How 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 MorePtosis: Why Is My Eyelid Drooping?
What is ptosis? Ptosis, commonly referred to as a droopy eyelid, occurs when the upper eyelid droops down over the eye. A droopy eyelid can […]
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 More5 Things Parents Should Know About Visual Development
Author: Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana Vision and Sensory Integration Institute 1. The brain is the only organ that is not fully developed at birth, and […]
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 Is My Optical Prescription Measured?
Whether you are visiting your eye doctor for your annual checkup, or have noticed that your vision is not as sharp as it used to […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Self Confidence: Success Stories
Real life stories of children who struggled with self confidence as a result of an underlying vision problem. *Names have been changed for privacy protection. […]
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 More8 Tips to Protect Your Child’s Vision
Visual health is crucial for all aspects of life— seeing, learning, and connecting with others. Follow these tips to protect your child’s eyes and developing vision, […]
Read MoreMyopia Management FAQs
Q: What is myopia? A: Myopia is a refractive error, or a vision condition that affects the ability to see distant images or objects clearly. […]
Read MoreGuide to Contact Lenses
How do contact lenses correct vision? Have you ever thought about how a piece of plastic can improve your vision? Contact lenses are primarily used […]
Read MoreBifocals for Lazy Eye
What are bifocals? Bifocals are glasses that contain two lens prescriptions, one for near vision and one for distance vision. The lens powers are usually […]
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 MoreWhat Is Farsightedness?
Farsightedness, also known as long-sightedness or hyperopia, causes near objects or images to appear blurry. A hyperopic eye focuses an image behind the retina, instead […]
Read MoreWhat to Do in an Eye Emergency
What is an eye emergency? An eye emergency is any situation that poses a threat to a child’s eye health or vision. Eye injuries account […]
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 occur when bacteria, viruses, or fungi […]
Read MoreEye Drops For Children
What are eye drops used for? Your eye doctor may have used eye drops during the eye exam of your child or may have prescribed […]
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 […]
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