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What is Convergence Insufficiency?

March 31, 2021

Convergence Insufficiency (CI) is a common eye-teaming problem that results from misalignment of the eyes when focusing on up close, such as when reading...


A Reintroduction to Advanced Vision Therapy Center for 2021

January 1, 2021

We hope your new year is off to a good start. If you’re here, you’re probably researching what vision therapy can do for you or someone you love...


Vision Therapy vs Pencil Push-ups

December 21, 2017

Vision therapy can be a bit unfamiliar to some people. We are going to begin this blog by discussing briefly when vision therapy is used...


What's the Difference Between a Neuro-Optometrist and a Developmental/Behavioral Optometrist?

November 22, 2017

Many people are unaware of the differences between an optometrist, a neuro-optometrist, and a behavioral or developmental optometrist...


Eye Injury Prevention

October 14, 2017

It's a dangerous world we live in today! With October upon us, people are thinking about spooky, creepy crawly things, and of course things that go bump in the night...


TBI Awareness: The Importance of Working With a Neuro-Optometrist

September 22, 2017

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a term used within the medical community to describe an injury to the brain which is not hereditary, congenital or degenerative. Traumatic Brain Injury can be result from a blow to the head, whiplash, seizure disorders, tumors, stroke, toxic exposure, or infectious diseases to name a few.


How to Find the Best Vision Therapy Program

August 22, 2017

Many people have heard of vision therapy, but don't know a lot about it. As with any type of therapy, the effectiveness of the program is dependent upon several factors...


Vision and Learning

July 20, 2017

Everyday in our schools students are presented with information that they are required to look at, interpret, and process that information...


Convergence Insufficiency

June 19, 2017

Convergence Insufficiency (CI) is a common eye-teaming problem which occurs when the eyes are unable to maintain the ocular posture necessary for reading or near tasks...


Ultraviolet Awareness

May 9, 2017

After this abnormally tedious Boise winter, we are all ready to get outside and play in the sun! Hold on though, before you rush outside, have you taken the necessary precautions to protect...