Are you out in public? Take a moment and look around you. Chances are that some of the people you see have trouble with the following: Reading Recognizing faces Watching television Driving This is because they have low vision, a condition that affects over three million people in the United States, most of them over […]
When Should a Child Have Their First Eye Exam
Have you ever seen one of those cute pictures of babies wearing glasses? Those glasses aren’t always photo props. Unless they’re accompanied by a Groucho Marx mustache, they’re likely real! There are times when small children really need vision support, and identifying those needs starts with an eye exam. So when should parents book that […]
Holiday Treats for Vision Health
When you think about holiday treats, there aren’t a lot of healthy options that come to mind. Rich eggnog, sugary cookies, mountains of chocolate: my kids would fill up on them all day long if they could. While you don’t have to eliminate these tasty traditions entirely, you can supplement them with healthy choices that […]
Vision Therapy, Dyslexia, and… Goji Berries!
Who remembers when goji berries were a thing? Around 15 years ago, they were touted as a cure for aging and even cancer. With all the hype (most of which was later debunked), it became easy to forget what these berries really were: a delicious fruit that has significant health benefits but definitely does NOT […]
Healthy Cells
This will not be the year your child struggles in school….and here is why…COVID-19, With the 2019-2020 school year ending early, children were forced to participate in “school-at-home”. Many parents witnessed first-hand their child participating in the learning experience. For some parents it was privilege to see how well their child performed. However, it was […]
Interview with Parents and Kids Magazine.
Dr. Megan Lott was interviewed by Gretchen Cook, the publisher of Parents and Kids Magazine. In this lively interview Dr. Lott discusses her story of how she began practicing vision therapy, how she views vision, and why vision must be ruled out if a child is struggling in school. A light-hearted interview that answers common […]
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 […]
