Having 2 eyes gives us a full, comprehensive view of our surroundings. When one eye doesn’t work as well as it could, it forces the other eye to work twice as hard, leading to gaps in the overall picture. Strabismus, also known as “a lazy eye”, occurs when the eyes are misaligned and have difficulty […]
Vision therapy stands as an empowering pathway for children facing visual challenges, nurturing their ability to learn and interact with the world around them more effectively. Through personalized exercises and the use of specialized equipment, this form of therapy aims to improve visual skills such as eye tracking, focusing, and coordination. Beyond the enhancement of […]
There used to be a time when we didn’t understand the effects that hitting your head could have. However, that’s no longer the case. We now know that concussions can cause a wide range of symptoms and effects. The effects of a concussion can go beyond headaches and dizziness too. A concussion can affect how […]
For many children, a lazy eye is a potential concern for their overall vision. If left unaddressed, this condition can affect someone into adulthood. A lazy eye is often treatable, but is it ever too late to prevent this condition from developing? Continue reading to learn more about amblyopia, including if it’s ever too late […]
Vision therapy is a supervised program for effectively treating impaired visual function. With vision therapy, patients develop the skills they need to cope with learning-related vision problems and other visual disorders. The recommendation is that the patient complete this vision therapy with a trained vision therapist under the supervision of an optometrist. However, supplemental exercises […]
You use your vision constantly throughout your day-to-day interactions with the world around you. Many people assume vision only affects how well you see, but you may have problems with your visual skills due to an injury, eye condition or poor development in childhood. Vision therapy is an effective way to improve visual skills and […]
Vision is the sense that we use most during our day to day interactions with the world around us. Typically when we think of someone with “perfect” vision, we refer to them as having 20/20 sight, but there are actually many more visual skills that are essential to allow us to navigate our world. Clear […]
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