OD Corner

33 Suggestive Signs of Eye/Vision Problems

1. Defective ocular fixation or visual interactions 2. Abnormal light reflex (including both the corneal light reflections and the red fundus reflection) 3. Abnormal or irregular pupils 4. Large and/or cloudy eyes 5. Drooping eyelid 6. Lumps or swelling around [...]

Blocked Tear Ducts a Risk Factor for Amblyopia

FRIDAY, Oct. 21 (HealthDay News) — Children younger than age 3 who have blocked tear ducts are at greater risk for amblyopia, or “lazy eye” — a condition that could result in permanent vision loss if not treated early enough, [...]

Interesting Developments in New York…

New York state is no longer requiring residents to pass an eye test! Click for the article.

What is Vision Therapy?

Vision therapy is a type of treatment that is designed to improve visual function using lenses, prisms, and other eye exercises. Patients who come into our office for vision therapy can normally see just fine either with or without glasses [...]

Glaucoma Pathway Similar to That of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s

Researchers have identified a new and unexpected biological pathway that likely contributes to the development of glaucoma and resultant vision loss, according to a study in the January 19 edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Previous [...]