Head trauma is a serious and often life-altering injury that can result from various accidents, falls, or sports-related incidents. While the immediate consequences of head injuries are well-known, such as concussions or brain damage, the long-term effects on vision are often overlooked. According to the CDC, it's estimated that in the United States, 12 million people 40 or over have vision impairment or vision disorders, with one million being blind, and an estimated eight million who have impairment due to refractive errors that are not corrected. Here are a few of the ways that head trauma ..read more

As you likely know, ADHD can be a frustrating disorder to deal with on several levels. Support is critical for both children with ADHD and newly-diagnosed adults alike. According to the National Center for Vision and Eye Health, almost 7% of children under the age of 18 have some sort of vision problem. The link between vision problems and ADHD has been made by doctors that study ADHD, meaning vision therapy may be able to help with ADHD symptoms. Here are three ways vision therapy can provide ADHD support for struggling patients. 1. Vision Therapy Can Improve Eye Function When your eyes ar ..read more

From birth through their teenage years, young people may experience a range of eye problems that can impact their overall quality of life. According to the CDC, almost 3% of the U.S. population under 18 has trouble seeing even with corrective lenses, which makes them either visually impaired or blind. Nearly 6.8% have been diagnosed with an eye and a vision condition. As such, it's important to ensure that every young person out there gets the vision support they need to lead healthy, productive lives. In this article, we've put together three of the most common eye problems present in young ..read more

Taking care of your eyes can help preserve your vision and minimize your need for vision therapy. However, not everybody knows how effective a few simple lifestyle changes can be for maintaining good eyesight. Thankfully, the following tips can help you protect your eyes and minimize your risk of serious and long-term vision problems. 1. Get Regular Eye Exams Too few people get regular eye exams and miss out on the chance to improve their vision. According to The National Eye Institute, a simple refractive correction could help 150 million Americans improve their sight. Getting regular chec ..read more

If you wear glasses or contacts to correct your vision, that means you have some kind of refractive error. According to the Centers for Disease Control, refractive errors are the most commonly occurring eye problems in the US. Not everyone who has a refractive error knows the specific vision disorder they have. Below are the four common types of refractive errors that a person can have. 1. Nearsightedness Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, occurs when the eyeball is too long from front to back or the cornea or lens is shaped incorrectly. When a person sees, light is supposed to focus dir ..read more

Diabetes is a disease with many different side effects. Everyone's body has a different response to diabetes, and it can be difficult to predict exactly how your body will respond to the disease or treatment. However, even when diabetes is treated effectively, some patients don't receive proper diagnoses and treatments until they have already experienced some degree of blindness. Fortunately, there are vision services available for those who've experienced this problem. Let's look into some of the most essential recommendations for eye health below. 1. Get Specialized Eye Exams While there a ..read more

Vision therapy myths may appear innocuous at first. However, if they're misinterpreted or mixed up with scientific facts, they can be dangerous. Unfortunately, many misunderstandings prevent people from pursuing vision therapy--a personalized program that teaches the eyes and brain to collaborate more quickly and effectively. According to the CDC, refractive errors are the most frequent eye problems in the United States. Some common myths about vision therapy are debunked below. Vision Therapy is Only for Kids Although vision therapy is usually offered to younger patients, many adults have ..read more

When it comes to vision disorders, it is important to understand that it is becoming more common. Many adults are realizing that the symptoms they had when they were younger have carried into their adulthood and have even potentially worsened. When it comes to disabilities it is important to get a handle on them from a young age. For example, when it comes to vision disability, it is one of the top 10 disabilities that are among adults who are 18 years old, and among children, is one of the more prevalent disabling conditions, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Beside ..read more

It can be incredibly concerning when you're suffering from vision problems. Vision issues can be debilitating. They cause people to have problems with getting around in their daily life. Additionally, they can progress if they are not treated properly. But treating your vision problems can also be intimidating. Few of us want to deal with trial and error with medications around our eyes, and surgical procedures may be difficult to recover from and tough to face. Fortunately, those are not the only options on the table for those suffering from vision problems. You can also consider vision ther ..read more

Vision impairment is a serious problem that has many causes. It can be a result of disease, or it can come as part of the aging process. According to the CDC, over the next three decades, it's estimated that the population of adults with vision problems and age-related eye conditions will double because of the rapidly aging U.S. population. If you are experiencing vision impairment issues, such as double vision , you must quickly visit an ophthalmologist to get examined. Here's why. What Is Double Vision Double vision, also known as diptopia, is a condition whereby you see two images of a s ..read more