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March 9, 2024
Why You Should Care About Myopia
Myopia is one of the most widespread vision problems in the world today, and the numbers are growing. Particularly troubling…

March 9, 2024
Who is a Candidate for Vision Therapy
It may be difficult to understand that someone can see very clearly yet experience vision-related challenges. But that’s the reality…
March 9, 2024
PCS Patients Show Disparities In Eye Movement Function at 3-5 Months After The Event
Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) can affect up to 20%-30% of patients with mild closed head injury (mCHI), comprising incomplete recovery and…

March 9, 2024
Down Syndrome and Vision
Down syndrome (DS) is a genetic disorder caused by a duplication of all or part of chromosome 21, making three…

March 9, 2024
How to Prevent Diabetic Retinopathy
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December 30, 2020
4 Ways To Help Your Students With Vision-Related Learning Difficulties
An estimated 1.25 million children in North America are affected by some form of visual impairment that impacts their daily…

November 26, 2020
Choose Holiday Gifts That Support Your Child?s Vision
Gift giving season is fast approaching. If you plan on purchasing a gift for a child, you may want to…

October 28, 2020
How to Know If Your Child Has a Functional Vision Problem
Many parents mistakenly assume that if their children have excellent eyesight, their visual system is functioning normally. Yet even if…

September 23, 2020
Can At-Home Learning Cause Vision Problems in Children?
Millions of schoolchildren are studying at home in coronavirus-dictated on-line classes. While squinting at the blackboard is less common for…

August 26, 2020
Will Wearing Glasses Weaken My Eyes?
Some people mistakenly believe that wearing glasses weakens our eyesight. While glasses correct vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, …

July 28, 2020
The 5 Most Common Vision Problems In Children
As children grow, their vision becomes increasingly relevant to their academic and social success. For example, children who have difficulty…
March 8, 2020
Dizziness and Balance: How Vision Plays a Vital Role
Imagine trying to navigate a grocery store when, all of a sudden, a dizzy spell hits. The room starts to…
January 29, 2020
Football Trivia: How Can An Eye Doctor Help Athletes After a Head Injury?
Did you know that according to the National Football League’s (NFL) injury data, NFL athletes sustain a combined total of…

December 31, 2019
Can Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Help Stroke Patients With Vision Problems?
If a loved one recently suffered a stroke and is still struggling with the after-effects, you will want to do…

December 31, 2019
Tips to Avoid a Concussion or TBI
The complexity of the brain is truly fascinating; any slight change in its chemistry or structural integrity can result in…

December 22, 2019
5 Things About TBIs You Never Knew
A Traumatic Brain Injury (or TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by physical trauma, typically a sudden blow…