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...

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...

Can Vision Therapy Help Migraines?

While there are many factors that can contribute to migraines, those with chronic migraines may not be aware that their vision could be the cause. When there is an eye condition preventing the eyes from aligning or focusing properly,...

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...

Why Am I Experiencing Sudden Vision Changes?

Random floaters, blurry sightlines, or dry eyes can occur suddenly and might seem alarming. In general, vision changes are perfectly normal, especially as you age and grow. So, why are you experiencing sudden changes in vision?...

Ask Dr. Wesley: What Are the Effects of Extended Screen Time on Eyes?

These days, most of us have jobs that require staring at computer screens for hours each day. This puts a real strain on our eyes. Even if you have never had eye problems before, you may notice “computer vision syndrome”...

3 Risks of being Nearsighted

Nearsightedness, or myopia, is one of the most common vision refraction errors people experience. In most cases, it begins in childhood and progresses. Myopia is a refractive error of the eye, meaning that the shape of the eye...

4 Symptoms that Indicate Vision-Related Reading Issues

Although there are many possible reasons that your child may struggle with reading, vision is often a key factor in childhood learning limitations. Your child’s vision is a crucial tool for success in school, and if their vision...