What 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 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 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 MoreDo I Need Reading Glasses?
Nearly 62% of the population wear reading glasses, due to an eye condition called presbyopia. Presbyopia is not a serious sight-threatening disease, rather simply part […]
Read MoreBVD and Motion Sickness
Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD) is a condition where the eyes are misaligned and the visual system struggles to send one clear image to the brain. […]
Read MoreChildren and BVD
Did you know children can also suffer from Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD)? In fact, BVD affects children almost 10 times more often than all children’s […]
Read MoreGuide to Binocular Visual Dysfunction
Approximately 10% to 20% of the world’s population suffers from BVD. If you experience headaches, blurred vision, anxiety, balance problems, and dizziness making simple everyday […]
Read MoreHow to Adjust to New Glasses
Have you ever put on a new pair of glasses for the first time, and noticed that your vision was blurry or making you feel […]
Read MoreThe Effects of COVID-19 On Your Child’s Vision
Can excessive screen time due to COVID-19 bring out underlying vision problems? Author: Dr Valerie Lam The answer is YES! With most everyone either working […]
Read MoreContact Lenses for Astigmatism
Approximately 1 in 3 people have astigmatism, a vision condition that causes blurry and distorted vision. If you have astigmatism, there is a wide variety […]
Read MoreHeadaches and Migraines
Over 15 percent of adults in the U.S. complain of severe headaches or migraines. What’s the difference between a headache and migraine? Headaches A headache […]
Read MoreWhy Is My Eye Twitching?
Have you ever felt your eyelid moving or twitching involuntarily? What is an eye twitch? An eye twitch, clinically termed myokymia, occurs when the eyelid […]
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 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 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 Dizziness: Success Stories
Stories of adults and children who suffered from dizziness or motion sickness prior to completing a program of Vision Therapy. *Names have been changed for […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Headaches: Success Stories
Real life stories of children and adults who suffered from headaches before completing a vision therapy program. *Names have been changed for privacy protection. Click […]
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 MoreHow Is Convergence Insufficiency Diagnosed?
Do you often lose your place while reading? Do words on the computer screen seem blurry? Do you suffer from frequent headaches or eye discomfort […]
Read MoreCan Glasses or Eye Patches Treat Convergence Insufficiency?
If you have been diagnosed with convergence insufficiency (CI), or are experiencing symptoms of CI, you may be wondering how CI is treated. Any type […]
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 MoreDoes Dyslexia Affect Adults?
Dyslexia in adulthood Dyslexia is a complex condition that affects the way the brain processes and interprets information. Dyslexia can impact reading, writing, and spelling. […]
Read MoreDigital Eye Strain
Can digital devices cause eye strain? Digital device usage has increased substantially in recent years across all age groups, so that extensive daily use for […]
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 MoreOcular Oncology
What is ocular oncology? Ocular oncology involves the diagnosis and treatment of all tumors that occur in or around the eye— tumors of the eyelid, […]
Read MoreEye Conditions
Eye Conditions Why is glaucoma known as the ‘silent thief of sight’? Will I need glasses after cataract surgery? Why am I seeing dark spots […]
Read MoreWhy Buy Contact Lenses from an Optometrist?
Purchasing contact lenses from an online supplier is tempting, but may end up costing you more in the long run. The latest trend in purchasing […]
Read MoreGuide to Optical Frames
Shopping for eyeglass frames can be quite overwhelming… but also lots of fun! Eyeglasses nowadays come in a variety of styles, shapes, colors, and materials— […]
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 for School
Vision For School Can vision problems impact academic performance? Passing the school vision screening means perfect vision… right? Can vision therapy help a child with […]
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 MoreChildren’s Vision 101
Children’s Vision 101 Would you like to understand the importance of a pediatric eye exam? Would you like to know how to prevent your child’s […]
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 Is Astigmatism?
Astigmatism is one of the most misunderstood optical terms…maybe because it is so hard to say?! Astigmatism is a type of refractive error that causes […]
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 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 MoreVision Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injuries: Success Stories
Below are stories from children and adults who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their experiences with Vision Therapy. *Names have been altered […]
Read MorePost Trauma Vision Syndrome
A Guide to Post Trauma Vision Syndrome Author: Dr. Allen Cohen OD, FCOVD Dr. Cohen is currently Clinical Professor of Optometry, SUNY State College of […]
Read More5 Essential Facts About Traumatic Brain Injuries
Have you suffered a brain injury? Here are 5 facts that are essential to know: A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the […]
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 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 MoreEffective Treatment for Convergence Insufficiency
Clinical research study shows the effectiveness of vision therapy for the treatment of Convergence insufficiency (CI). What is convergence insufficiency? Convergence is an essential visual […]
Read MoreDigital Eye Strain: Myths and Facts
Digital eye strain (DES), also known as computer vision syndrome (CVS) affects over 50 percent of people, including both children and adults. In recent years, […]
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 […]
Read MoreGeneral Eye Care 101
Primary Eye Care 101 Why are regular eye exams important? Can eye disease be prevented? What are the signs and symptoms of digital eye strain? […]
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