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We all know that concussions are a serious medical condition, but did you know that they can also affect your vision? In fact, for some people, concussions can cause visual disturbances that last up to six months after the injury. Read on as an Annapolis, MD vision therapy optometrist discusses post-concussion syndrome and how vision therapy can help.

Dyslexia is a learning disability that makes it difficult for people to read and interpret words. People with dyslexia have trouble identifying the parts of words and understanding how different letters and groups of letters work together to make sounds.

Have you ever struggled with focus, concentration, and motivation? Then you know it can impact every area of your life. BrainTap™ is a technology that’s based on scientific research into how our brains learn. It uses rhythmic entrainment and a series of patterns to help your brain process information faster and more efficiently.

As helpful as vision therapy can be for children who struggle in the classroom, it can also benefit adults in similar ways. This includes adults who have 20/20 vision. 

ADD, ADHD, or a vision problem? If your child has been diagnosed with one of these labels, you may be wondering if it’s a correct diagnosis. It’s a good thing to ask. 

Nowadays, digital eye strain has become as commonplace as the common cold, what with how digital devices have taken over our lives. Computers, laptops, tablets, mobile phones all make our eyes work so much harder than the days of text on paper.

Crossed eyes, also known as strabismus, is a misalignment of the eyes that causes them to point in different directions. On average, strabismus affects an estimated four percent of children under the age of six.

As important as physical prowess is on the playing field, other factors separate good athletes from high-performing competitors. Visual processing is one of those factors. An athlete’s ability to quickly process visual information on the field enables him or her to make the types of split-second moves that take their game to the next level.

Most everyone knows how important good vision is to navigating everyday life, from reading, to driving, to enjoying walks in nature. What’s not as well-known is the critical role vision plays in creating memories, forming perceptions, thinking, and even balance and coordination.

For children struggling with vision-based learning problems, vision therapy can work wonders at helping them improve their classroom performance. But did you know that adults can benefit from vision therapy, too?