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Oculomotor Dysfunction Following an Acquired Brain Injury

November 20, 2013

You may be surprised to find out that 90% of the traumatic brain injury patients and 86.7% of the stroke patients experience a vision problem that can be classified as oculomotor dysfunction.


Concussions and The Eyes

November 11, 2013

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that changes the way your brain functions. The vast majority of concussions do NOT result in a loss of consciousness, making diagnosis more challenging than previously thought. The majority of concussions result by blunt trauma, or a blow to the head. In children, the most common cause of concussions is sports, specifically contact sports such as football, soccer, lacrosse, and hockey.


Signs of Vision Problems in Pre-Schoolers

November 04, 2013

A residency-trained pediatric optometrist is able to determine if the above behaviors are related to a vision problem and then develop a treatment plan for your child. For many vision conditions in young children, early intervention is a key to success.


Vision Problems in Preschoolers

October 28, 2013

10% of preschoolers have an eye or vision problem that can affect success in school. During this entry we are going to discuss some of the most common vision conditions that affect children of preschool age.