Vision therapy is an optometric specialty that focuses on treating vision-related conditions and disorders. It involves a series of exercises designed to improve visual skills, eye coordination, focusing abilities, and depth perception. Vision therapy can be used to treat a variety of vision problems, such as: Lazy eye (amblyopia) Strabismus (crossed eyes) Binocular vision dysfunction […]
Your eyes and your brain have a direct relationship: your eyes are essentially an extension of your brain. This connection helps you see, perceive objects, and understand the world around you. When you have a concussion, this relationship can become damaged. But vision therapy can help you heal and restore the connections. Understanding the Relationship […]
Lazy eye, also known as amblyopia, can cause many challenges. The sooner it is diagnosed, the easier it can be to correct through vision therapy. You may be wondering, when is it too late to treat lazy eye? When this condition is diagnosed in children, it can be easier to treat, but that doesn’t mean […]
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 […]
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 […]
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