Most of us are familiar with the true story of Helen Keller. She was born June 27, 1880 in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Although born with sight and hearing, Helen was rendered blind and deaf by an illness at 19 months of age. Because of her disabilities...
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Sometimes the body suffers from decreased tear production or increased tear film evaporation. In these cases it is possible to suffer from dry eye, also medically referred to as keratoconjunctivitis (KCS), xerophthalmia or dry eye syndrome (DES)...
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It is always a big decision when considering healthcare options for your child, particularly as it pertains to the use of any prescription drugs. Many parents deal with children who struggle with learning and behavior problems like Autism and...
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Whenever Optometrists refers to ability of the brain to fuse two independent images,one from each eye, into one, they are talking about binocularity. Optimal binocularity, when both eyes are aimed singly at given point of distance, results in the...
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Glaucoma is a progressive eye disease in which elevated pressure within the eye damages the optic nerve. This can lead to serious vision loss if not detected and treated early. The optic nerve is the nerve that takes all of the information the...
Read moreSometimes when the mind or body is exhausted, one can lose clarity in their vision; it can become blurred or even doubled. Some people suffer from double vision consistently in their lives; this condition is referred to as diplopia. Diplopia can...
Read moreDiabetes is a chronic disease that prevents your body from making or using insulin, which in turn leads to increased sugar levels in your bloodstream, known as high blood sugar. Diabetes and its complications can affect many parts of the eye...
Read moreInsurance can often be helpful, but it can also be confusing and frustrating. When sorting out the details of coverage for vision therapy, the route to successful insurance conclusions is pretty simple if you know what questions to ask, and...
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The term “lazy eye” is a loosely used medical term that intones an older view of what is the most common cause of visual impairment in U.S. children, approximately five percent have it. The actual medical term is Amblyopia. It’s not...
Read moreCan a movie ticket change your life? It would seem so, at least for one movie fan. Dr. Bruce Bridgeman and his wife walked into a movie theatre, picked up their 3D glasses and found a seat in preparation to view the 3D film Hugo. Donning the 3D...
Read moreFor many, first grade is the start of many years of fun and exciting discoveries; like playing sports or musical instruments, and learning to read. Reading for most children is a gateway to new information and a new understanding about the world...
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