A Child's Vision

Children typically receive a brief visual screening in school, but these cursory exams may overlook more complicated vision problems. Vision issues are much more common among kids with certain disorders, making it essential to visit an optometrist experienced in vision therapy for a comprehensive vision exam to diagnose potential problems.

Stages in Infant Vision Development

No one is born with fully developed vision; we learn to see over a period of time, the same way we learn to speak or walk. The following is a timeline of some key vision development milestones so you know what to expect throughout...

What Literally Happens in the Blink of an Eye

Without even thinking about it, you’re blinking about 15-20 times per minute which is about 1,200 times per hour. So, why do we blink? Blinking is necessary for healthy vision for two main reasons: clearing away debris and lubricating...

Why Non-Athletes Sign Up for Sports Vision Training

You may think about vision as what you see. Sports vision is about what you perceive. How you process. What action you take. Whether you are an athlete or not, your vision is equally as important in your everyday life. Your vision...

How to Help Your Child Develop Healthy Vision

When a child first opens their eyes, they aren’t met with much more than blurry shapes and shadows, but as they grow their vision quickly develops into full, bright pictures. You can help your child develop a healthy vision...

5 Ways to Help Your Child Transition to Wearing Glasses

If your child needs prescription glasses it can present many challenges, depending on how your child reacts to the idea of wearing them. Some children find it exciting to wear glasses and some are indifferent, while others flat...

Is It Possible to Prevent Cataracts?

Normally, the lens of your eye is clear, but cataracts cloud the lens of the eye. For those patients suffering from cataracts, their vision is like looking through a foggy window. Cataracts impact daily life and make it difficult...

Will My Child Outgrow Their Farsightedness?

Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is an eye condition affecting almost 50% of individuals who need glasses. Hyperopia is characterized by difficulty focusing on nearby objects while being able to see objects at a distance properly....

Ask Dr. Wesley: What Do I Need to Know About Mask-Associated Dry Eye?

While wearing a mask is crucial during COVID-19, there are also side effects including acne, foggy glasses… and dry eye. A recent report in the Journal of Ophthalmology and Therapy details how dry eye cases have increased...

How Stress Affects Your Eyes

With so much uncertainty due to COVID-19, many of us are experiencing uncommon levels of anxiety as we navigate unique challenges. Stress affects our eating habits, moods, and sleep schedules, but it also affects our eyes. Here’s...