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

AOA’s Statement about 3D vision

The American Optometric Association, explains why 3D technology such as 3D movies and the Nintendo 3DS can detect important vision problems in this short video...


An Optometrist’s Review of the Nintendo 3DS

For months, I’ve been reading, writing, and speaking about the Nintendo 3DS, all without actually seeing or using it...


Vision Therapy Video

This video is the first in a series by my friend and mentor, optometrist Dr. John Abbondanza, about vision therapy...


Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions for Computer Vision Syndrome

If 2010 has taught me anything, it is that our lives are becoming increasingly digital. Not only is more of our work performed on computers and online, but much of our leisure time, too...


A Warning about the Nintendo 3DS and Childrens Vision

Today there has been a lot of discussion about an unreleased hand-gaming system cleverly called the the Nintendo 3DS. The system is similar to the popular Nintendo DS, which has a small touch-screen...


AOL Story

More and more regularly there are stories in the local and national media about vision therapy. This is great because not everyone is aware that vision problems can be responsible for a child having trouble learning to read...


Dr. Nate Writes Computer Vision Syndrome Article for Mashable

At Bright Eyes, many of our patients spend a lot of time at the computer. We try to educate these patients about Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) so that they can be as productive as possible.


Girl’s Life Saved Due to Facebook Photo

This is a great example of how the tools of social media can have very significant real-world positive effects...


The Science Behind Amblyopia Treatment

You may have a friend or family member who has had or is currently undergoing treatment for amblyopia.


August is National Children’s Vision and Learning Month

Millions of children are heading back to their classrooms without the visual skills required to succeed in school.


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