How do Prism Lenses Work?
Your eye doctor may have prescribed prism lenses, but you’re not sure why? With healthy binocular vision, light enters the two eyes by passing through […]
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 MoreNearsighted or Farsighted?
Have you been told you are ‘nearsighted’ or ‘farsighted’ but not totally sure what they mean? Both of these may require you to rely on […]
Read MoreWhat are Visual Efficiency Problems?
Did you know that visual dysfunction can dramatically reduce a person’s ability to learn or their productivity at work? Poor visual skills can negatively impact […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Concussions
Up to 90% of people experience vision problems after experiencing a concussion. The symptoms that persist following a concussion are collectively called Post Trauma Vision […]
Read MoreWhat to Do Before an Eye Exam?
About to come in for your eye exam? Start preparing with these 4 tips, to get the most out of your visit with your eye […]
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 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 MoreSandwiches and Vision Therapy?
A ‘sandwich’ is when pieces work better together, than each piece on its own … but what has this to do with vision therapy? This […]
Read MoreTreating Amblyopia a New Way
New research shows that eye patching may not be the best treatment for amblyopia and lazy eye. Author: Dr. Valerie Lam Arggg Matey! You used […]
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 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 MoreStrabismus Surgery
What is strabismus surgery? Strabismus, also known as “crossed-eyes” occurs when the two eyes are unable to achieve proper alignment to focus on an object. […]
Read MoreConvergence Insufficiency FAQs
Q: What is convergence insufficiency (CI)? A: Convergence insufficiency is a highly treatable binocular vision condition that affects near vision and eye muscle coordination. Convergence […]
Read MoreEyecare for Children
Eyecare for Children Are you worried about your child needing glasses? Do you want to understand why your child needs bifocals or multifocals? Are you […]
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 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 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 MoreVision and Vestibular Dysfunction
Do you often experience dizziness or feel as though the world is spinning around you (vertigo)? Do you experience motion sickness, or a persistent sense […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for TBI Related Vision Conditions
How does a TBI affect vision? Vision is the most important source of sensory information. Consisting of a sophisticated complex of subsystems, the visual process […]
Read MoreCommon Vision Problems Associated With a Brain Injury
Over 10 million traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur annually, worldwide. Approximately 2.8 million, close to 1 in 100, Americans suffer a form of TBI every […]
Read MoreVision and Brain Injuries
Can the eyes and visual system be affected by a brain injury? Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result in significant vision problems, unfortunately these often […]
Read MoreEye Conditions That Cause Strabismus
The following is a brief guide to the common eye conditions that can lead to an eye turn. Eye turns affect over 3 people in […]
Read MoreStrabismus FAQs
Q: Is strabismus surgery the only treatment option for an eye turn? A: No. Strabismus treatment options depend on the type of strabismus— direction of […]
Read MoreWhat Is Exotropia?
Exotropia is a common form of strabismus characterized by an outward eye turn, away from the nose. Exotropia is a eye turn where one eye […]
Read MoreWhat Is Esotropia?
Esotropia is a form of strabismus (crossed-eyes) that is caused by an inward turn of the eye, toward the nose. The condition can be constant […]
Read MoreWhat Is Strabismus (Crossed-Eyes)?
Up to five percent of the population has strabismus. Strabismus occurs when the two eyes are unable to maintain proper alignment and focus together on […]
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