Category Archives: Vision therapy
Is input from the brain required for all eye movements?
Here’s an interesting study about the relationship between the brain and the eyes. Scientists are learning new things about this which are important, according to the article, “because every time a surgeon manipulates the muscles around the eye it might … Continue reading
Virtual vision therapy
Wouldn’t it be great if doing Vision Therapy was as fun as playing our favorite computer games? Perhaps that day is soon here! Virtual reality games to treat amblyopia are already being researched at Nottingham University and the results are … Continue reading
Posted in Computers and internet, Just for fun, Vision therapy
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Making patching fun for children
[How do you get a 3-year-old to keep an eye patch on? The excellent idea below comes from Tara. Tara managed to find ways to make patching fun so her daughter WANTS to wear the patch!] (image by cctay100) My … Continue reading
Posted in Children's vision, Just for fun, Vision therapy
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Prism glasses: I think it must be springtime!
As I write this, there is snow on the ground. It’s two weeks before Christmas, with frigid temperatures outside. Yet I think it must be springtime! At least that is the way the world looks to me. I’ve not been … Continue reading
Posted in Lois' story, Prism glasses, Strabismus surgery, Vision therapy
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It’s all uphill from here!
The uphill climb is not easy, but it’s a much better alternative to the downhill slide I was on so long. I may not make it to the pinnacles I seemed to manage so easily in years gone by. But the air is fresher the higher I get. I’ll climb as high as I can. I can’t wait to see the view when I get there! Continue reading
Posted in Featured photos, Lois' story, Vision therapy
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