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    Convergence Insufficiency and ADHD
    Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
    • Jul 1, 2021
    • 2 min

    Convergence Insufficiency and ADHD

    When a child is asked to attend to near point tasks, such as reading or schoolwork, the visual demand naturally increases due to the...
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    Pencil Push-Ups Are Not Enough
    Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
    • Jun 7, 2019
    • 2 min

    Pencil Push-Ups Are Not Enough

    Too often, pencil push-ups are assigned as an “exercise” to improve ocular convergence ability. Occupational therapists, physical...
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    VIP Status
    Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
    • May 24, 2019
    • 2 min

    VIP Status

    Visual perception is the process we use to gather visual information from the environment and the ability to organize, understand and...
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    Primitive Reflexes
    Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
    • May 10, 2019
    • 2 min

    Primitive Reflexes

    Primitive reflexes are automatic movements originating in the brain stem and are essential for a baby’s survival in the first few weeks...
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    Vision therapy is not an exercise to increase strength of eye muscles
    Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
    • Apr 26, 2019
    • 2 min

    Vision therapy is not an exercise to increase strength of eye muscles

    Often descriptions of vision therapy include the phrase “vision exercises” or “physical therapy for your eyes”, this phrasing, however,...
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    The Connection Between Vision and the Vestibular System – Part 3
    Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
    • Feb 7, 2017
    • 3 min

    The Connection Between Vision and the Vestibular System – Part 3

    In our January blog post we reviewed some of the visual issues that can arise with vestibular disorders. So to continue this topic...
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    The Connection Between Vision and the Vestibular System – Part 2
    Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
    • Jan 17, 2017
    • 2 min

    The Connection Between Vision and the Vestibular System – Part 2

    In our last blog post we discussed the connection between the vestibular system and visual system via the automatic function known as the...
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    The Connection Between Vision and the Vestibular System – Part 1
    Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
    • Dec 20, 2016
    • 2 min

    The Connection Between Vision and the Vestibular System – Part 1

    A great analogy for explaining the connection between the visual system and the vestibular system is described in an article by the...
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    Myopia (Nearsightedness): A Growing Concern
    Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
    • Oct 27, 2016
    • 2 min

    Myopia (Nearsightedness): A Growing Concern

    Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, refers to someone who sees things more clearly up close rather than in the distance. There are at...
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    Vision and Sports Performance
    Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
    • Sep 20, 2016
    • 2 min

    Vision and Sports Performance

    Not only do poor visual skills cause difficulties in reading and learning in the classroom, but they also significantly affect your...
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    Vision Therapy and Orthoptics – What’s the Difference?
    Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
    • Sep 1, 2016
    • 1 min

    Vision Therapy and Orthoptics – What’s the Difference?

    A helpful approach to distinguishing these two terms is to think of vision therapy as the umbrella term for a treatment program that...
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    The ABCs of Vision Issues
    Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
    • Aug 18, 2016
    • 1 min

    The ABCs of Vision Issues

    Children with visual impairments experience greater difficulty with school-related tasks such as reading and writing, playing sports, and...
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    Vision and Concussion
    Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
    • Jun 15, 2016
    • 1 min

    Vision and Concussion

    Vision is so important; vision is integrated throughout the whole brain. Humans are very much visual-spatial beings and when the visual...
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    Vision and Dyslexia
    Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
    • May 25, 2016
    • 1 min

    Vision and Dyslexia

    Reading to learn is a complex process that involves many interrelated mechanisms. These mechanisms must communicate with each other...
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    Blue Light and Screen Time
    Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
    • May 17, 2016
    • 1 min

    Blue Light and Screen Time

    Blue light is everywhere. There are many sources of blue light, the most powerful being the sun. The sun contains all the colors of the...
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    Similar Symptoms as ADD/ADHD
    Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
    • May 2, 2016
    • 1 min

    Similar Symptoms as ADD/ADHD

    There has often been a correlation between ADHD/ADD and binocular vision dysfunction. This association may not be surprising due to the...
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    The Importance of an Efficient Visual System for School-Aged Children
    Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
    • Mar 25, 2016
    • 1 min

    The Importance of an Efficient Visual System for School-Aged Children

    An efficient visual system is critical for a school-aged child. Over 80% of what we learn is obtained through vision. A study conducted...
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    Neuro-Optometric Rehab for Vision and Learning
    Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVD
    • Feb 3, 2016
    • 1 min

    Neuro-Optometric Rehab for Vision and Learning

    If you have a child that struggles with reading or completing their homework, they may suffer from an underlying vision issue. Your child...
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