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Children with neuro-developmental delays, such as autism, ADHD, and cerebral palsy, may experience a range of vision problems that can affect their ability to learn, communicate, and interact with the world around them. These vision problems can include difficulties with eye tracking, focusing, and general visual perception skills. Individuals with Autism Spectrum disorder show a… Continue reading What does Vision therapy involve for children with neuro-developmental conditions?
Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are two of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders affecting children today. While they are distinct conditions, they often share similar symptoms and may occur together in the same child. One area that has received increasing attention in recent years is the link between these disorders and certain eye… Continue reading Vision Problems in ADHD & Autism Children
Infantile Esotropia Vs Alternating Esotropia Infantile esotropia and alternating esotropia are two types of strabismus, a condition where the eyes are misaligned and do not look in the same direction. Infantile esotropia is a form of inward deviation of one or both eyes that typically begins before the age of six months, while alternating esotropia… Continue reading VISION VIBES ORTHOPTICS: CASE STUDY #1
I think it's about time to share my experience with laser refractive surgery and I'm very sad to say that it was not a positive one. 4 months ago I made the brave decision to become glasses-free. Since I was 18 and onwards, my glasses script kept changing until recently when it has finally stabilized.… Continue reading My experience with Laser refractive surgery
This post has been at the top of my topic list for about 2 years. I've started it as a draft and have just been holding it off for no legit reason. But before the summer ends, I'd like to share two summery blissful smoothies (please don't hate me if I have mistaken the word… Continue reading Spoil Your Eyes With Summer Smoothies
The use of the retinoscope/ opthalmoscope can feel intimidating, especially for students. For me, my disliking of retinoscope increased when I was released into the workforce and non of the clinics I worked at used it, even at the hospital! But today, the retinoscope is my friend and I'm writing this post to hopefully expand… Continue reading My Retinoscope is my friend!!
We all know the basics of treating refractive errors: using spherical and cylindrical lenses! Easy. But, I remember as a student, It got more complicated when children and cycloplegia came into the equation. Here's your guide, you can thank me later. Myopia: As a general rule always fully correct the cycloplegic refraction of Myopia in… Continue reading Simplifying Refractive Errors in Children for Students: When to treat?!
A refractive error occurs when the image can't be perfectly focused on the retina due to disturbances of the optics of the eye. The result is a blur in vision at some distance. High refractive errors can be accompanied by headaches, difficulty reading print, print jumping around, halos and glare and double vision. While refractive… Continue reading Understanding Refractive Errors
It is not surprising that gestational diabetes can temporarily affect a mother's vision, as mentioned in the previous post. However, recent studies have found a link between mother's diabetes (Type I, Type II and gestational) and the baby's vision over the course of his/her upbringing (up to the age of 25). The studies have found… Continue reading Gestational Diabetes? How does it affect the unborn baby’s vision?
Just another symptom from what to expect when you are expecting! or should I say not expecting?! Yes, your eyes do go through some changes whilst pregnant. While most are non-concerning and temporary, a few are more significant and require a little more care. Blurry Eyes You may have already noticed, your vision might have… Continue reading Pregnant? What happens to your eyes?
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