Comparing Two Models of Treatment for Amblyopia: Penalizing the Good Eye vs Binocular Vision Therapy
Monocular treatment for amblyopia, such as patching or penalization, does not always result in 20/20 vision. Moreover, recurrence of...
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Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
Sep 19, 20223 min read
Sight vs Vision: Is there a difference?
Common Misconceptions about Vision There are two terms that are interchanged often with the assumption that they have the same meaning,...
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Mar 21, 20222 min read
How do I know if I need Vision Therapy?
Vision therapy is a doctor directed program (by an optometrist) that is aimed at training the brain and eyes to work together. Vision...
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Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
Jul 1, 20212 min read
Convergence Insufficiency and ADHD
When a child is asked to attend to near point tasks, such as reading or schoolwork, the visual demand naturally increases due to the...
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Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
Jun 7, 20192 min read
Pencil Push-Ups Are Not Enough
Too often, pencil push-ups are assigned as an “exercise” to improve ocular convergence ability. Occupational therapists, physical...
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Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
May 24, 20192 min read
Visual Information Processing
Visual perception is the process we use to gather visual information from the environment and the ability to organize, understand and...
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Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
May 10, 20192 min read
Primitive Reflexes
Primitive reflexes are automatic movements originating in the brain stem and are essential for a baby’s survival in the first few weeks...
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Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
Apr 26, 20192 min read
Vision therapy is not an exercise to increase strength of eye muscles
Often descriptions of vision therapy include the phrase “vision exercises” or “physical therapy for your eyes”, this phrasing, however,...
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Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
Feb 7, 20173 min read
The Connection Between Vision and the Vestibular System – Part 3
In our January blog post we reviewed some of the visual issues that can arise with vestibular disorders. So to continue this topic...
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Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
Jan 17, 20172 min read
The Connection Between Vision and the Vestibular System – Part 2
In our last blog post we discussed the connection between the vestibular system and visual system via the automatic function known as the...
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Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
Dec 20, 20162 min read
The Connection Between Vision and the Vestibular System – Part 1
A great analogy for explaining the connection between the visual system and the vestibular system is described in an article by the...
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Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
Oct 27, 20162 min read
Myopia (Nearsightedness): A Growing Concern
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, refers to someone who sees things more clearly up close rather than in the distance. There are at...
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Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
Sep 20, 20162 min read
Vision and Sports Performance
Not only do poor visual skills cause difficulties in reading and learning in the classroom, but they also significantly affect your...
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Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
Sep 1, 20161 min read
Vision Therapy and Orthoptics – What’s the Difference?
A helpful approach to distinguishing these two terms is to think of vision therapy as the umbrella term for a treatment program that...
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Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
Aug 18, 20161 min read
The ABCs of Vision Issues
Children with visual impairments experience greater difficulty with school-related tasks such as reading and writing, playing sports, and...
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Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
Jun 14, 20161 min read
Vision and Concussion
Vision is so important; vision is integrated throughout the whole brain. Humans are very much visual-spatial beings and when the visual...
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Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
May 25, 20161 min read
Vision and Dyslexia
Reading to learn is a complex process that involves many interrelated mechanisms. These mechanisms must communicate with each other...
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Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
May 17, 20161 min read
Blue Light and Screen Time
Blue light is everywhere. There are many sources of blue light, the most powerful being the sun. The sun contains all the colors of the...
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Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
May 2, 20161 min read
Similar Symptoms as ADD/ADHD
There has often been a correlation between ADHD/ADD and binocular vision dysfunction. This association may not be surprising due to the...
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Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
Mar 25, 20161 min read
The Importance of an Efficient Visual System for School-Aged Children
An efficient visual system is critical for a school-aged child. Over 80% of what we learn is obtained through vision. A study conducted...
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