For many, the term binocular vision conjures images of super powers or the rare ability to spot objects far away, but having binocular vision simply means having two eyes with which to see. Binocular vision does lend creatures with two eyes advantages over those with only one, such as enhanced vision,
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Binocular Vision: Disorders and Treatment
Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision
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Blepharitis
Category: Common Eye Conditions, Eye Lids
Stinging, irritated eyes, and blurred vision may indicate nothing more than a case of blepharitis -- an unpleasant but, in most cases, relatively harmless condition. Blepharitis is a chronic eyelid inflammation caused by a variety of irritants and/or the inability to maintain proper eye lubrication.
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Blue Light Exposure: What Is It?
Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision
Is blue light hurting your vision? Find out how the light can affect you.
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Blurry Vision
Category: Vision Problems
There are many potential causes for blurry eyes. The answer to why you have blurry vision is best answered by your eye care professional, who can offer diagnosis and prompt treatment so that your vision does not get worse. Some conditions that cause blurry vision are easy to treat, but others require
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Can Chronic Stress Affect Your Vision?
Category: Newsletters
Have your eyes been bothering you lately? Your problems could be caused by chronic stress.
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Cataract Surgery
Category: We Can Help With, Cataracts
With cataract surgery, your ophthalmologist removes the cataract-diseased lens of your eye. The ophthalmologist then replaces your natural lens with an artificial one. The Procedure This outpatient procedure is generally safe and takes less than an hour. Your ophthalmologist will dilate your pupil
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Cataracts
Category: Common Eye Conditions, Age-Related
Many body parts begin to change as you age, and your eyes are no exception. One of the most common age-related eye changes is the development of cataracts. Although cataracts do not occur exclusively in older adults, they affect approximately half of all Americans by age 80. What Are Cataracts? Cataracts
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Causes of Low Vision
Category: Newsletters
Do you know which eye diseases could permanently affect your vision?
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Cawthorne-Cooksey Exercises
Category: Vision Therapy Programs
These exercises are mainly used at home and range from simple head and eye movements to performing more complex activities like throwing a ball or focusing on a stationary object while the head is moving. While moving one’s head and tossing a ball sounds easy enough, they are not simple tasks for persons
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Chalazion
Category: Common Eye Conditions, Eye Lids
A chalazion is the medical term for a slowly developing lump on the eyelid that occurs due to an oil gland blockage. At first, the eyelid may appear to be red, tender and swollen. After several days, the chalazion will form on the eyelid, appearing as a slow growing lump. While it is initially painless
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Choosing the Best Lenses That Fit Your Needs
Category: Newsletters
Do you need new glasses? Matching your lens to your lifestyle can improve your comfort.
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Cold Weather and Your Eyes
Category: Newsletters
Are your eyes dry and uncomfortable? The cold weather may be to blame.
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Color Blindness
Category: Common Eye Conditions, Vision Impairment
Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency, occurs when an individual cannot distinguish between certain colors like red and green or, less commonly, blue and yellow. Cause of Color Blindness Light-sensitive tissue, the retina, lines the back of the eye and consists of two types of light
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Common Eye Care Myths
Category: Newsletters
Do carrots improve your vision? Will sitting too close to the TV damage your eyes?
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Common Ocular Emergencies
Category: Newsletters
Do you know when you should visit the eye doctor if you have eye pain?
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Computer Software
Category: Vision Therapy Programs
Computer aided vision therapy consists of a software package designed to enhance eye tracking skills, visual thinking, processing skills and binocular vision skills. Eye teaming, focusing and tracking are not optical in nature, and problems in these areas are the result of poor eye muscles. Specialized
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