Our eyes are constantly moving, whether we’re aware of it or not. This motion is controlled by the brain and allows us to follow text smoothly and focus on moving objects. But sometimes, developmental challenges, brain injuries, or age-related changes can disrupt this essential connection between the eyes and brain. When that happens, we can […]
Depth perception helps us interact with the world safely and effectively. It allows us to catch a ball, drive a car, and even walk downstairs without tripping. Yet, many take it for granted until things go awry. The good news is that you can improve depth perception and make those daily tasks a little less […]
In a world where screen time is at an all-time high, eye health has become more important than ever. Among the various vision challenges people face today, convergence insufficiency is a common yet often misunderstood condition. This condition occurs when the eyes struggle to work together while focusing on nearby objects, such as when reading […]
Our eyes develop rapidly from infancy through childhood. The first few years of life play an important role in developing a strong connection and coordination between the brain and the eyes. When there’s a gap in how the brain and the eyes work together, young children can develop lazy eye. Over time, the brain’s overreliance […]
Although migraines and headaches can be caused by various factors, the connection with your vision cannot be understated. Amblyopia is a condition where 1 eye is weaker and the other must overcompensate to make up for it, and it can make some people more likely to have migraines and headaches. The connection between amblyopia and […]
Living through a traumatic event can dramatically impact various aspects of your life, but one overlooked consequence is the effect on your vision. Post-Trauma Vision Syndrome (PTVS) is a condition that can significantly impact your daily activities and overall recovery process. PTVS is a complex visual condition that arises following a traumatic incident, such as […]
Visual perceptual skills are the processes your brain and eyes use to interpret and understand what you see. Even with 20/20 vision, a person can experience vision issues because of challenges related to their visual skills. The connection between your brain and your vision is essential for seeing comfortably and clearly. Different conditions can disrupt […]
Recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be challenging—but it’s not something anyone has to do alone. Healthcare professionals can provide support for everything from physical recovery to vision therapy. Sometimes, the visual effects and recovery associated with TBIs can go overlooked because of other serious effects, resulting in lasting changes to a person’s […]
Eye doctors can use vision therapy to strengthen the brain-eye connection to help improve vision in children and adults, and can serve as part of the treatment for several eye conditions. You may be able to find eye exercises online that you can do at home, but it’s important to consult your optometrist because vision […]
There’s a misconception that vision therapy is eye exercise. While this is partly true, it’s not only eye exercises. Vision therapy is like physical therapy for your eyes that can improve visual skills such as eye movement control, depth perception, and focus. Both adults and children can benefit from vision therapy. But can you do […]
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