Blogs

Welcome to our blog!

Dr. Nate and Dr. Beth like to write on subjects that affect us in our daily lives and are relevant to healthy eye care. This blog contains information about not only about the vision of children and adults, but scientific research into vision. There are also posts about past Bright Eyes events and other local happenings.

We are always looking for excellent guest posts to share with our readers, so if you are interested, fill out the contact form below and let us know!

Cheers,

Dr. Nate & Dr. Beth

AUGUST IS CHILDREN’S VISION AND LEARNING MONTH

As parents ready millions of children across the US to start the new school year, COVD’s “August is Children’s Vision and Learning Month” campaign is working to raise...


A Brief and Wonderful Note From a Patient

The other day when I was beginning the follow-up for a patient who is doing Precise Corneal Reshaping, I was handed a small Thank You card...


Great Info on Infant Visual Development

My Colleague Dr. Dan Fortenbacher maintains a blog called EXCELerated Vision that contains lots of great information on vision and visual development...


The Scientific Basis for and Efficacy of Optometric Vision Therapy in Nonstrabismic Accommodative and Vergence Disorders

While it is not exactly light reading, this article is one of the best at concretely summarizing some of the foundations of why we offer vision therapy...


A Very Moving Story…

Thins morning I got a a very moving email from a colleague. With his permission, I have posted it here...


For Children: Vision Screening or Eye Exam ?

This is an absolutely must-see video for parents who have questions about why an comprehensive evaluation is important early in life. It also explains the differences between a comprehensive eye exam and vision screening


Mommy Blogging About InfantSee

Recently, Johnson & Johnson held an innovative event called Camp Baby. They invited "mommy bloggers" (women who blog about their experiences raising children) for a series of lectures and events...


Vision Problems Affect How Children Learn Math Skills

In the most recent issue of Optometry & Vision Development, the official journal of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, two articles were published by German scientist ...


Prozac Might Help Cure Amblyopia

We've known for quite some time that amblyopia can be improved in older children and adults. It may take more work, but it can be done with the proper vision therapy...


I Have Astigmatism… Am I Going to Make It?

All doctors, myself included, sometimes forgot that patients don't know everything that we think they know...


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