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 […]
A lazy eye, also known as amblyopia, is a common vision disorder that occurs when the brain and the affected eye do not work together correctly, leading to reduced vision in one eye. A lazy eye might be able to be corrected with vision therapy, using evidence-backed techniques to address errors in visual skills. An […]
Myopia can severely affect quality of life by making everyday activities more challenging, especially without proper care to manage the condition. Vision therapy may be an option to alleviate symptoms related to myopia and make life a little easier. Vision therapy involves a personalized approach to improving vision through dedicated exercises. With these approaches, we […]
Restoring Healthy Vision Diagnosing vision problems after trauma is more than testing 20/20 vision. How clear your vision is may not reflect how well your visual system functions. Post-concussion vision therapy can help patients improve their visual skills. Improving how the brain manages visual skills is essential for achieving comfortable vision. So how does a […]
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