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Is it Dyslexia or a Vision Problem?

According to the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD), many learning problems parents first suspect to be issues such as dyslexia or ADHD turn out to be problems with vision. Although educational screenings for learning issues are important, optometrists who specialize in providing vision therapy stress that a special type of screening might be…
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Low Vision Rehabilitation: Enhancing Independence and Quality of Life

Low vision can significantly impact a child's ability to learn, play, and interact with their environment. For children with low vision, simple tasks like reading a book, recognizing faces, or navigating a classroom can be challenging. Fortunately, low vision rehabilitation offers practical solutions to enhance the independence and quality of life of people with low…
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Adapting Your Home for Children with Low Vision: Tips and Modifications

Not many people understand the unique challenges parents face when adapting their homes for children with low vision. Creating a safe, accessible, and engaging environment is important for fostering independence and confidence in your child.  Low vision, while challenging, doesn't have to limit your child's quality of life. By making thoughtful adjustments, you can enhance…
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Enhancing Visual Perceptual Skills: Strategies for Development

Visual perceptual skills are crucial for interpreting and understanding what we see. They are fundamental not just for day-to-day activities but also for developing learning, motor coordination, and social interaction abilities. For those seeking to enhance their visual health, some strategies for developing visual perceptual skills could involve: Visual exercises Sensory activities Using visual aids…
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10 Essential Low-Vision Tips for Every Day

Low vision can present a unique set of challenges, particularly when it comes to navigating daily life. However, with the right tools, strategies, and mindset, those with low vision can maintain their independence and continue to enjoy a high quality of life.  If you live with low vision, these tips may help you navigate everyday…
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What Conditions Can Vision Therapy Treat?

Visiting an eye care clinic is often associated with getting a new pair of glasses or contact lenses. However, vision care extends far beyond simply correcting your eyesight with prescription lenses. Vision therapy, a therapy to enhance the eye-connection, can be an effective treatment to address a variety of visual conditions, including: Strabismus (crossed or…
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Low Vision Aids for Macular Degeneration

Living with macular degeneration can feel like peering through a fogged-up window, where your central vision gradually loses its definition, making daily tasks like reading or recognizing faces difficult. This condition affects millions globally and yet remains one of the least understood.  Low vision aids can help improve the quality of life for individuals with…
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Can You Drive with Macular Degeneration?

A life-changing symptom of macular degeneration is the deterioration of central vision and can cause low vision. It places limitations on what you can see clearly and can disrupt your daily tasks and activities you rely on for independence, like driving. Whether you can legally drive with macular degeneration depends on the severity of the…

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