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24.01.2022 Convergence Insufficiency is a common vision disorder in kids where the eyes cannot work as a team or sustain their focus as a team especially with higher visual demands during near work. In this video, Optometrist Network founder, Rachel Cook, shares how her convergence insufficiency was misdiagnosed as amblyopia during her childhood...then later on treated without surgery as an adult. #convergenceinsufficiency #amblyopia #strabismus

24.01.2022 What exactly is vision therapy and how can it help you to use your eyes better? #visiontherapy #Sydneyvisiontherapy https://www.allaboutvision.com/parents/vision_therapy.htm

22.01.2022 Did you know? Children under age nine are at the highest risk for amblyopia because their vision is still developing. If you notice any signs of vision problem in your chlld including head tilting, shutting one eye, squinting, or any signs that indicate both eyes not working together, please visit an eye care professional immediately. If you are in Sydney, send us a message. #amblyopia #visionproblem #lazyeye

22.01.2022 Does amblyopia get worse with age? "Vision in the amblyopic eye may continue to decrease if left untreated. The brain simply pays less and less attention to the images sent by the amblyopic eye. Eventually, the condition stabilizes, and the eye is virtually unused," according to American Optometric Association. But is there still hope for older patients with amblyopia?... Yes, there is! Ask us how we can help you. #amblyopia #amblyopiatreatment

22.01.2022 When is an eye turn in kids considered 'normal', and when should you have it evaluated? Strabismus can be constant or intermittent. Intermittent strabismus occurs occasionally, most often during stressful situations or when the person is ill. From up to the first six months of age, intermittent strabismus is a normal developmental milestone.... If the eye turn is present after six months, it should be evaluated by an eyecare professional experienced in strabismus and vision therapy. (Source: Optometrists Network)

21.01.2022 Amblyopia can take on several forms. Click the link to find out. If you suspect that your child may have amblyopia, please have them evaluated by our behavioural optometrist. Remember, if amblyopia is not detected during a routine eye test, your child can go for years before anyone notices there is a problem, as they can cover one eye or memorize the letters with the "good" eye during an eye test. https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/d/types-of-amblyopia... #amblyopia #lazyeye #typesofamblyopia

21.01.2022 " . ?" If you notice an eye turn in your child (i.e. whilst they are reading or you just notice it), please call your local eye care professional (optometrist or ophthalmologist) right away to discuss over the phone the best recommendation. If the coronavirus is no longer a public health emergency in your area, your eye care professional may advise to see your child and will inform you extra pre...cautionary measures to keep your visit safe. Some practices may have you send specific pictures of your child, or they may ask to do a video consultation with you. It is important to note that once you notice the eye turn, you need to inform your eye care professional right away so that something can be done about it before it progresses. An eye turn should not be taken lightly. If you are a resident of Sydney and notice an eye turn in your child, please send us a message and we will give you direct access to our optometrist who will recommend the best course of action. #amblyopia #eyeturn #lazyeye #sydneyoptometrist

20.01.2022 Book recommendation All Children Have Different Eyes Author: Edie A. Glaser , Maria Burgio, PhD... All Children Have Different Eyes is a beautifully illustrated storybook that models for children with visual impairment how to confidently and competently play and make friends while facing difficult social challenges, such as how to answer questions about their condition, enter play groups, and handle their limitations responsibly. #AllChildrenHaveDifferentEyes #strabismus #nystagmus

20.01.2022 "Distance learning" is happening. This is when kids are transitioned from regular school to online school. Here are tips on good ergonomics for kids to prevent bad posture and minimise digitall eye strain. #distancelearning #kidsergonomics

19.01.2022 Signs and Symptoms Your Child May Have Amblyopia Include... -Decreased vision in one or both eyes not corrected by spectacles -Eye that turns inwards or outwards -Turning or tilting the head to use one eye only... -Eyes dont appear to work together -Strabismus (misaligned eyes) -Poor depth perception -Closing or covering one eye If you are concerned about amblyopia in your child, book in for an appointment with us. We will do everything we can to help make your child's vision better. #amblyopia #visionproblems #lazyeye

19.01.2022 What is "the glow" in photos? Did you know that a glow in your child's eye may indicate at least 20 different eye diseases and conditions? What should parents do when they see the glow in their childs eyes in photos? Read more about it here. https://knowtheglow.org/facts/... (Image credit: Know the Glow) #knowtheglow #theglow #amblyopia

19.01.2022 Watch how animals and people see the world differently. #humaneyes #animaleyes #howpeoplesee #howanimalssee

19.01.2022 When your child sees double... Convergence insufficiency is an eye teaming problem which shows up as double vision every once in a while. Some children reported seeing double in the mornings and whilst reading a very confusing and disconcerting experience for a child. To combat the double vision, the child would cover one eye, but of course that isnt a long-term solution. If you are concerned about double vision in your child, let us help.... #diplopia #doublevision #convergenceinsufficiency #strabismus #amblyopia (Image credit: Designer sanny12 of Redbubble)

