Children who spend time outdoors daily can delay the onset of myopia. Not only does being outdoors force you to look further into the distance, but being exposed to outdoor lighting appears to slow the axial growth of the eye, the very cause of myopia. Have you taken your kids outside today? #outdoors #myopiamanagement
Are objects at a distance or close by appearing blurry? If so, it's definitely time for an eye exam! Visit our website to schedule yours today.
If you’ve suffered neurological damage from an injury or illness, your vision likely is affected, too. You might be dizzy or lose your sense of balance. We'll help get you back on your feet.
Yay! It’s officially Fall! What do you look forward to the most this season? Comment below!
Want to sharpen your hand-eye coordination skills at home? Here's an exercise you can do to stay sharp. Ask a family member or friend to toss an object at you in quick succession and in different directions and attempt to catch it. Do this several times a day/week and you'll see an improvement in your skills.
Thousands of sports-related eye injuries occur every year. Here’s a few tips on how to avoid them: Wear the correct eye protection and make sure they're polycarbonate lenses, they’re 10x more resistant to impact than other lenses. Wear additional protective eyewear, if you wear contact lenses or glasses. Wear eye protection if you've had any previous eye injuries or surgeries. Regularly inspect protective eyewear for any damages. Lastly, contact us to determine which protective eyewear is best for your needs!
Concussions affect the visual system by disrupting communication between the eyes and the brain. Prism eyeglasses may offer relief from the debilitating symptoms that concussions can cause.
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Prism Glasses for Post-Concussion Patients
Many schoolchildren have started the new school year at home, learning in online classes at least part of the time. As parents, it's important to monitor your children for signs of eyestrain and the worsening of other eye conditions.
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Can At-Home Learning Cause Vision Problems in Children?
Smoking isn't only bad for the lungs, it harms our eyes. Cigarette smoke breaks down the lipid layer of tear film, leading to dry eye symptoms. Protect your eyes by avoiding smoking.
Those headaches you've been experiencing aren't from caffeine withdrawals. They could be caused by that mild concussion you may have had in the past. Don't live with uncomfortable symptoms longer than you have to.
In? Out? It's sometimes a fine line between your jump shot dropping into the hoop or caroming to a defensive player for a rebound. The finest shooters have out-of-this-world vision. Keep your vision skills sharp for sports.
Sports vision training helps improve your visual skills, whether it's to keep your eyes focused on the ball, improve tracking to successfully complete a pass, or to enhance peripheral vision awareness and visual concentration skills.
Are you sure your child has the visual skills needed to succeed in school and life? Poor visual skills can lead to blurred vision, inability to read or write well, or to stay focused on the task at hand. Evaluate your child's visual skills by bringing them in for a functional visual evaluation. #visiontherapy
Eye injuries are more likely to happen at home than anywhere else. Home cleaning, yard work, or even just playing with the kids puts you at risk for an eye injury. Make sure to wear the proper protective eyewear when handling chemicals, flying debris, and dust particles.
An eyeball's elongation causes more than nearsightedness or myopia — It can lead to cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration later in life. That's why controlling myopia is vital.
Eyeglasses correct deficiencies in our vision. While eyesight might weaken as we age, wearing glasses is not the cause.
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Will Wearing Glasses Weaken My Eyes?
Ortho-k therapy can address a child’s myopia (nearsightedness) without surgery. Inserted at night and removed in the morning, ortho-k contact lenses can slow myopia’s progression at a time when an unprecedented number of children are being diagnosed with the condition.
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Flattening the Curve: Ortho-K Could Battle the Myopia Epidemic
Does that concussion you've suffered have you feeling not just sore — but upset, disappointed, even doubting yourself? Visual problems following a head injury not only makes it difficult to function on the same level as your pre-injury self, but can also cause self-esteem issues. We can help.
Happy Friday and have a great weekend!
Despite the pandemic this year, there are so many things to be grateful for: our wonderful patients, family, and friends—to name a few. Enjoy this time with loved ones and delight in the amazing feast. We wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
Some of baseball's best hitters employ visual tracking, meaning that the eyes focus on a moving object.
Sports vision training will train your eyes and brain to track the ball's seams, so that you can step confidently into the batter's box.
Our office will be closed from Wednesday, November 25th-Friday, November 27th for an extended Thanksgiving holiday. We will re-open on Monday, November 30th at 7:45 am.
May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
Speak with us to learn about myopia management and how it can impact your child's future
Meet Jason.
Sports used to be a nightmare for him, as he could never score or hit the baseball. In camp, he was teased for being unable to successfully bat. You see, a batter that sees slowly or not as sharply will likely not succeed at baseball.
A few months into sports vision training, Jason was able to regularly hit balls. In fact, the school announced which kids had scored the most points, and his name topped the list.
To discover how sports vision can help you or your child become the athlete they know they can be, contact us today.
CAN I PREVENT MY CHILD'S PRESCRIPTION FROM WORSENING? Yes, you can. Myopia management has been scientifically shown to halt the progression of myopia. Offer your child a brighter future and book an appointment today.
Did you know that Dr. William H. Lawson was the first African American optometrist certified to work in the United States and Canada? He graduated in 1912 from the Toronto School of Optometry in Toronto, Canada.
Together we can make a difference. By educating and informing ourselves and those around us about cancer, we can challenge misinformation, stigma, and fear. #WorldCancerDay
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World Cancer Day 2021: Together, all of our actions matter.
TEARS REGULARLY RUNNING DOWN YOUR CHEEKS? While it may sound paradoxical, you probably have dry eye disease.
We can help. Contact us for effective DRY EYE treatment today!
STRABISMUS IS NOT AN EYE MUSCLE PROBLEM
Strabismus is a BRAIN issue.
Vision therapy is KEY to treating strabismus. It works by teaching the brain to blend the information received from both eyes, thus helping them work together as a team and aligning them.
Vision Therapy is safe, drug-free, and effective for both children and adults.
Contact us to book your consultation today!
