Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI’s) and concussions are serious medical conditions that can have long-lasting effects on various aspects of a person’s life. One often overlooked area that can be significantly impacted by TBI’s and concussions is vision. Visual deficits resulting from these injuries can cause a range of challenges, including blurred vision, double vision, light sensitivity, and difficulty with eye movements. The good news is that vision therapy offers a ray of hope for those struggling with visual issues after a TBI or concussion. By targeting and rehabilitating the visual system ..read more

Have you noticed yourself or your loved ones squinting frequently? Squinting is not just a simple facial expression; it can be a sign of underlying issues in the visual system. Problems like lazy eye, binocular vision dysfunction, or double vision can cause squinting as the eyes attempt to compensate for visual disruptions. The good news is that there’s an effective solution – vision therapy. By strengthening eye coordination and addressing the root causes, vision therapy at Washington Vision Therapy Center can help reduce squinting and improve overall visual comfort and clarity. Understandin ..read more

Struggling with misaligned eyes due to Strabismus can be challenging and affect both the visual function and self-confidence of individuals. But there is hope! Vision therapy at Washington Vision Therapy Center offers non-surgical solutions that can improve eye coordination, alignment, and depth perception by targeting the root causes of Strabismus. Don’t let this condition hold you back – explore the power of vision therapy for clearer vision and improved quality of life. Seek professional guidance and unlock your visual potential today! Understanding Strabismus Strabismus, commonly kno ..read more

Do you often experience tired, strained eyes, or struggle with focusing on objects? If so, you may be suffering from a common vision problem known as Convergence Insufficiency (CI). This condition affects the way your eyes work together, leading to uncomfortable symptoms like eye strain, double vision, and difficulty focusing. But fret not! The good news is that there’s a solution – vision therapy at the Washington Vision Therapy Center. This non-invasive treatment can strengthen eye coordination and alleviate CI symptoms, providing you with clearer, more comfortable vision. Say goodbye to Co ..read more

It’s not abnormal for children to prefer playtime over reading or homework. But cause for concern may arise if your child has a hard time keeping up with the rest of their classmates in reading, takes a long time on her homework, skips whole sentences, or can’t keep track of where they are on the page.  Many parents who recognize these difficulties for their children often first investigate learning disabilities. If the child tests negative for learning disabilities, this can leave both parent and child feeling hopeless and confused. This is where Vision Therapy comes in.  Nearly 80 ..read more

Everyone makes silly mistakes from time to time. And to be fair, unexpected spilled drinks, bumped heads and slips, and trips can be pretty funny. It’s less funny, however, when these mistakes become daily and lead to harm or injury.  While there are many reasons for clumsiness, what most people don’t know is that clumsiness sometimes stems from a treatable binocular vision issue. Here are some common binocular vision conditions that frequently cause clumsiness:   Suppression: Suppression refers to the brain suppressing visual information from one eye. When a person has poor bi ..read more

Studies indicate that children with vision impairment are twice as likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. Seems a little high, doesn’t it? This occurs because underlying vision problems often mimic ADHD symptoms, when in fact, a binocular vision disorder is to blame. Surprisingly, vision disorders share 15 of the 18 signs and symptoms used to diagnose ADHD.  The overlapping symptoms of ADHD and binocular vision impairment often include: Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat Avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks requiring sustained mental effort Becomes easily distracted ..read more

Do you or a family member struggle with severe motion sickness or car sickness? Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, headaches, drowsiness and cold sweating. Extreme and/or reoccuring car sickness can prevent a person from performing the regular duties of the day. It is extremely uncomfortable and inconvenient. There are cases where chronic car sickness can be related to vision problems. Vision Problems and Car Sickness If you are unconsiously experiencing functional visual problems–such as difficulty with eye teaming, eye focusing or eye movement–your brain will receive incorrect visual sig ..read more

Although you hear about the loss of taste and smell from COVID-19, these are not the only unfortunate effects of the virus. Vision issues are also very common among those who have had COVID-19. Because the virus makes it difficult for important organs to receive the oxygen they need, the connection between the brain and eyes can be strained. Pink Eye is one of the most common signs of visual effects from COVID-19 in children and adults. The good news is, usually these complications are not too severe, although they should still be treated before they get worse. According to the American Academ ..read more

What is Blue Light? Blue light is a name used to describe the visible light spectrum between 420 to 480 nm. It is a short wavelength that is very near on the light spectrum to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun. Due to its location on the light spectrum near UV rays, it is a very high-intensity light that can be both damaging and beneficial.   It is pretty common for people to talk about the blue light that is produced by your phone or laptop screens, however, did you know that the biggest producer of blue light is the sun? The UV rays from the sun generate much more blue light than ..read more