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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.

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Dr. Nate & Dr. Beth

Video on Infant Visual Scientific Research

OK, so this video is from the last century. Specifically 1999. But although it is not cutting edge, the first segment does a great job of demonstrating some elements of infant visual development and shows how visual scientists construct experiments to understand infants vision.


Summary of Recent Research in Vision Therapy

This is long, but worth looking at. This list of recent scientific support of vision therapy was compiled by my mentor, friend, and colleague...


Common Children’s Eye Care Question

This eye doctor makes some extremely valid points about children's eyeglasses and how and why we prescribe them...


Sports Vision and Larry Fitzgerald

I'll be the first to admit, I don't read the sports page.  In fact, I didn't realize that Tampa is home to the 2009 Super Bowl until relatively recently...


The Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions for Children’s Vision

It is that time of year again. Time for finishing off those holiday cookies and preparing for a happier, healthier, more prosperous new year...


Ask Dr. B: Is my son ready for contacts?

Dr. B: I love my contact lenses. Do you think my son is old enough to wear them safely...


Holiday shopping list for vision development

The holiday season is upon us! A wonderful time of gathering and sharing. If you have little ones (or not so little ones) at home, you probably are thinking about gifts to give...


New Research Gives Hope to Children with Common Reading-Related Vision Disorder

On Monday, the National Institute of Health (NIH) released a study showing that there is a more effective treatment for children who have a common reading-related vision disorder...


My Interview with Ann from “Little Four Eyes”

As you may know, I like to interview people from time to time who are active and knowledgeable in vision care, especially pediatric vision...


Specs 4 Us Interview with Maria Dellapina

As I posted on this site before, I have learned about a new line of frames that are specifically designed for Children with Down Syndrome. I think these frames are very cool, and judging by the testimonials, so do a lot of other people...


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