Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVDJul 1, 20212 minConvergence Insufficiency and ADHDWhen a child is asked to attend to near point tasks, such as reading or schoolwork, the visual demand naturally increases due to the...
Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVDJun 7, 20192 minPencil Push-Ups Are Not EnoughToo often, pencil push-ups are assigned as an “exercise” to improve ocular convergence ability. Occupational therapists, physical...
Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVDMay 24, 20192 minVIP StatusVisual perception is the process we use to gather visual information from the environment and the ability to organize, understand and...
Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVDMay 10, 20192 minPrimitive ReflexesPrimitive reflexes are automatic movements originating in the brain stem and are essential for a baby’s survival in the first few weeks...
Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVDApr 26, 20192 minVision therapy is not an exercise to increase strength of eye musclesOften descriptions of vision therapy include the phrase “vision exercises” or “physical therapy for your eyes”, this phrasing, however,...
Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVDFeb 7, 20173 minThe Connection Between Vision and the Vestibular System – Part 3In our January blog post we reviewed some of the visual issues that can arise with vestibular disorders. So to continue this topic...
Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVDJan 17, 20172 minThe Connection Between Vision and the Vestibular System – Part 2In our last blog post we discussed the connection between the vestibular system and visual system via the automatic function known as the...
Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVDDec 20, 20162 minThe Connection Between Vision and the Vestibular System – Part 1A great analogy for explaining the connection between the visual system and the vestibular system is described in an article by the...
Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVDOct 27, 20162 minMyopia (Nearsightedness): A Growing ConcernMyopia, also known as nearsightedness, refers to someone who sees things more clearly up close rather than in the distance. There are at...
Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVDSep 20, 20162 minVision and Sports PerformanceNot only do poor visual skills cause difficulties in reading and learning in the classroom, but they also significantly affect your...
Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVDSep 1, 20161 minVision 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...
Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVDAug 18, 20161 minThe ABCs of Vision IssuesChildren with visual impairments experience greater difficulty with school-related tasks such as reading and writing, playing sports, and...
Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVDJun 15, 20161 minVision and ConcussionVision is so important; vision is integrated throughout the whole brain. Humans are very much visual-spatial beings and when the visual...
Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVDMay 25, 20161 minVision and DyslexiaReading to learn is a complex process that involves many interrelated mechanisms. These mechanisms must communicate with each other...
Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVDMay 17, 20161 minBlue Light and Screen TimeBlue light is everywhere. There are many sources of blue light, the most powerful being the sun. The sun contains all the colors of the...
Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVDMay 2, 20161 minSimilar Symptoms as ADD/ADHDThere has often been a correlation between ADHD/ADD and binocular vision dysfunction. This association may not be surprising due to the...
Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVDMar 25, 20161 minThe Importance of an Efficient Visual System for School-Aged ChildrenAn efficient visual system is critical for a school-aged child. Over 80% of what we learn is obtained through vision. A study conducted...
Ryan Edwards, OD, FCOVDFeb 3, 20161 minNeuro-Optometric Rehab for Vision and LearningIf you have a child that struggles with reading or completing their homework, they may suffer from an underlying vision issue. Your child...