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Many children are highly visual in their learning processes.  They rely heavily on the communication between their eyes and their brains to help them absorb information and understand the world around them.  Because the learning process relies so much on vision, a poorly functioning visual system can negatively affect academic performance. In fact, even the […]

Myopia, also called nearsightedness, is a very common form of refractive error that affects millions of Americans.  In myopia, distance vision is affected, and objects that are far away can be blurry and difficult to see. This can be troublesome in many instances, for example when children are unable to see the board or teacher […]

An estimated 1 out of every 20 people are affected by color blindness.  While this condition does not reduce vision to only shades of black, white, and gray, it does drastically impair people’s ability to perceive and differentiate between specific shades of colors.  A more accurate description of color blindness is “color vision deficiency.” Those […]

Amblyopia is commonly referred to as a “lazy eye” and is a problem that occurs within the visual system during critical developmental periods.  It results in reduced vision in one eye, which glasses or contact lenses cannot correct. If not addressed during important developmental periods in childhood, amblyopia can lead to significant visual problems, including […]

Millions of people worldwide rely on contact lenses to provide them with clear vision each and every day.  As the number of people experiencing symptoms of dryness increases, contact lens wear in those suffering from dry eye disease has become increasingly important.  Contact lens dryness can result in lenses being less comfortable, or can decrease […]

Even during the winter months, your eyes may still be at risk for UV damage.  Day-to-day UV exposure can cause serious damage to our skin and our eyes, even if it’s cloudy, overcast, or a cold winter day.  Luckily, there are several simple and effective steps that can be taken to protect your eyes from […]

You may have heard about how vision therapy can help with the development of important visual and ocular skills, from eye movements to information processing.  Even if your child can see “perfect 20/20,” there are still different aspects of the visual system that may need strengthened.  So how do you know if your child can […]

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month! Glaucoma is the term given to a group of eye diseases that result in progressive damage to the optic nerve.  The optic nerve is responsible for collecting visual information from the entire retina and transmitting it to the brain. Optic nerve damage due to glaucoma is irreversible, and can lead […]

We’ve given you an overview of myopia control, and how it works to improve vision. Now we want to focus closer on a common and effective form of myopia control, orthokeratology. This method of myopia control eliminates the need for glasses or contact lenses during the day by using a gas-permeable contact lens overnight. Orthokeratology […]