Glasses and contact lenses play a dominant role in eye care, but they can’t address every visual concern, which is where vision therapy comes in. Although vision therapy is a specialty program, the path into the office isn’t as complex as you might think. A formal referral isn’t always necessary to get an initial assessment. […]
Binocular vision allows us to see the world in three dimensions. But what happens when this visual system falters? Binocular vision dysfunction (BVD) can impact everyday tasks that require depth perception, from playing sports to safely navigating traffic. Conditions that fall into this category include amblyopia (otherwise known as “lazy eye”) and strabismus (commonly referred […]
Reading shouldn’t be a battle. Writing shouldn’t cause tears. Yet for many children, these everyday tasks become sources of frustration and struggle. While parents often assume academic difficulties stem from learning disabilities or lack of effort, the real culprit could be hiding in plain sight: vision problems that go beyond what a standard eye exam […]
When it comes to your child’s vision, recognizing problems early is key to supporting their eye health and overall development. Two common vision issues in children are amblyopia and strabismus. While they’re closely connected, they’re sometimes confused with each other. Here’s the difference: Amblyopia impacts vision clarity and occurs when the brain basically “turns off” […]
When we think about what makes an athlete successful, we often picture physical strength, agility, or mental resilience. But there’s another critical factor that plays a foundational role in athletic excellence: vision. Vision is more than eyesight. It’s a set of dynamic, trainable skills that influence how we move, react, and perform. Vision is more […]
Reading plays an important role in a child’s academic success and personal development. However, some children face difficulties with reading—not due to a lack of motivation or intelligence but because of underlying vision issues. These challenges often go unnoticed, potentially affecting school performance and confidence. Vision therapy can support reading development by improving eye coordination, […]
If you’ve noticed your child struggling with vision or frequently avoiding tasks like reading, they may have lazy eye, also known as amblyopia—poor vision in just 1 eye. Whether during playtime or schoolwork, this condition can subtly but significantly impact their daily lives. Fortunately, it’s never too late to treat lazy eye, but treating it […]
The ability to see is something most of us take for granted, which is why we often don’t realize that vision is a complex process involving more than just our eyes. In fact, vision is a teamwork effort between your eyes and your brain: your eyes might do the actual “seeing”, but your brain interprets […]
Vision problems can sneak up on you and affect how you see the world. You might find yourself squinting at screens or rubbing your eyes a bit too often. These issues can be subtle, but they can quickly impact your quality of life. It’s not just about seeing clearly; it’s about seeing comfortably. If you’re […]
Being a competitive athlete requires a variety of skills and abilities. You have to be fast, strong, agile, and coordinated. But have you ever considered that improving your visual skills could make you a better athlete? Improving visual skills like eye-hand coordination, depth perception, and visual tracking is a way to help with athletic performance. […]
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