EYE SPECIALISTS - VISION

Vision is more than the ability to read 20/20 letters on an eye chart. Vision is the culmination of many different eye and head movements. Vision is the accuracy of an optical image being processed into neurological signals. Vision is the ability to compose those neurological signals into cognitive images. Vision is the ability to efficiently focus at an object and relax focus after viewing is finished.

Vision is closely related to balance, and if the middle ear and the visual system are not in agreement, poor balance and vertigo may occur. Vision is depth perception, color detection, shape recognition. Vision is structural anatomy of the eye, optics, and ocular health. Vision is eye-hand coordination and dexterity. Vision is being able to look at an object or printed words and store it into memory. If any of the above are not working efficiently, vision is compromised, and many signs or symptoms may occur. Many times, poor grades and trouble in school are indicators of vision related learning problems.

Fluctuating vision or headaches can indicate focusing problems. Headaches, double vision, poor reading comprehension, poor attention skills, poor depth perception, or utilization of only one eye often arise from poor eye alignment (convergence or divergence). Clumsiness, poor balance, poor reading, poor attention skills, and difficulty with sports may be due to inaccuracy of eye movements. Trouble with puzzles, games, or construction may be derived from poor shape recognition.

Fortunately, most of these problems can be trained by Vision Therapy. Vision Therapy is composed of eye exercises. These exercises train the efficiency of each aspect of the visual system, and teaches the patient to combine all components.Also proper eye care also needs a proper diet.Defiencies in minerals and vitamins such as Bioflavonoids and vitamins a, b and c are all known to promote good eye health.

Pediatric Optometry is very important in development of the eyes. Pediatric optometry should be performed on every patient at 6 months old, 2 years old, and then 6 years old. After the age of 6, the patient should return yearly. If developmental abnormalities are discovered early, a child can usually be corrected. Some common pediatric abnormalities are congenital cataracts (born with), large differences in refractive error (different prescriptions between the two eyes), congenital glaucoma, Lazy Eye, and many other problems that may go undetected until the child becomes older.