How Depression May Impact Your Vision
Depression is still classified as a mental disorder, but we now know it can also affect your physical health and well-being—vision included. Some studies even link depression to changes in visual perception. As the medical field becomes more knowledgeable on the subject, eye doctors are better able to recognize common vision problems associated with depression […]
Can 3D Movies Damage Your Eyes?
3D viewing has been making a comeback since the days of red and blue glasses of several decades ago. Modern 3D effects in movies, TV, and video games are optical illusions. Two forms of visual media are broadcast concurrently so that 3D glasses can assist your eyes and brain to interpret the content. Your right eye […]
Can Eye Problems Cause Headaches and Migraines?
Many migraine sufferers also have vision problems, including vertigo, dizziness, eyestrain, and other problems. At the onset of headaches and migraines, individuals report pressure and swelling that contributes to their head pain. If you experience frequent headaches or migraines, get an eye exam to see if your headaches could be caused by your vision. There […]
How Does Stereoscopic (3D) Vision Work?
How Does Stereoscopic (3D) Vision Work? 3D vision is the direct effect of our brains merging the images from both of our eyes together. Each of our eyes creates a single two-dimensional image, but the brain is able to interpret depth when it merges both two-dimensional images and understands the difference between them. We call […]
How Often Should You Get an Eye Exam?
Why (and How Often) Should I Get an Eye Exam? There’s more to your eyes than you might think. Our eyes serve as an indicator of our overall health and taking care of them from a young age is a must. Doctors stress the need for adults and children alike to get an eye examination […]
Can Stress Cause Vision Problems?
People often say that stress physically manifests itself—and research actually backs this up. Consistent and highly prevalent stressors often lead to affiliated health issues, and studies have actually found that stress can cause vision problems and can lead to vision loss. The following are scientific links between stress and vision, and the connection to overall […]
Adult VT #10 – "Sports Enhancement"
By Erica O’Brien, O.D., F.C.O.V.D. Optimize needs for sports enhancement Whether you want to improve accuracy on the tennis court, accuracy with shooting, or improving your ability to hit/catch a baseball, vision therapy can help to train specific visual skills that can enhance your game. In fact, many professional athletes and sports teams incorporate vision […]
Adult VT #9 – "Dyslexia and ADHD"
By Erica O’Brien, O.D., F.C.O.V.D. Visual conditions associated with dyslexia and ADHD Did you know 1 in 4 individuals, including adults) have an undetected vision issue that can impact learning? In individuals with dyslexia, ADHD and similar learning-related conditions research shows as high as 80% of these individuals have an underlying visual issue that can […]
Adult VT #8 – "The Grey Curtain"
By Erica O’Brien, O.D., F.C.O.V.D. Enhance Visual Field Awareness After a stroke or neurological trauma, peripheral vision can be lost. This can significantly impact mobility, driving, and reading. At OCVT, we can train more effective strategies to help with scanning to better cope with visual field loss. Neuro-optometric vision rehabilitation (and in some cases, combined […]
Does Neuroplasticity Change with Age?
Written by: Jessica Dziuba We have all heard the old adage “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, but in terms of neuroplasticity, you absolutely can! Traditionally, it was thought the brain stopped developing and neural connections were unchangeable after the first few years of life. However, scientists have recently found that brain plasticity […]