18.01.2022 This is an anti-suppression activity through Gerull Labs Opto App. It contains a library of activities that can be completed on an iPad without any additional equipment or with either a stereoscope or red/cyan glasses. This allows excellent cancellation and depth perception targets. Source: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com//managing-amblyopia-can- Photo credit: Gerull Labs

18.01.2022 "So, today, older children and adults with amblyopia are told that nothing more can be done. What's more, development optometrists who disagree with this conclusion and successfully improve vision in older amblyopes may be labeled as sharks and charlatans." --Susan Barry, PhD, Professor of Neurobiology, who gained stereovision through optometric vision therapy after a lifetime of being stereoblind. #susanbarry #stereovision #stereoblind #3Dvision #susanrbarry #amblyopia

17.01.2022 Book recommendation: One Girl and Her Eye Patch by Jolene Lim, Illustrated by Colleen Lim (whose character was based off in real life) One Girl and Her Eye Patch: The story of how an ordinary little girl mastered eye alignment and gained depth perception (Unlocking The 3rd Dimension) One Girl and Her Eye Patch is based on true-life experiences of a young girl diagnosed with strabismus (eye-turn) as an infant. Through vision therapy, she successfully aligned both eyes and deve...loped depth perception. Today, she is able to delight in God's world with her hard-won binocular vision. This is Colleen's extraordinary and uplifting story. This children's picture storybook is fully illustrated by Colleen herself, as an 11-year old girl. Her vivid drawings bring to life her journey as a vivacious child with strabismus and her determination to master eye-alignment and depth perception. One Girl and Her Eye Patch is a follow up story to an earlier book, Unlocking The 3rd Dimension (published in 2017), which chronicles her brother's own journey towards achieving 3D vision as well. #onegirlandhereyepatch #jolenelim #strabismusbook #booksaaboutstrabismus

17.01.2022 August is Amblyopia Awareness Month. Amblyopia is a type of poor vision that happens in just one eye. It develops when theres a breakdown in how the brain and the eye work together, and the brain cant recognize the sight from one eye. Over time, the brain relies more and more on the other, stronger eyewhile vision in the weaker eye gets worse. (National Eye Institute) If you or a loved one has amblyopia, we are here to offer you support and advice. Thanks to neuroplasticit...y, there is still hope for those with amblyopia even if you are past childhood stage, which is the best time for treatment. Watch this video and share it to spread awareness. https://www.facebook.com/Amblyopiastrabismuskids/videos/313444509403361/

17.01.2022 It's World Strabismus Day. We are just here to offer support to anyone who has a loved one with strabismus and amblyopia as well.

16.01.2022 A cute animation about eye patching. What to do if young girls want to be a "princess", not a "pirate"? #amblyopia #patching #eyepatching

15.01.2022 How is strabismus related to poor vision? Eye misalignment can cause amblyopia in children. When the eyes are oriented in different directions, the brain receives 2 different visual images. The brain may ignore the image from the misaligned eye to avoid double vision, resulting in poor vision development of that eye. Also, an eye that sees poorly may become misaligned. Info and image source: aapos.org ... #strabismus #poorvision

15.01.2022 Hear a mother and daughter's experience of vision therapy, when they were interviewed by Julian Clegg on BBC Radio Solent. #visiontherapy #motheranddaughter #BBC https://clyp.it/ekn1j0tf

14.01.2022 If your child has intermittent esotropia or exotropia, it can make the words on a page look double or move around.

14.01.2022 What is depth perception? Depth perception is the ability to perceive distance. It can affect ones life in many different ways such as : -The inability to distinguish how far away an object is making driving unsafe -The inability to distinguish the curb from the sidewalk -Difficulty navigating stairs or missing a step... -Determining how much water to pour into a glass or coffee in a cup -Difficulty threading a needle Two healthy functioning eyes working together are required for good depth perception. So even if you have one good eye, like in the case of amblyopia, depth perception is decreased. (Source: enhancedvision.com) If you think you have depth perception concerns, send us a message today and we will connect you with our Sydney optometrist. #depthperception

