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Neuro-Developmental Optometry: Treatment of functional vision processing problems such as: ADD/ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dev. Delay, Traumatic Brain injury etc.

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Excited to take part in this panel next month @NoraVisionrehab annual meeting in Denver!! #Neurooptometry #visionrehabilitation #braininjury #tbi #abi #concussion

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Happy Birthday America!!! Let’s celebrate 249 years of freedom, innovation and achievement!!

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Happy Eye Trivia Friday!

What is the average lifespan of eyelashes?

A. 5 years

B. 5 days

C. 5 months

Drop your guesses below!

Tune in next week to find out the answer!

#eyehealth #eyetrivia

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Vestibular dysfunction is caused by damage to the vestibular system by disease, viral infection, high doses of certain antibiotics, stroke, degeneration of the inner ear’s balance function, blows to the head or some other unspecified causes.

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Few sports are as physically and visually demanding as hockey.

If you’re one of the many people whose reaction time on the rink needs improvement, don’t despair. We offer sports vision therapy to help you improve your visual skills to excel in hockey and many other sports.

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Dry eye syndrome can disrupt your life in small and big ways.

A few examples include:

Lower work productivity

Extreme discomfort in a heated or air-conditioned room

Sensitivity to light

Red, irritated eyes

Waking up with painful, sticky eyes

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Signs of Myopia in Children

- Squinting at the TV

- Holding books or devices very close to their face

- Complaining of headaches

- Difficulty seeing the board in class

Ignoring these signs can lead to more severe problems down the road.

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Eye Trivia Friday!

Do you remember our trivia question from last week?

What’s nystagmus?

A. The Greek God of vision.

B. Quick side to side eye movements that you cannot control.

C. Pink eye.

The answer is: B!

Tune in next week for another round of Eye Trivia!

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Your eye doctor will perform a variety of specialized tests to precisely evaluate your visual skills before, during, and after treatment. These include tests that check for visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, eye tracking and depth perception, among others.

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Do any of these symptoms seem familiar?

Gritty, itchy, or stinging eyes

Excessive tearing and discharge

Eyes that feel tired or dry

Increased light sensitivity

Regularly using eye drops

Discomfort that worsens as the day progresses

If so, you may have dry eye syndrome

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Myopia progression in children is more than just a rapidly changing prescription. Medical research now indicates that myopia progression in children can actually be dangerous.

To thwart any of these sight-robbing conditions, contact us today!

#myopia #myopiamangement

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Eye Trivia Friday!

What’s nystagmus?

A. The Greek God of Vision.

B. Quick side to side eye movements that you cannot control.

C. Pink eye.

Drop your guesses below and check in next week for the answer!

#vision #eyehealth

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At The Sports Vision Center at Neuro-Vision Associates of North Texas, we help you be the athlete you know you can be!

Perfecting cognitive-visual skills such as:

Peripheral vision awareness

Eye-tracking

Visual concentration

Color contrast

Contact us today!

#sportsvision

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Our dry eye treatment program is individualized to each patient according to the root cause.
We aim to restore or maintain the normal amount of tears in the eye to minimize dryness and discomfort.

Book a consultation with one of our eye doctors today!

#dryeye #dryeyetreatment

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Our practice uses state-of-the-art equipment to develop a personalized treatment plan for your child. These include customized contact lenses and special prescription eye drops

At your initial consultation, your doctor will determine the treatment that will work best.

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Remember our trivia from last week?

Which of these is an actual part of the eye?

A. The Canal of Schlemm

B. The Zonule of Zinn

C. The Lacrimal Caruncle

D. All of the above?

The answer is: D: All of the above!

Some crazy names, I know!

#vision #eyehealth

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A lazy eye is likely to be just as strong as the other eye, but because of impaired binocular vision, the signals from the amblyopic eye to the brain have been turned off.

Vision therapy effectively treats amblyopia in both adults and children.

Contact us today to learn more!

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It takes way more than strength and speed to play at the top. The skills required by an elite football all depend on vision skills, which can be perfected. All these core vision skills that make or break an athlete can be improved, so you can dramatically up your game!

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While over 80% of dry eye cases are due to blocked oil glands in the eyelids  — other factors can also cause this syndrome. These include:

Gender 

Age

Environment

Medication

Auto-immune disorders

#dryeye #dryeyetreatment

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As of now, there isn’t yet a way to fully prevent myopia. However, certain lifestyle factors can delay myopia onset. For example, give your child ample time in the sunlight each day, limit their daily screen time, and encourage them to take breaks from doing near activities.