Apr 13, 2023
The National Academies of Practice (NAP) is pleased to announce the election of Patti Andrich, MA, OTR/L, COVT, CINPP as a Distinguished Fellow in the...
Mar 15, 2023
Within the human brain, several senses share similar pathways. One example of this is the shared pathway of the auditory and visual systems. Depth perception...
Feb 22, 2023
Vision therapy can treat various eye conditions that may present as learning disabilities.
Nov 14, 2022
When a child is considered a ‘slow learner,’ parents and teachers often assume the problem is ADHD or a learning disability. Many don’t realize that...
Jul 27, 2022
Did you know that Nerf® guns, a supposedly safe children’s toy, have been shown to cause eye injury in certain cases? What makes them so...
Apr 11, 2022
Introduction Almost all athletes find ways to train their muscles, reaction time, speed, and agility. However, to be at the top, that is not always...
Nov 29, 2021
Not sure if you should have LASIK surgery? Here are a few reasons why ortho-k lenses make a great alternative to refractive surgery.
Jan 12, 2021
Peripheral vision allows us to view objects, people, and actions at the sides of our vision, also known as our peripheral visual field. Athletes with...
Nov 02, 2020
Winning coaches are experts at breaking down sport skills, analyzing plays, and providing specific feedback to improve performance. However, when it comes to vision, the...
Oct 28, 2020
If you, or someone you know experiences frequent bouts of anxiety, you are not alone! According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA),...
Aug 18, 2020
Concussions affect the visual system by disrupting communication between the eyes and the brain. Prism eyeglasses may offer relief from the debilitating symptoms that concussions...