The journey to unlocking brighter futures for our children begins with giving them the tools they need to navigate their world. One essential instrument in this toolkit is a well developed and functioning visual system. Pediatric vision therapy, a specialized form of optometric care, is designed to address and correct vision problems in children. This form of therapy is custom-tailored to meet the unique needs of each child, providing a comprehensive approach to improving their visual capabilities.

Motion sensitivity and visual-vestibular dysfunction can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. As a complex sensory disorder, motion sensitivity results from a discord between the visual and vestibular systems, making it challenging to process movement and spatial information correctly. The visual-vestibular system is responsible for maintaining balance and spatial orientation. When this system malfunctions, it can cause symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and difficulties with balance - commonly recognized as motion sensitivity.

Amblyopia, often referred to as 'lazy eye,' is a vision development disorder that begins during early childhood. It typically affects one eye, causing decreased vision that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. This happens because the brain and the eye are not working together properly, leading the brain to favor one eye over the other.

In the realm of behavioral optometry, the eye is more than just an organ for seeing; it's a complex system intricately connected with the brain, influencing our perception, comprehension, and response to visual stimuli. Behavioral optometry explores this intricate connection, aiming to optimize our visual capabilities and enhance the way we interpret and respond to information from our environment.

School can often be a challenging environment for children, even more so when they are struggling academically. This struggle may manifest in different ways, such as poor grades, difficulty reading, or trouble paying attention in class. As parents, we naturally want to help our children succeed, but sometimes it's hard to identify the root cause of their struggles.

Parents usually have a lot to think about when raising their kids. However, this load is significantly heavier for parents with children requiring special care. The journey to care for special needs children is not something you can prepare for or easily Google.

Binocular vision dysfunction, or BVD, is a visual disorder that can make it difficult to perform daily activities. Knowing what BVD is can help you deal with this condition. Here are the details.

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a condition causing blurry distance vision. Myopia is the result of an eye that has grown too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina. It is estimated that by the year 2050, roughly half of the world’s population will be affected by this eye condition.   

The health and well-being of your little one tops your priorities as a parent. One crucial aspect of children's health is their vision. Good vision is critical for academic success, sports performance, and well-being. Seeing an eye doctor is a key component of good vision, but when should you bring your youngster in for an eye exam? 

Our eyes are spending more time looking at screens than ever before. The average American worker spends 7 hours of their workday on the computer, plus recreational time viewing phones and tablets at home. Viewing a computer or digital screen is different than reading a printed page. The letters on the computer or handheld device are not as sharply defined, the level of contrast of the letters to the background is reduced, and the presence of glare and reflections on the screen may make viewing difficult.  Viewing distances and angles used for computers or phones are different from those commonly used for other reading or writing tasks. As a result, the eye focusing and eye movement requirements for digital screen viewing can place additional demands on the visual system.