Excessive screen time poses a legitimate threat to a child’s visual health, school performance, and overall behavior. That’s why figuring out how to limit screen time is so important. Check out our 39 tips to make it happen as we promote Screen-Free Week 2018.
Topics: Screen-Free Week
“Why do my eyes hurt?” It’s a question we’re asked time and time again. The cause for eye pain can be attributed to a number of different reasons, but one that often goes undetected is a functional vision problem.
Topics: Functional Vision Problems
Understanding the difference between strabismus and amblyopia can be confusing, as the two functional vision problems share some similar characteristics. We produced a side-by-side comparison, including what to do if you think you’re suffering from either issue (or both)!
As more and more schoolwork is being performed online and with mobile devices, parents and teachers are continuing to search for new ways to reduce eye strain from computer use. We’ve compiled a number of tips for students, parents and teachers to help reduce computer eye strain.
It’s common for us to see adult patients like Barbara Federlin, who have suffered through a lifetime of vision problems and are at wit’s end. Her story, and her success, is an inspiring message to all that it’s never too late to overcome a functional vision problem.
If your child is struggling in school, you may have been told “nothing is wrong.” However, the issue may be an undetected functional vision problem. This post details five reasons when getting a second opinion may help you find this often-overlooked issue.
Awareness is growing regarding concussions in sports. To understand what’s emerging in the field beyond vision, we reached out to the chiropractor of the Milwaukee Wave, and tapped into his experience with head injuries.
Topics: Concussions
It was three years ago that Kay Saemann took a bad fall off a horse. The fall was followed by three years of vertigo, dizziness and nearly losing her job. But Kay has recovered, thanks to vision therapy.
Topics: Success Stories, Double Vision, Traumatic Brain Injury
Kids who won’t wear their glasses reject them for a variety of reasons. One in particular may come as a surprise to parents and teachers: The glasses are not the optimal prescription.
Topics: Functional Vision
Why do so many people experience double vision after concussions? A concussion will affect your eyes’ ability to work together -- referred to as eye teaming. Double vision is a symptom of poor eye teaming. It can be corrected by training this essential visual skill.
Topics: Concussions