Double Vision
Double vision, also known as “seeing double” or the medical term diplopia, is the perception of two images of a single object. This occurs when
Blurry Vision
There are many potential causes for blurry eyes. The answer to why you have blurry vision is best answered by your eye care professional, who
Amblyopia
Amblyopia, commonly called lazy eye, refers to the improper development or significant loss of vision in an eye. It occurs when the brain does not
Syntonics
Known also as optometric phototherapy, syntonics deal with the application of selected visible-light frequencies and are used to treat lazy eye and problems with peripheral
Marsden Balls
Here, a ball with letters, numbers, colors, pictures, or a combination is hung from the ceiling. In activities used to help focus visual attention, the
Directional Sequencers
This device integrates all of the senses used for learning. It is one of the basic instruments used for visual-motor training, and helps with direction,
Saccadic Fixators
This entails a wall-mounted square board with a starburst design. Along the various striations of the starburst are lighted buttons. As the buttons light up,
Rotation Trainers
Rotation trainers consist of a disk – with various designs – that is attached to a rod-like base. As the disk rotates, the patient is
Filters
Optical filters carefully transfer light in a specific range of wavelengths or colors while obstructing what remains. These dyed plastic or glass devices are placed
Prisms
A prism has the same cross-section across the entire length of its shape. When used in eyeglasses, they often correct abnormalities associated with nearsightedness, farsightedness
Therapeutic Lenses
Contact lenses, or therapeutic lenses, are thin lenses that are placed on the surface of the eye. While some wear them for cosmetic reasons, their
Computer Software
Computer aided vision therapy consists of a software package designed to enhance eye tracking skills, visual thinking, processing skills and binocular vision skills. Eye teaming,
