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 MoreDo 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 MoreHow to Improve Your Child’s Reading Skills
Since 80 percent of all that is learned enters through the visual pathways, any type of visual impairment can prevent a child from achieving academic […]
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 MoreVision Therapy for Math: Success Stories
Personal stories from adults and children who improved their math scores following Vision Therapy. *Names have been changed for privacy protection. Click here for a […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Spelling: Success Stories
Real life stories of children with spelling difficulties, where an underlying visual problem was diagnosed and treated with Vision Therapy. *Names have been changed for […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Reading Improvement: Success Stories
Real life stories of children with reading difficulties, where an underlying visual problem was diagnosed and treated with Vision Therapy. *Names have been changed for […]
Read MoreKeratoconus Treatment: Corneal Cross-linking
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that weakens the cornea and changes its structure — leading to vision problems and even vision loss. The cornea […]
Read MoreCataract Surgery Complications
Every year, over 9.5 million cataract surgeries are performed, worldwide. While the overwhelming majority (98%) of cataract surgeries are successful, like any surgical procedure there […]
Read MorePregnancy Complications: When to See an Eye Doctor
How do pregnancy complications affect the eyes? Pregnancy is a time filled with lots of excitement and emotions— you can blame this on the new […]
Read MoreCan Pregnancy Affect Vision?
An estimated 15 percent of women experience vision changes during pregnancy. Pregnancy can bring about many different changes in your body. These changes, although sometimes […]
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 MoreWhat Is an Eye Stroke?
A retinal blood vessel occlusion, commonly referred to as an ‘eye stroke’ occurs when the blood vessels in the eye become narrowed or blocked. The […]
Read MoreNight Blindness: Treatments and Prevention
Night blindness (nyctalopia) affects vision clarity in low light conditions and can significantly impact performance of daily activities. Night blindness, despite its name, does not […]
Read MoreWhat Causes Night Blindness?
Night blindness (nyctalopia) causes reduced vision in low light conditions, and can be a source of fear and anxiety for those affected by it. Decreased […]
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 MoreE-learning Without Eyestrain: Part 1
Author: Dr. Nate Bonilla-Warford Bright Eyes Family Vision Care A visual health guide for students during the COVID-19 pandemic If your child is experiencing screen-related […]
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 MoreSmart in Everything… Except School
Author: Dr. Denise Smith The Center for Vision Development, Austin TX Do you know a child who is smart in everything but school? These children […]
Read MoreVision Therapy and Children’s Vision: Books
Many parents request resources and names of books to help them to gain a deeper understanding of their children and to appreciate the benefits of […]
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