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Summer Eye Safety and Care for Kids 

Summer Eye Safety and Care for Kids 
July 11, 2025
Leah Owen, MD, PhD
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The sun, sand, and sunscreen are some essential parts of having fun during the summer. However, these pillars of summer are sometimes the cause of irritated eyes. 

In this episode of the Young & Healthy podcast, host Kate Setter sits down with Dr. Leah Owen, pediatric ophthalmologist and division director, to talk about simple ways to help your kids enjoy the summer while protecting their eyes. 

Dr. Owen shares how parents and caregivers can: 

  • Identify common summer eye injuries, irritants, and treatments 
  • Respond to sore eyes from swimming pools in kids 
  • Understand styes and their causes 
  • Protect eyes from the sun and summertime toys 

Learn how to recognize when it might be time for your child to have a vision screening—and why early detection matters. Put on your shades, get comfortable, and tune in for a thoughtful, informative, and friendly conversation. 

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About the author: Leah Owen, MD, PhD

Leah Owen, MD/PhD, is a pediatric ophthalmologist and Chief of Ophthalmology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. She provides clinical and surgical care for children with eye or vision problems at multiple CCHMC locations. Her lab works to develop better ways of identifying eye conditions early and preventing abnormal eye development particularly for preterm infants susceptible to abnormal blood vessel development.

About the author: Young & Healthy Podcast

The Young & Healthy Podcast features thoughts and perspectives from Cincinnati Children’s experts, patients, families – and even kids! – on all things pediatric health. Hosted and produced by members of the communications team, Symfhani Fair-Harris, Kayla McNeal, Bo McMillian and Kate Setter, this podcast brings you lively conversations on current health topics and issues affecting children today. Please note that this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.

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