Vision 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 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 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 MoreIs Binocular Vision Important for Sports?
Binocular vision is important for athletes, as it impacts their performance. An athlete can improve their visual skills and boost their performance on the field […]
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 MoreHow Do Reading Glasses Help Children?
Has your optometrist prescribed reading glasses for your child? When people think of reading glasses, they generally think of older adults with presbyopia— a condition […]
Read MoreThe Larry Fitzgerald Story
The renowned NFL wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr. attributes his successful football career to the skills he learned in vision therapy. Larry Fitzgerald Jr. played […]
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 MoreDo Vision Screenings Assess Functional Vision?
Most vision screenings conducted at schools measure visual acuity, or how well you can see, but unfortunately, do not assess other important aspects of a […]
Read MoreProtecting Your Child From Digital Eye Strain
How does digital eye strain affect children? In recent years, there has been a significant surge in the amount of time children spend in front […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Computer Vision Syndrome
Author: Dr. Alex Andrich and Patti Andrich The Vision Development Team Coping with COVID-19 may be affecting your vision The American Optometric Association (AOA) defines […]
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 MoreVision Therapy for Adults: Success Stories
Personal stories from adults whose lives have been enhanced with Vision Therapy. *Names have been changed for privacy protection. Contact a vision therapy eye doctor […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for “Laziness”: Success Stories
Personal stories from parents of children who were mislabeled as “lazy”, when a vision problem was the underlying cause. *Names have been changed for privacy […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Fatigue: Success Stories
Real life stories of adults and children who experienced eye fatigue from prolonged near vision tasks before completing a program of Vision Therapy. *Names have […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Homework Difficulties: Success Stories
Personal stories from parents of children who struggled to complete their homework before completing a program of vision therapy. *Names have been changed for privacy […]
Read MoreDo I Have Convergence Insufficiency?
Wondering if convergence insufficiency (CI) is impacting your school or work performance? Take this quick quiz to find out. People with CI often experience blurry […]
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 for Basketball
Many have dreamed of netting a 3 pointer the way Stephen Curry can— but did you know that strong visual skills are needed to land […]
Read MoreVision for Football
Did you know that Larry Fitzgerald, 11 times pro-bowl receiver of the Arizona Cardinals, attributes his success to vision therapy? Football is a sport in […]
Read MoreVision for Ice Hockey
Did you know that the strength of your visual skills can actually affect your ice hockey performance? Wayne Gretzky, known as the “The Great One”, […]
Read MoreVision for Soccer
Soccer is played in over 200 countries, making it the world’s most popular sport. The fastest goal in soccer history was scored in under three […]
Read MoreVision for Golf
Did you know that strong visual skills are necessary for optimal golf performance— from seeing your target, to reading a putt, and even visualizing your […]
Read MoreVision for Baseball
If you think that hitting that 100 mile per hour fastball out of the park is all about athletic genes or natural abilities, what you […]
Read MoreSports Vision
Do you feel like your sports performance does not measure up to your athletic ability? You may be suffering from a vision problem— read on […]
Read MoreMyopia Management
Are you concerned that your myopia is worsening? Myopia, also known as nearsightedness or shortsightedness, is the inability to see distant images or objects clearly— […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Adults
Can adults benefit from vision therapy? Do you feel like your work performance is impacted by constant headaches or eye strain? Are you finding it […]
Read MoreGuide to Bifocals and Multifocals
Have you noticed the need to hold your phone, books or restaurant menus farther from your eyes to improve their clarity? Presbyopia is the most […]
Read MoreGuide to Optical Lenses
In recent years, the transition from glass to plastic lenses has revolutionized the way we see. In the past, eyeglass lenses were made of glass. […]
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 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 MorePresbyopia
What is presbyopia? Presbyopia is the most common reason most adults begin to wear eyeglasses. Presbyopia gradually develops overtime, beginning at around age 40— it […]
Read MoreMultifocal Designs for Children
Your eye doctor may have prescribed multifocal lenses for your child— but aren’t multifocals only for adults? What are multifocal lenses? Multifocal lenses, which many […]
Read MoreDo Children Need Sunglasses?
We all appreciate the need to protect our skin and eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation— this is even more important for children! Your child’s […]
Read MoreWhat Are ‘Low Plus’ Lenses?
Why did your eye doctor prescribe ‘low plus’ lenses for your child? Low plus lenses, like their name suggests, have relatively low lens powers usually […]
Read MoreAre School Vision Screenings Reliable?
Many schools conduct vision screenings as a service to try to identify vision problems that may affect their students’ academic performance… but are they reliable? […]
Read MoreWhy Does My Child Need Bifocals?
What are bifocal glasses? Bifocal lenses are effective in supporting a child’s focusing for all school work and may even alleviate eyestrain, headaches, blurred vision […]
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 MoreHow Does a Traumatic Brain Injury Cause Vision Problems?
Children’s vision problems from traumatic brain injuries We often think of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) affecting adults, however consider these facts: TBIs are the […]
Read MoreDoes My Child Have Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a complex condition that affects the way the brain processes and interprets information. Dyslexia can impact reading, writing, and spelling skills. Dyslexia can […]
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 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 […]
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