Could a vision problem be responsible for your child's troubles at school? A comprehensive eye exam can detect a range of vision problems that affect your child's ability to learn.
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Avoid Eye Problems For The Second Half of The School Year With An Eye Exam
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Vision and Memory
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Do you have a bad memory? Vision therapy may offer a simple solution.
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What is Diplopia?
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Are you seeing double? Vision therapy can help resolve the symptoms of diplopia (double vision).
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Allergies
Category: Protecting Your Eyes
Caused by the same irritants as hay fever, runny nose, coughing, and sneezing, eye allergies commonly affect those who suffer from other allergy symptoms. Not only do eye allergies cause discomfort, but they can also interfere with daily activities. Eye Allergy Causes Medically referred to as allergic
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Learning-Related Vision Problems
Category: Pediatric Vision
Learning disabilities may include dyslexia, math disorder, writing disorder, auditory processing deficits, or visual processing deficits. Although each child with a learning disability is unique, many also have associated visual problems. Addressing these vision disorders may alleviate some symptoms
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UV Radiation and Your Eyes
Category: Protecting Your Eyes
Optometry warnings about the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation on our eyes have not yet reached the degree of public awareness of that of skin damage. Yet, the sun can be just as damaging upon our eyes with unprotected exposure. Short-term exposure to very bright sunlight can result in a type
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Can Vision Therapy Help With Concussion Recovery?
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Is your recovery from your concussion taking longer than you expected? Vision therapy may improve your symptoms.
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Can Amblyopia Be Corrected?
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Have you been told that your vision can't be improved if you have amblyopia? Thanks to vision therapy, that may not be true.
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Category: We Can Help With, Retinal Disorders
One of the leading causes of vision loss in people who are age 50 or older is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This common eye condition leads to damage of a small spot near the center of the retina called the macula. The macula provides us with the ability to clearly see objects that are straight
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Peripheral Vision Loss
Category: Vision Problems
Normal sight includes central vision (the field of view straight ahead) and peripheral vision (the field of view outside the circle of central vision). The inability to see within a normal range of view often indicates peripheral vision loss. In severe cases of peripheral vision loss, individuals only
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Patches
Category: Vision Therapy Programs
Eye patches are used to strengthen muscle control in weak eyes. By placing a patch over the strong eye, the weaker eye is forced to do the heavy lifting. While it may be uncomfortable for the patient at first, the muscle controlling the weaker eye will become tougher and more resilient. This will allow
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Learning Disabilities and Vision Therapy
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Does your child struggle in school due to learning disabilities? Vision therapy may make learning easier.
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Macular Hole
Category: Common Eye Conditions, Cognitive and Acquired
The condition known as a macular hole refers to a tiny break in the macula that results in blurry or distorted vision. To fully understand the condition, one must understand eye anatomy. The macula is a spot located in the center of the retina (the back portion of the eye). Located where light comes
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Nystagmus
Category: Common Eye Conditions, Cognitive and Acquired
Nystagmus is a vision condition characterized by repetitive, uncontrolled eye movements. These involuntary eye movements may be side-to-side, up and down, or in a circular pattern, which hinders the eyes’ ability to focus on a steady object. Individuals with nystagmus may hold their heads in unusual
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How It Works
Category: What is Vision Therapy
Vision therapy, also referred to as vision training, neuro-vision therapy, or vision rehabilitation, is an optometry subspecialty. Vision therapy is prescribed to develop, improve and/or enhance visual function so an individual’s vision system functions more smoothly. Vision therapy can be beneficial
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How It Helps
Category: What is Vision Therapy
The goal of vision therapy is to treat vision problems that cannot be fully addressed through eyeglasses, contact lenses or surgery. For example, studies show that vision therapy may be beneficial for addressing eyestrain and other issues that can affect a child’s reading abilities. The human brain
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