Is there a Link between Visual Skills and Reading?
We thank Dr Dan Fortenbacher for the context of this blog. This is based on Dr Dan’s blog on the VisionHelp website; ‘The importance of […]
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 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 Your Child Have Digital Eye Strain?
Since 2010, there has been a 70% increase of smartphone usage and 40% increase in laptop usage worldwide. Eye doctors are reporting a major increase […]
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 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 MoreResearch Reveals New Effective Treatment for Adults with Lazy Eye
Amblyopia, also known as “lazy eye”, is a vision problem that affects both children and adults. Lazy eye typically begins in childhood and causes 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 MoreWhat’s the Deal with Prism Lenses?
Author: Dr. Randy Schulman EyeCare Associates, CT Has your eye doctor prescribed prism glasses or lenses? More recently, people are hearing more and more about […]
Read MoreIs “20/20” Perfect Sight?
Author: Dr. Denise Smith The Center for Vision Development, Austin TX “Perfect sight” is frequently equated with the ability to see 20/20, despite the fact […]
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 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 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 More8 Vision Therapy Myths and Facts
Vision therapy is a specialized program prescribed for the treatment of vision conditions that cannot be fully treated with eyeglasses or contact lenses. Unfortunately, there […]
Read MoreThe Vision Coach
Authors: Dr. Alex and Patti Andrich Vision Development Team Has your coach ever told you to ‘keep your eye on the ball’? Winning coaches are […]
Read More5 Things Parents Should Know About Visual Development
Author: Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana Brain Vision Institute 1. The brain is the only organ that is not fully developed at birth, and its function builds […]
Read MoreVision Therapy: Glossary of Terms
AMBLYOPIA also known as “lazy eye” is a visual condition that affects approximately 2 or 3 out of every 100 children in the United States. […]
Read MoreHow Are Prisms Used in Vision Therapy?
Prism lenses can improve vision for clearer, more comfortable binocular vision. Prism lenses, also called yoked prisms, are often prescribed by eye doctors for patients […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for School: Success Stories
Personal stories from parents of children who struggled academically before completing a program of Vision Therapy. *Names have been changed for privacy protection. Click here […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Handwriting and Fine-Motor Control: Success Stories
Personal stories from parents of children who had poor handwriting and fine motor skills prior to Vision Therapy. *Names have been changed for privacy protection. […]
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 “Slow Learners”: Success Stories
Personal stories from parents of children labeled as “slow learners” when an underlying vision problem was causing their learning difficulties. *Names have been changed for […]
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 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 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 Blurred Vision: Success Stories
Stories of adults and children who sought to improve their vision clarity with Vision Therapy. *Names have been changed for privacy protection. Andrew My […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Music: Success Stories
Personal stories from adults and children who enhanced their musical performance with Vision Therapy. *Names have been changed for privacy protection. Click here for a […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Eye-Hand Coordination: Success Stories
Real life stories of children who had poor eye-hand coordination skills before completing a program of vision therapy. *Names have been changed for privacy protection. […]
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 MoreVision Therapy for Handwriting: Success Stories
Personal stories from parents of children with handwriting difficulties before completing a program of vision therapy. *Names have been changed for privacy protection. Click here […]
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 MoreVision Therapy for 20/20 Vision: Success Stories
Personal stories from parents of children who have 20/20 vision, and still benefited from vision therapy. *Names have been changed for privacy protection. Click here […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Eye Turns: Success Stories
Personal stories from parents of children diagnosed with an eye turn (strabismus). *Names have been changed for privacy protection. Click here for a list of […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Eye Tracking: Success Stories
Personal stories from parents of children diagnosed with eye tracking difficulties. *Names have been changed for privacy protection. Click here for a list of more […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Double Vision: Success Stories
Personal stories from adults and children diagnosed with double vision. *Names have been changed for privacy protection. Click here for a list of more success […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Depth Perception: Success Stories
Personal stories from parents and children. *Names have been changed for privacy protection. Click here for a list of more success stories pages, you might […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Learning Difficulties: Success Stories
Personal stories from parents of children with learning difficulties. *Names have been changed for privacy protection. Click here for a list of more success stories […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Special Education: Success Stories
Personal stories from parents of children in special education. *Names have been changed for privacy protection. Click here for a list of more success stories […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Gifted Learning Difficulty (GLD): Success Stories
Personal stories from parents of children diagnosed with GLD. *Names have been changed for privacy protection. Click here for a list of more success stories […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Dyslexia: Success Stories
Personal stories from parents of children diagnosed with dyslexia. *Names have been changed for privacy protection. Click here for a list of more success stories […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Autism: Success Stories
Personal stories of children with autism who completed vision therapy for underlying vision problems. *Names have been changed for privacy protection. Click here for a […]
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 MoreHow to Stimulate Your Child’s Vision
Healthy vision development is a crucial part of childhood development, as it enables timely achievements of all developmental milestones. The first three years of life […]
Read MoreDyslexia FAQs
Q: What is dyslexia? A: Dyslexia is a complex condition that impacts the way the brain processes and interprets information. It is one of the […]
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 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 Tennis
Tennis players need speed, endurance, flexibility, and agility to be successful in the game. Did you know that tennis players also need excellent visual skills? […]
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 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 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 MoreThe Myth of 20/20 Vision
Have you been told that your child has perfect 20/20 vision, but their difficulties continue to affect their academic success? Schedule an eye exam with […]
Read MoreVision Skills for Sports
Positive sports experiences are not only fun, but are also essential in building a child’s self-esteem. Children are born with an innate desire to play— […]
Read MoreA Guide to Eye Turns
Guide To Eye Turns Are eye turns the same as ‘crossed-eyes’? What causes an eye turn? Can eye turns be treated without surgery? What is […]
Read MoreVision Therapy for Special Needs
Vision Therapy for Special Needs How do vision problems impact daily life for children with special needs? Do children with special needs require special eye […]
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 MoreTimeline of Vision Development
Vision and development A child’s vision is a complex combination of the brain, the eyes and the vast array of nerves that connect them. At […]
Read MoreEssential Vision Skills for College Students
Strong visual skills are essential for academic success in college College students have significantly high demands on their visual systems— and the integrity of their […]
Read MoreVision Therapy 101
Vision Therapy 101 Would you like to discover the benefits of vision therapy? Do you want to improve your child’s academic performance? Does eye strain […]
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 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 MoreHow Does Vision Affect Learning?
Since up to 80 percent of everything a child learns is derived through the visual pathways, if there is any interference in those pathways, a […]
Read MoreVision and Learning Difficulties
Approximately 80 percent of all learning comes through the visual pathways. Any interference in the visual pathways can inhibit a child from performing to his […]
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 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 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? […]
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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