Building Self Esteem
Too many children are labelled as lazy learners, poor students, learning difficulty and even dyslexia and ADHD, when it could be an undiagnosed vision problem. […]
Read MoreWhich Eye Conditions can Affect Learning?
According to the College of Optometrists In Vision Development (COVD), 25% of all children have an undiagnosed vision problem impacting their school grades. If your […]
Read MoreCould a Child with ‘20/20 Sight’ have a Vision Problem?
Studies have found that 1 out of 4 school children suffer from a vision problem that impacts their learning. If your child has 20/20 vision, […]
Read MoreCould Your Child Have Digital Eye Strain?
Since 2010, there has been a 70% increase of smartphone usage and 40% increase in laptop usage worldwide. Eye doctors are reporting a major increase […]
Read MoreDoes your Child have a Learning Difficulty?
Is your child not reaching their potential at school? Up to 80 percent of all learning comes through the visual pathways. Vision gives us the […]
Read MoreDoes Dyslexia Impact your Work Performance?
Dyslexia affects around 15% of Americans, impacting the lives and work performance of millions of adults. Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects the way […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Primitive Reflexes
Retained primitive reflexes can significantly affect a child’s school achievements, confidence and self esteem. There is a significant correlation between retained primitive reflexes and vision […]
Read MoreWhat are Retained Primitive Reflexes?
Primitive reflexes are essential for development of your baby’s brain. However, if these are ‘retained’ there could be consequences for your child. The foundation of […]
Read MoreChildren and BVD
Did you know children can also suffer from Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD)? In fact, BVD affects children almost 10 times more often than all children’s […]
Read MoreHow to Help Your Students Succeed
According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), 25 percent of all children have a vision problem significant enough to impact their learning. Up to 80 […]
Read MoreThe Do’s and Don’ts of Vision Therapy
Has your optometrist recommended a program of vision therapy? Vision therapy is an effective program designed to treat a variety of vision conditions that cannot […]
Read MoreHow Does Vision Therapy Boost Self Confidence?
Could improving your child’s school grades also improve their motivation and self confidence? When people think of vision, they tend to think of vision clarity, […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Convergence Insufficiency
Convergence insufficiency (CI) affects up to 15 percent of all school-age children. Convergence insufficiency is a binocular vision condition that affects near vision and eye […]
Read MoreSmart in Everything… Except School
Author: Dr. Denise Smith The Center for Vision Development Do you know a child who is smart in everything but school? These children usually appear […]
Read MoreEye Conditions
Eye Conditions Why is glaucoma known as the ‘silent thief of sight’? Will I need glasses after cataract surgery? Why am I seeing dark spots […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for ADD
Vision Therapy for ADHD Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD, but continues to suffer from reading and attention issues? Does your have eye tracking […]
Read MoreExophoria and Esophoria
Has your child been diagnosed with exophoria or esophoria? What is exophoria? Exophoria occurs as a result of poor eye coordination, causing the eyes to […]
Read MoreDoes My Child Have ADHD?
The primary behaviors associated with ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The discussion below describes each of these behaviors and their symptoms. 1. Inattention Children […]
Read MoreVisual Side Effects of ADHD Medication
Medication taken to help manage ADHD can have dramatic and negative effects on a child’s vision. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that […]
Read MoreThe Myth of 20/20 Vision
Have you been told that your child has perfect 20/20 vision, but their difficulties continue to affect their academic success? Schedule an eye exam with […]
Read MoreA Guide to Children’s Eye Diseases
A guide to the common childhood eye diseases Eye doctors recommend children have their first comprehensive eye exam from six months of age to ensure […]
Read MoreNeuro-Optometry
Neuro-Optometry What is a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? How does a TBI affect vision? Should everyone who has suffered a TBI see an eye doctor? […]
Read MoreVision for School
Vision For School Can vision problems impact academic performance? Passing the school vision screening means perfect vision… right? Can vision therapy help a child with […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Children
Vision Therapy for Children Are your child’s school grades not a true reflection of their potential? Has your child been told they have a learning […]
Read MoreA Guide to Eye Infections
Parents should be aware of the symptoms of an eye infection to enable prompt identification and treatment. Eye infections can be serious and may cause […]
Read MoreVision Therapy Quiz
Is a vision problem interfering with your child’s school performance? Take this quick quiz to find out. If your child is not performing to their […]
Read MoreConvergence Insufficiency and ADHD
This page provides just two of the many research papers that link Convergence Insufficiency (CI) with ADHD. 1. The Relationship Between Convergence Insufficiency and […]
Read MoreWhat Is ADHD?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common behavioral disorders among children. ADHD is a condition that affects children and adults, but […]
Read MoreVision Therapy: Evidence-Based Research
Provided below are references for published research articles on the topic of vision therapy and its effectiveness for the treatment of many vision conditions. Please […]
Read MoreADHD and Vision: Recent Research
Recent research has shown that ADHD behaviors may actually be a result of vision problems. If your child is fidgety, hyperactive, or distressed by his […]
Read MoreDoes ADHD Cause Social Problems?
Sometimes children with ADHD don’t fully understand what is expected of them in social situations. Children with ADHD usually encounter many obstacles in school, finding […]
Read MoreCan Vision Problems be Misdiagnosed as ADHD?
While many children with ADHD have 20/20 vision, they may still suffer from vision problems that affect their ability to learn. Functional vision difficulties can […]
Read MoreADHD and Vision: Success Stories
Real life stories from parents of children diagnosed with ADHD— when a vision problem was an underlying issue. *Names have been changed for privacy protection. […]
Read More