Dr. Leppek & Associates

07/29/2025

Students only have a few weeks of summer left. Set your child up for success this school year with an eye exam. We want your children looking their best for that first day of school. Call us at (586)580-2001 ext 1 to schedule them today! 😊

07/17/2025

Make sure your sunglasses provide UV protection during all of your summer adventures. 😎

05/22/2025

Our office can help eligible patients between 8-12 years old manage myopia (nearsightedness) through the use of specialized contact lenses. MiSight lenses are made to help both correct a child's vision and slow myopia progression. They are a soft, daily disposable. For more information about this treatment option, call our office at (586)580-2001 ext 1.

05/21/2025

Studies have shown that having children spend time outdoors can help reduce the risk of myopia, otherwise known as being nearsighted. There is also evidence to support that time outside could also help in slowing the progression of myopia. We recommend the guidelines below. Check out the link to MyKidsVision.org for more information and resources!

1. When possible, try to have children and adolescents spend at least two hours outdoors.
2. Remember to have them use sun protection! It's not only important to wear sunscreen against UV light. You and your children should be protecting your eyes from sun damage with sunglasses. Just be sure to check that they block UV light. Not all sun glasses are effective protection.
3. Get their blood pumping! Being physically active for at least an hour has many benefits like improved cardiovascular health. It is important for those developing eyes to have healthy blood flow.

Spending time outdoors is beneficial for reducing myopia risk in children and has many other health benefits too.

05/19/2025

May 19th - May 25th is Myopia Awareness Week. Myopia, commonly referred to as nearsightedness, is often diagnosed in childhood. Untreated myopia can negatively affect schoolwork and extracurricular activities. While genetics do play a part in a child's prescription, there are things that can be done to reduce the risk or severity of myopia. This week we will be sharing a few helpful tips for parents.

12/06/2024

The end of the year is coming up quickly and our books are filling fast! If you need to get in before the end of the year, now is the time to schedule. Let's work together to keep those eyes healthy so you can see your loved ones for the holidays. 🤓

05/13/2024

It's Myopia Awareness Week. We wanted to let our patients with children know that there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of your child developing myopia. Myopia, also referred to as near sightedness, is when the eye elongates. This causes objects in the distance to become blurry. To reduce the risk or progression of myopia:

- Make sure your children spend 2 hours outside daily
- Limit screen time to 1-2 hours daily
- Have your child's vision checked annually

Myopia does not only increase the risk for glasses. Myopia is a progressive condition that continues to worsen as children grow. Myopic patients are at an elevated risk for conditions such as maculopathy, glaucoma, and retinal detachment. The risk for these conditions continues to increase along with the prescription strength. For more information about Myopia, including preventative measures, visit the link attached to this post.

Myopia Awareness Week is a chance to learn about myopia (nearsightedness) — a growing problem that can lead to serious eye problems later in life.

03/28/2024

What is Solar Retinopathy? Did you know that looking directly at the sun can cause damage to your eyes within seconds? Please remember to wear sunglasses rated for UV protection year round. Damage from Solar Retinopathy is painless, but can be permanent. The video linked shows you how this damage occurs.

In this video, Russell N. Van Gelder, MD, PhD, a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, shows what the sun can do to your eye if you view a solar eclipse without eye protecti

03/19/2024

Are you planning on watching the solar eclipse on April 8th? Would you like a fun science project for yourself and your children to go with it? If so, we recommend following these instructions to make your own pinhole viewer. Not only is it a fun learning activity, but it will also protect yours or your child's eyes when viewing the eclipse. 😎

Want to view a solar eclipse but don’t have eclipse glasses? No problem! An easy way to safely view a solar eclipse is with a box pinhole projector. With a few simple supplies, you can create a safe and fun way to experience the magic of an eclipse from anywhere. Watch this how-to video to see jus...

03/13/2024

On April 8th we will be lucky enough to be near the path of totality for a solar eclipse. That means we will have close to a total eclipse where the sun's corona is visible. Remember: Do NOT look directly at the eclipse without proper protection! Looking at it can instantly cause severe eye injury. This link from NASA provides several tips and methods for safe viewing.

Eye Safety During a Total Solar Eclipse Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing. Viewing any part of the bright Sun through a...

03/11/2024

It has been a busy few months since we've returned from our remodel. Now that things are settling down, we thought we would share some photos of the office. We hope you get the opportunity to see it in person soon. ❤️

07/01/2023

We hope that all of our patients have a wonderful holiday weekend. Please don't forget to follow safety guidelines for any fireworks, firecrackers, and sparklers. In the event you or someone you know sustains a fireworks related eye injury:

- Call 911 immediately
- DO NOT: rub, rinse, or apply ointments to the injured eye
- If an object is stuck in the eye leave it alone until it can be assessed by a medical professional. Do not attempt to remove it.
- Avoid blood thinning medications for pain management (unless directed by a physician) such as aspirin and ibuprofen.

For more information about fireworks safety you can check out this article by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

The numbers are clear: Fireworks are dangerous and July 4 is an especially risky time for eye injuries. The most recent Consumer Product Safety Commission report found that 15% of fireworks injuries w