Discovering Vision Therapy Blog

What Dogs Can Teach Us About Vision Testing in Infants and Children


Do dogs need to get their vision tested?  Prisca did. Her testing not only revealed a functional vision problem, but also serves as an example of how we can find similar undetected issues in infants and children.

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Topics: Functional Vision Test

Why a Summer Eye Exam is Crucial for Every Child

School’s almost out for summer. While we know students could use the break from long days, homework and exams, just one more important test is in order: a Functional Vision Test. If it reveals a vision problem, summer is the perfect time to start vision therapy.

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Topics: Learning-Related Vision Problems, Functional Vision Test

Could a Video Game be the Next Best Lazy Eye Treatment?

We keep an eye on new computer games designed to help treat patients with lazy eye. We’ve seen a lot of attempts, but none have aligned with a true developmental optometry approach to amblyopia - until now.

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Topics: Vision Therapy, Functional Vision Test, Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)

Why a Summer Eye Exam is so Critical for a Struggling Student

Summer is just around the corner (or at least that’s the rumor here in Wisconsin).  If you have a child who is a struggling student, the break from school will be welcome – but it shouldn’t be squandered. Use the summer months to schedule a Functional Vision Test.  It just might reveal why your child is struggling in school.

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Topics: Learning-Related Vision Problems, Functional Vision, Functional Vision Test

How a Basic Eye Test Can Miss a Vision Problem


Parents and children are quite familiar with the eye chart used by most schools for vision screenings.  It’s called the Snellen chart, and it’s given us the term “20/20” vision.

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Topics: Functional Vision Test, Snellen Eye Chart

Computer Vision Syndrome Becomes an Unintended Consequence

 

Computer usage is on the rise in the classroom, and its giving rise to an unintended consequence:  An increased risk of computer vision syndrome.

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Topics: Functional Vision Test, Computer Vision Syndrome

Five Common Problems with Vision Screening Tests


August is National Children's Vision and Learning Month, and we hope that one of the results of raised public awareness is that parents will take their children in for a Functional Vision Test.  However, many parents may think that typical vision screening tests will address their needs.  Unfortunately, that’s not the case.

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Topics: Functional Vision Test

5 Ways Teachers Are Reducing Computer Eye Strain

 

Just this past week, my wife told me that one of her school’s classrooms will become an entirely iPad-based classroom.  I’m sure this is going to be extremely exciting for the kids, but parents and educators need to be aware of how important reducing computer eye strain will be for a new generation.

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Topics: Functional Vision Test, Computer Vision Syndrome

Computer Eyestrain Leads to 21st Century Reading Glasses


Remember the notion that you got reading glasses when you started getting old?  Get ready for a paradigm shift:  These days you’re going to start needing computer eyestrain glasses -- and you’re going to need them at an increasingly younger age.

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Topics: Functional Vision Test, Computer Vision Syndrome

Warning: Five Things Your Child Must Do to Avoid Computer Eye Strain

The Christmas season has come and gone, and Santa has delivered a wide variety of electronic goodies.  Unfortunately, many of those goodies could result in computer eyestrain.

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Topics: Functional Vision Test, Computer Vision Syndrome