12.01.2022 Many binocular vision disorders cause patients so suffer from similar symptoms. First, keep in mind that signs and symptoms are abnormalities that can indicate a potential problem, so it's always a good idea to get an evaluation by a licensed medical professional (optometrist, ophthalmologist) if you experience any of these. Signs are objective - that means it can be seen, evaluated, or tested (for example a visible eye turn). Symptoms are subjective, meaning experienced or a...pparent only to the patient (for example eye pain, tired eyes, etc.). The graphic below illustrates some common binocular vision disorders encountered in an eye clinic (this is by no means an exhaustive list). (Source: Vivid Vision, California) If you are in Sydney and experience any symptoms of eye problems or find signs of eye problems in your child, PM us and we will connect you with our optometrist for a thorough evaluation. It is best to find the problem earlier than later for better treatment outcomes. #binocularvisionproblems #strabismus #amblyopia #convergenceinsufficiency #convergenceexcess

11.01.2022 Factors that put a child at higher risk of amblyopia include: Misaligned eyes (strabismus) Unequal vision in the eyes Extreme nearsightedness or farsightedness... Anything that prevents light from entering the eye (cornea or lens defect, droopy eyelid) Family history of amblyopia or strabismus Low birth weight or premature birth #amblyopia Source: http://www.uniteforsight.org

11.01.2022 Some kids have amblyopia that goes undiagnosed, and here's why. Most kids with amblyopia wont complain of vision problems as they become used to having good vision in one eye and poor vision in the other. Not all kids with amblyopia will have wandering eyes, so parents or teachers may be unaware something is wrong. Some signs of amblyopia in children include:... -Decreased vision in one or both eyes not corrected by spectacles -Eye that turns inwards or outwards -Turning or tilting the head to use one eye only -Eyes dont appear to work together -Strabismus (misaligned eyes) -Poor depth perception -Closing or covering one eye If your child is showing one or more of these signs and you are concerned about amblyopia, please have them tested by an eyecare professional. If you live in Sydney, our optometrists can help you. Send us a direct message. #amblyopia #lazyeye #eyeturn

10.01.2022 Amblyopia and strabismus are functional vision problems. Read more about how they are different. #amblyopia #strabismus

10.01.2022 Fact: Not all kids with amblyopia will have wandering eyes. Parents or teachers may not be aware that something is wrong especially since most kids do not complain about vision problems. They believe that is how everybody else sees. Undiagnosed amblyopia may cause suppression of the weaker eye which may lead to permanent vision loss in that eye.... A comprehensive eye test done regularly is very important to detect any visual changes or issues which kids normally do not tell us about. #amblyopia #lazyeye #childrensvision

08.01.2022 What causes a smart child have to have difficulty with reading and comprehension? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JZf8nPPgWQ

08.01.2022 Children with Amblyopia See Speech Differently It's one reason why mothers may say: "Look at me when I'm talking to you." Children with amblyopia may have difficulty visually perceiving spoken words due to impaired visual-auditory integration, according to a study researchers conducted at an academic pediatric ophthalmologic clinic at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago.... Amblyopic kids may not see what you say. The researchers discovered children with amblyopia were less able than children with 20/20 vision to perceive the McGurk effectin which a person sees one sound but hears another and yet interprets it as a third sound. In the study, researchers compared 24 children with a history of amblyopia in one eye to nine children acting as controls. The researchers played the sound pa over a silent video of the sound ka. They asked the children to tell them whether they heard the sound ka, pa or ta. Normal visual-auditory integration produces the perception of hearing a fusion sound ta, the authors wrote. All nine controls perceived the McGurk effect, but only about one-half of the 24 children with amblyopia did. The fact that auditory-visual integration might be compromised reinforces that the decision to treat the child, as well as how aggressively to treat, shouldnt be based on some arbitrary cut-off for visual acuity values or for age, says developmental optometrist Leonard Press, of Fair Lawn, NJ. For some children, amblyopia resolves by five years of age, at which point their auditory-visual perception improves. In this study, all children whose amblyopia had resolved by age five or whose amblyopia had started after that age experienced the McGurk effect. But only about one-fifth of the patients whose amblyopia was unresolved by age five perceived the McGurk effect. At some point, children with amblyopia will require screening for auditory-visual integration issues, Dr. Press says. Keep in mind that this is the first study of its kind, and it would have to be replicated before suggesting that all patients with amblyopia routinely undergo central auditory processing evaluations, he adds. Burgmeier R, Desai RU, Farner KC, et al. The effect of amblyopia on visual-auditory speech perception: Why mothers may say Look at me when Im talking to you. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2014 Sep 11

07.01.2022 How important is timely, specialised care in kids with strabismus? https://www.mayoclinic.org//strabismus-the-im/mqc-20452790

07.01.2022 "What's it like now when you have your eyes straight?" "Nothing's blurry!"

