An athlete’s vision is crucial for their performance, in everything from concentration and focus to hand-eye coordination and depth perception. […]
The Relationship Between Vision & Sports Performance
Can Glaucoma Be Prevented?
Unfortunately, there isn’t a surefire way to prevent glaucoma. But don’t let that get you down! There are steps you can take to reduce your risk and uncover this condition early. With regular eye exams as your first line of defense, your optometrist can help spot symptoms before you even notice anything’s amiss. […]
What Causes Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)?
The meibomian gland in your eye produces oils for your tears. But sometimes these glands can become blocked and can’t do their job anymore. This is often due to age, hormonal changes, diet, environment, or poor hygiene around your eyes. […]
Why Are Dry Eyes Sensitive to Light & How Can It Be Treated?
The current understanding is that light sensitivity from dry eye disease can be caused by inflammation of the trigeminal nerve near the cornea or an irregular eye surface from a lack of tears that causes light to scatter when entering your eyes. […]
What Are the Early Warning Signs of Macular Degeneration?
But in between eye exams, it’s essential to pay attention to any new symptom development. For example, early signs and symptoms of macular degeneration include blurry vision, trouble seeing in dim lights, and faded-looking colors. […]
What Causes Blurry Vision & Headaches? How Vision Therapy Can Help
What’s causing your blurry vision and headaches? You might be dealing with an eye condition or a vision problem. Double vision, crossed eyes, or convergence insufficiency can all lead to blurry vision, making your day a lot harder than it should be.
The good news is that there’s a solution available—vision therapy. This personalized treatment plan is designed to improve and strengthen your visual skills. But it does more than address the symptoms—it tackles the underlying issues for lasting results. […]
Convergence Insufficiency & ADHD: How Are They Linked?
Convergence insufficiency is a common eye condition that can affect your eyes’ ability to work together up close, making it harder to focus and see clearly. For young children, this condition can be easily confused with ADHD, which can affect focus and behavior—leading to struggles in school. While confusion between these conditions is normal, convergence […]
Do Scleral Lenses Work for Dry Eye?
If you’ve ever felt a gritty, burning, or sandy sensation between your eyelid and the surface of your eye, you may have experienced dry eye syndrome. This common optical condition can cause feelings of irritation and discomfort and affects millions of people, leading to questions about how to treat it—like the use of specialty contact […]
Cataracts vs. Glaucoma: What’s the Difference?
Cataracts and glaucoma are both eye conditions that can lead to vision loss, but they have distinct differences in symptoms, causes, and treatments. Cataracts involve the clouding of the eye’s lens, while glaucoma is typically caused by damage to the optic nerve that is often related to increased eye pressure. Gaining a deeper understanding of […]
What Is Vision Therapy for Kids?
Clear vision is essential for all aspects of a child’s life. It’s involved with learning, extracurricular activities, and everything else they do on a day-to-day basis. But their vision isn’t always perfect—sometimes, challenges with their visual skills may develop, such as crossed eyes or double vision. This is when vision therapy becomes an excellent potential […]
