Many people are unfamiliar with what vision therapy is and wonder if it is a ‘new fad.’ The reality is, vision therapy has been an effective clinical treatment administered by optometrists for over 50 years. The problem was that 50 years ago science knew ‘the truth’ about the visual system – it wasn’t changeable after […]
Stephen Curry’s Sports Vision Training
For an athlete to perform at their best, they must consider optimizing many variables. Hydration, nutrition, sleep, conditioning, strength, agility, just to name a few. One factor that should not be ignored is vision. Athletes rely on vision to lead the execution of body movements. Think how hard it would be to hit a baseball […]
Spring Time Eye Care in Nebraska
When Do I Need to Replace my Pipes? As a homeowner, it is important to know the signs and signals that the pipes in your home need replacing. The pipes in your house are used every day and also hidden from view so they are easy to overlook and forget about. Though out of view, pipes […]
CNN Reports on Concussion Recovery
CNN reports on a new study from the journal of Pediatrics that suggests that recovery from a brain injury or concussion can take anywhere from days to weeks to years depending on the age of the injured and the severity of the concussion. In conjunction with other symptoms such as headaches, blurred vision and dizziness, […]
Visual Development in Infancy
Big thanks to Dr. Ben Winters for sharing this video about visual development in infants. […]
What Is OptiLight and How Does It Help Manage Dry Eyes?
Dry eye disease is a widespread and common issue for up to 49 million Americans. This chronic condition can have a significant impact on your quality of life, causing a foreign body sensation in your eyes, pain, blurry vision, and dry or watery eyes. Untreated, it can even lead to further eye health complications. Despite […]
How Long Does IPL Treatment for Dry Eyes Last?
Dry eyes can be uncomfortable, even exhausting, to deal with. Thankfully, with technology like intense pulsed light (IPL), you don’t need to deal with daily discomfort. This treatment can help provide long-term relief, but you may wonder how long its results last. IPL treatment results can last several months, depending on the severity of your […]
Benefits of Vision Therapy for Convergence Insufficiency, Amblyopia, Strabismus, & More
Vision therapy is a type of physical therapy focusing on the eyes and the visual system. It’s a non-surgical program effective in addressing a wide range of vision problems, including convergence insufficiency, amblyopia, strabismus, and others. Vision is more than seeing 20/20 on an eye chart, and a vision problem can impact your daily life […]
How to Help a Child with Reading Difficulties
For children with reading difficulties, it can be challenging and frustrating trying to keep up with their classmates, leading to a lack of confidence and a negative attitude toward learning. As their parent, it can be painful to watch and wonder if there’s more you can do. Reading is a critical aspect of a child’s […]
Can Dry Eyes Cause Floaters?
Whether they’re from seasonal allergies or they’re a chronic condition, dry eyes can be miserable. Dry eye disease is a common condition and some optometrists offer services dedicated to dry eye therapy. Common symptoms of dry eye include red, irritated, and watery eyes. One less common symptom that some people get is floaters. While it’s […]
