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Occasionally a paper is released claiming that optometry and vision therapy is ineffective and unfounded scientifically.  They often make a cursory examination of the evidence and make bold statements which are erroneous...

LASIK (laser assisted in situ keratomileusis) is another treatment option for refractive error (nearsighted, farsighted and astigmatism).  It provides an alternative to glasses or contacts to improve vision.  It is the most common form of refractive surgery...

Our brains do not like to see double, nor do they like to see clearly out of one eye and poorly out of the other, either can be very disconcerting.   To avoid this, the brain will suppress the misaligned or blurry eye...

Vision is fascinating.  It is one of those rare things which even casual observation makes people pause and wonder.  We use our visual system effortlessly but we are well aware it is exceedingly complex...

I wanted to share this with you. This is a link to a lecture from a former professor of mine Dr. Dominick Maino,  discussing amblyopia...

Understanding what defines a visually perfect person is a very useful tool in understanding how less perfect people work.  So here is an overview of normal development assuming people end up perfect every step along the way...

How to prescribe prism, in less than five minutes. I had this conversation with my boss when I first started my job.  I had just graduated from school and I thought I knew everything but I was sure I knew nothing...

In adults eye turns have different effect based on size...

We have already discussed what a perfect person’s vision is like throughout their life.  Unfortunately many people do not have perfect vision and the most common reason are the three kinds of refractive error...

I hope you have had a wonderful holiday and are enjoying returning to the routine of “normal” life.  I had a wonderful holiday with family as I hope your family surrounded you...