When you have a refractive error, your vision may continue to change throughout childhood and adulthood. It is also possible that changes to your vision may slow down or seemingly stop altogether. But that doesn’t mean you don’t need an updated glasses or contact lens prescription. Why Is it Important to Visit Your Eye Doctor […]
In the past, eye doctors often turned to eye patching to help correct a lazy eye. However, new treatment methods have been proven to be more successful in helping children’s vision develop properly, correcting issues like amblyopia, commonly known as “lazy eye.” Understanding Amblyopia Amblyopia is a condition where one eye does not see nearly […]
Brain Injuries & Vision Changes Each person experiences a brain injury differently. The neural network is a complex system, and many things can go awry after a brain injury—including changes to your vision. Your eyes and your brain are intrinsically connected. Following a brain injury, you may notice changes to your vision right away or […]
Sometimes, we all wish we could see the world through a child’s eyes, experiencing everything like it’s new again. In fact, because your child is experiencing so much for the first time, their vision has to provide them with everything they need to enjoy these moments with clarity, comfort, and confidence. Eye exams are an […]
Your glasses provide you with improved vision whenever you wear them. Your optometrist determines the best prescription for your needs, but can your glasses make your eyesight worse? Continue reading to learn more about how glasses affect your vision, including if they can worsen your eyesight. The Importance of Your Glasses Your glasses can help […]
Children’s eyes go through many changes as they grow, and several vision-related problems can develop. Conditions like myopia and astigmatism are common, but how can you tell if your child has troubles? Continue reading to learn more about the signs your child has a vision problem. Vision Problems Can Affect Your Child’s Development Your child’s […]
Making Visual Connections Did you know that it’s possible to have perfect eyesight but poor vision? Eyesight references the clarity of your vision, whereas vision refers to how your brain and eyes receive information and how it’s perceived. Tracking, coordination, and information processing is all part of your vision. A strong connection between the brain […]
If your family has come in for their yearly eye exams, and you or your child has been diagnosed with myopia, you likely have questions about what you can do. You may have even heard that myopia in kids and teens tends to correct with age, and it can be dealt with later. These myopia […]
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