One of the most understated disorders after a brain injury and stroke are disorders that happen within the visual system. These disorders dramatically and negatively affect a person’s quality of life including unstable balance, double vision, headaches and the ability to walk easily, drive a car or read, to name only a few symptoms. Neuro-optometric […]
Sports Vision For The Aspiring Athlete
By Meagan Sumrall Lott, OD, FCOVD, Belle Vue Specialty Eye Care Eyesight or 20/20 is defined as “normal vision.” But is it? What does 20/20 really mean? Basically, it is only a measure of visual acuity (sharpness) using the familiar letter chart. This chart was developed in 1862 by Herman Snellen, a Dutch ophthalmologist. You […]
Out With The Old And In With The New New – Treatments To Wake Up Lazy Eyes
Amblyopia, or “lazy eye,” is a condition that occurs when there is an incomplete cooperation between the two eyes at the brain level. It is a misconception that the eye is “lazy.” Actually, that couldn’t be further from the truth. The problem lies in the brain, not the eye. 95 percent of vision occurs in […]
September Healthy Cells Magazine
Every “mild” brain injury is a serious situation. A brain injury can be life altering, no matter how “mild” it is. It can cause lasting damage that affects a patient’s quality of life. Most brain injury patients exhibit visual problems that arises from the neurological damage. Brain injuries include, but are not limited to, head […]
August: Vision And Learning Month
August is the time of year for a fresh start at school. Everything for a kid is new. New uniforms. New shoes. New backpack. New teacher. Maybe even a new school. It’s a chance for every student to begin with a clean slate—a chance to succeed. It is said 80 percent of learning in a […]