07.01.2022 Brianna was a smart girl who struggled at school from a vision problem even after an eyeturn surgery at age 7. Find out how vision therapy helped her. #visiontherapy #Sydneyvisiontherapy #visiontherapysuccessstory #eyeturn... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JZf8nPPgWQ&t=3s

06.01.2022 When amblyopia is just one of several eye conditions... Read about this complex case of amblyopia, myopia and anisometropia and how eyecare professionals are managing it. #amblyopia ... https://www.myopiaprofile.com/managing-a-myopic-anisometro/

05.01.2022 Signs of vision problems Experts offer 10 signs that a child of any age may have a problem with their functional vision: 1. Avoids/dislikes reading, writing and homework.... 2. Develops disruptive classroom behaviors, cannot sit still or exhibits a short attention span. 3. Tests poorly despite knowing the material and verbalizing the answers. 4. Takes longer than average to complete assignments. 5. Covers one eye with their hand or arm. 6. Uses their finger to track while reading. 7. Makes careless mistakes on work; reverses letters or numbers. 8. Performs strong early in an assignment but struggles to finish. 9. Has difficulty with hand-eye coordination in academics, sports and physical activities. 10. Holds reading material too close to eyes. (Source: readingeagle.com) If you notice these symptoms in your child, we can refer you to our behavioural optometrists for a comprehensive assessment. Send us a message.

05.01.2022 One of amblyopia's hallmarks is difficulty with three-dimension perception, which necessitates use of both eyes. Many of the estimated two to five percent of people globally with amblyopia lack this ability known as binocular vision. Source: New Medical Life Sciences #binoclularvision #3D #3Dvision #stereovision #amblyopia

05.01.2022 There are various types of amblyopia and they are: strabismic, deprivation and refractive. Strabismic amblyopia develops when the two eyes are misaligned, during which one eye may turn up or down, in or out. Deprivation amblyopia results from physical obstruction of vision (e.g., cataract or corneal opacity).... Refractive amblyopia is caused by the inability of one eye to focus as well as the other (farsightedness or nearsightedness). One eye may see 20/20, whilst the other requires a higher prescription but cannot be corrected with prescription lenses. Simple observation alone is usually not adequate to detect amblyopia. Signs may include difficulty with depth perception (e.g., trouble catching objects, frequently bumping into things). If you suspect your child or even an adult loved one to have amblyopia, book an appointment with your local optometrist. If you are in Sydney, send us a direct message and we can refer you to our optometrist who are well trained to diagnose, manage and treat amblyopia. #amblyopia #lazyeye #adultamblyopia #childhoodamblyopia

04.01.2022 Strabismus surgery might correct the appearance and make both eyes point to the same direction, but might not address how a person is seeing. If you have a family member with strabismus who has undergone surgery, please ensure that they are really seeing better and not just looking better appearance-wise. If you are in Sydney, do give us a direct message so we can direct you to our optometrists for an assessment of how well you or your child are seeing even post strabismus surgery. #strabismus #strabismussurgery #visiontherapy

04.01.2022 Older people with strabismus are more prone to injury. Find out how vision therapy can help even older adults improve their vision. #strabismus #visiontherapy #eyeturn

03.01.2022 Abnormal vision in childhood can affect the development of higher-level brain areas responsible for things such as attention. It is very important to detect hidden vision problems in kids, and the earlier the better. If you are concerned about hidden vision problems in your child or if your child has amblyopia/strabismus that has not been checked for 2 years or more, send us a message so that we can arrange a comprehensive vision test with our behavioural optometrist. #amblyopia #strabismus #childhoodvisionproblems #attentionproblems

03.01.2022 Binocular vision dysfunctions and myopia are two separate conditions, but the reality is many young myopes do not have a single diagnosis and will likely present with co-morbid binocular dysfunctions. How do we approach treatment? Do we treat one before the other or treat simultaneously? Dr SooJin Nam Optometrist shares valuable insight.

03.01.2022 What are vision training flippers and how can you use them for vision training? Watch this video. #visiontrainingflippers #flippers #visiontraining

02.01.2022 Amblyopia or "lazy eye" is quite common and some celebrities have it too. Here is a list of celebrities with amblyopia: https://atlaseye.sg//have-you-noticed-these-9-celebs-with/

02.01.2022 Book recommendation Book: The Patch Author: Justina Chen Heddley... The kids at school want to know why Becca is wearing glasses and a patch. Instead of telling them she has amblyopia, Becca leads her friends on imaginative adventures to explain her new fashion accessory. Mitch Vanes illustrations capture the spunky exuberance of this resourceful heroine.

02.01.2022 Can playing the piano can help you see better? https://www.psychologytoday.com//piano-practice-can-have-f

01.01.2022 Fixing My Gaze is a neuroscientists journey to correcting her own vision with vision therapy. It's never too late. <3 #fixingmygaze #susanbarry #susanrbarry #visiontherapy