Do You Suffer From Headaches?
If you suffer from frequent headaches you may have binocular vision dysfunction. While this may sound concerning, try not to let yourself worry too much, […]
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 MoreResearch Reveals New Effective Treatment for Adults with Lazy Eye
Amblyopia, also known as “lazy eye”, is a vision problem that affects both children and adults. Lazy eye typically begins in childhood and causes a […]
Read MoreDoes Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) Affect Eye-Hand Coordination?
What is a lazy eye and how does it develop? Amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, is a neuro-developmental vision condition that begins in early […]
Read MoreDo Pencil Push-Ups Work?
Pencil push-ups are a commonly prescribed eye exercise for the treatment of convergence insufficiency (CI). The question is, are they really effective? Pencil push-up treatment […]
Read More8 Vision Therapy Myths and Facts
Vision therapy is a specialized program prescribed for the treatment of vision conditions that cannot be fully treated with eyeglasses or contact lenses. Unfortunately, there […]
Read MoreHow Can a Developmental Optometrist Help?
Developmental optometrists believe that vision can be developed and improved through a learned process. A developmental optometrist, also called a behavioral optometrist, focuses on the […]
Read MoreEye Anatomy: External Parts of the Eye
The external parts of the eye work together to protect the eye and all of its internal structures. The following ocular structures are located on […]
Read MoreEye Anatomy: The Back of the Eye
Did you know that the back of the eye is responsible for transferring visual information from the eye to the brain? In order to see […]
Read MoreEye Anatomy: The Front of the Eye
Did you know that the eye is made up of over 2 million parts, each contributing a distinct vital role in your ability to see? […]
Read MoreHow Does the Eye Work?
Approximately 80 percent of everything we learn comes through our eyes — the question is, how? The eye contains over two million working parts and […]
Read MoreContact Lenses: What Can Go Wrong?
When it comes to eyewear, contact lenses offer many benefits. But contact lens use can also cause serious complications to your eye health and vision, […]
Read MoreGuide to Soft Contacts Lenses
Approximately 90 percent of contact lens wearers prefer soft contact lenses. There are many different options when it comes to soft contact lenses. While your […]
Read MoreWhat Is Intermittent Strabismus?
Strabismus, also called an eye turn, can be intermittent or constant— depending on how often it occurs. Intermittent strabismus occurs occasionally, most often during stressful […]
Read MoreHow Are Prisms Used in Vision Therapy?
Prism lenses can improve vision for clearer, more comfortable binocular vision. Prism lenses, also called yoked prisms, are often prescribed by eye doctors for patients […]
Read MoreWhat Are Prism Lenses?
Prisms, by definition, are triangular in shape, and made of plastic or glass for the purpose of dispersing light into a spectrum, or changing the […]
Read MoreVisual Migraines
What is a visual migraine? A visual migraine, also known as an ocular migraine, is a temporary episode of visual distortion. There are two different […]
Read MoreCan Adults Have Convergence Insufficiency?
Convergence insufficiency (CI) is a common vision condition that affects up to 17 percent of children and adults. While CI is generally diagnosed in children […]
Read MoreBell’s Palsy
What is Bell’s palsy? Bell’s Palsy is a condition that causes the muscles on one side of your face to droop or become stiff, either […]
Read MoreWhat to Look For in a Low Vision Magnifier
With the large variety of low vision devices now available on the market, our guide will help you choose a magnifier that suits your needs. […]
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