a few tips to help make the process a little easier. Talk to your …
Glow Of The Month: Pinguecula
Know The Glow is dedicated to protecting the eyesight of children all over the world through advocacy and education. We empower parents, family members, and teachers with knowledge about “the Glow” so that they can spot it. Together we can work to ensure that no …
World Retinoblastoma Week
According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), May is Healthy Vision Month! This May, we focus on how important healthy vision is and how it’s up to everyone to take care of their own and their children’s eyes. Our mission at Know The Glow is …
Know The Glow Interviews Dr. Jesse Berry
Dr. Jesse Berry is Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Clinical Scholar, and the Associate Director of Ocular Oncology at the USC Eye Institute at the University of Southern California and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. In addition to having previously served as Associate Residency Program Director for …
Know The Glow Interviews Dr. Jesse Berry
Know The Glow is dedicated to protecting the eyesight of children all over the world through advocacy and education. We empower parents, family members, and teachers with knowledge about “the Glow” so that they can spot it in children’s eyes. Spread the word about “the …
KNOW THE GLOW INTERVIEWS DR. DAN GOMBOS – MD ANDERSON
INTRO: Dr. Dan Gombos is clinical co-director of the Retinoblastoma Center of Houston and Director of Clinical Operations for the Section of Ophthalmology. Dr. Gombos currently serves as an ocular oncologist for the Children’s Cancer Hospital and is Professor & Chief of the Section of …
Glow of the Month: Norrie Disease
Know The Glow is dedicated to saving children’s eye sight, one photograph at a time! “The Glow” is a yellow-white reflection that can appear in photographs of a child’s pupils. This “Glow” could potentially be a sign that there is something wrong with the child’s …
How to recognize vision issues in young children
Vision issues can occur at any age. While it’s easier to diagnose issues when children or teenagers are old enough to articulate them, it is much more difficult to pinpoint vision issues in young children who are not yet speaking. That is the “Catch-22” — …
Jake Olson
Jake Olson is a remarkable guy. A walk-on long-snapper for the University of Southern California’s hallowed Trojans football team, an aspiring PGA golfer and an entrepreneur whose initial business concept was just invested in by the USC Marshall Venture Fund, Jake,by any measure, is leading …