2021 Update: Reading Fluency
80 percent of classroom learning is visual, meaning that any problems in the visual system can impact a child’s reading fluency. If a child has […]
Read More2021 Update: Eye Fatigue
As many as 90% of people who use computers daily report eye fatigue symptoms. Vision is our primary sense, but most people take their eyes […]
Read More2021 Update: Anxiety
According to the American Psychiatric Association, as many as 30% of the adult population experience anxiety at some point during their lifetime. Anxiety is the […]
Read MoreIs there a Link between Visual Skills and Reading?
We thank Dr Dan Fortenbacher for the context of this blog. This is based on Dr Dan’s blog on the VisionHelp website; ‘The importance of […]
Read MoreVision and Autism: Part 2
Author: Randy Schulman, MS, OD, FCOVD As vision is key to so many other systems, vision intervention, such as vision therapy, can have a profound […]
Read MoreVision and Autism: Part 1
Author: Randy Schulman, MS, OD, FCOVD This year marks my 30th year as an optometrist and during all of those years I have seen thousands […]
Read MoreMyopia and Vision Therapy
Vision therapy not only treats lazy eye, eye turn, or learning difficulties, but may also prevent or slow the progression of myopia. While a cure […]
Read MoreBuilding 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 MoreWhat are the Signs you Need Vision Therapy?
Are you concerned with your performance at school, work, or sports? You may benefit with vision therapy! Vision therapy is a customized, personalized treatment program […]
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 MoreCould Eye Strain Impact your Work Performance?
Do you feel your work performance is impacted by tiredness, headaches or eye strain? Vision therapy may just be the solution you have been searching […]
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 MoreAre your Child’s Grades a True Reflection of their Potential?
Is your child struggling in school? They may have a vision condition that is affecting their ability to achieve academic success. When school becomes difficult […]
Read MoreCan you Improve your Child’s Academic Performance?
Did you know that 80% of the information you learn comes through your vision? If your child struggles to read or keep up with their […]
Read MoreWhat is Computer Vision Syndrome?
About 70% of computer users suffer from eye strain, known as ‘Computer Vision Syndrome’. If you suffer from fatigue, headaches, migraines or lose attention easily […]
Read MoreBVD Symptoms and Treatment
Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD) is a condition where the eyes are slightly misaligned and the eyes struggle to send one clear image to the brain. […]
Read MoreVision for Rock Climbing
Rock climbing is a sport that requires physical strength, endurance, and balance. Did you know that to be a successful climber, the strength of your […]
Read MoreAnxiety Activated by Reflex Codes
Author: Dr. Alex and Patti Andrich The Vision Development Team If you frequently experience bouts of anxiety, you are not alone. According to the Anxiety […]
Read More7 Signs Your Child Might Have a Lazy Eye
What is a lazy eye? Amblyopia, commonly known as “lazy eye” is a neuro-developmental vision condition that typically develops before a child turns eight years […]
Read MoreVision and Learning Difficulties FAQs
Q: My child is having difficulty in school, could he have a vision problem? A: Up to 80 percent of all learning comes through the […]
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 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
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that causes inattentiveness, impulsivity, and hyperactivity- and can significantly impact academic success. Both children and adults can […]
Read MoreOptometric Management of Dyslexia
Visual evaluations are essential in the treatment of dyslexia. Children diagnosed with dyslexia could have an visual problem and these children may respond well to […]
Read MoreConvergence Insufficiency
What is convergence insufficiency? Convergence insufficiency (CI) is a highly treatable binocular vision condition that affects near vision and eye muscle coordination. Convergence of the […]
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 MoreParent’s Checklist to Identify a Vision Problem
Is a vision problem impacting your child’s academic success or athletic performance? Did you know that vision problems affect up to 25 in every 100 […]
Read MoreVision and Learning Difficulties
Approximately 80 percent of all learning comes through the visual pathways. Any interference in the visual pathways can inhibit a child from performing to his […]
Read MoreWhat Is Vision Therapy?
Vision therapy can be defined as the science of achieving clear and comfortable vision. Vision therapy is designed to teach the child how the brain […]
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 […]
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