Many people don’t realize the great extent to which vision affects learning. Not only can vision issues –
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Sports are a part of everyday life in the United States. Unfortunately, along with sports come sports injuries,
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When a child is having a hard time reading, it’s frustrating for many people, not just the child.
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Physicians are busy people. With a long list of patients to see, they have to work quickly and
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Is dizziness a common experience for you, especially when you are in a large enclosed space like a
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Concussion (which is also known as mild traumatic brain injury) is an issue that has seen a lot
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It seems that every year, we spend more time looking at digital screens. Not only is the majority
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There’s nothing quite as heartbreaking as seeing your child struggle in school. When he or she starts having
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Human sight is possible because of an incredibly complex system of interacting parts working together to form one
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While recreational sports do provide many positive benefits, they also come with a big downside: the frequent occurrence
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The wrong kind of lighting can really do a number on your productivity in the office, as well
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With the extent to which technology now permeates our society, digital devices are being used more and more
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Becoming dizzy while driving, as you’re surrounded by other cars whizzing by at high speeds, can be one of
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While yearly eye exams are essential to ensuring eye health and acuity, sometimes a new prescription isn’t enough
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When it comes to athletics, having good hand-eye coordination is essential to nearly every sport, particularly those involving
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The way in which the brain directs all the intricate systems in the human body is truly amazing.
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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common occurrence that can result from a sharp, severe blow to
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A headache is a common malady that can be brought on by a variety of different factors, such
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If clumsiness has plagued you throughout your life and you often find yourself tripping over things, knocking into
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Published on MetroParent.com | By Claire Charlton The cause of your child's learning difficulties may not be what you think.
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In recent years, parents and teachers alike have lamented the increasing number of children who have been diagnosed
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School and recreational sports provide many great benefits to kids and teens: it teaches them cooperation and teamwork,
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Many people who suffer from chronic dizziness and nausea, blurred vision and other related symptoms feel like they
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There are times when even prismatic lenses aren’t enough to eliminate a patient’s symptoms of Binocular Vision Dysfunction
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“I feel off.” “I’ve been dizzy for years, but doctors can’t figure it out.” (more…)
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Most people are familiar with the way a routine eye exam works. An optometrist performs a series of
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Dizziness is one of the most frightening and overwhelming physical sensations you can experience, which can make it
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Does your child have difficulty reading? Does he frequently skip lines or lose his place while reading? Has
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Do you frequently experience headaches in and around your eyes, forehead, temples and sinus areas? Is your quality
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Now that fall has arrived and students have a couple months of school under their belts, the time
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Do you have a problem with keeping your place while reading? Do words seem to swim on the
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Severe neck pain can make day-to-day life very difficult. The ongoing stiffness and soreness is bad enough, but
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Do you or someone you know suffer from generalized anxiety disorder or panic attacks? Anxiety disorders may include
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To say that someone has a binocular vision dysfunction means that their eyes aren’t aligned correctly. Even a
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Anyone who’s ever experienced a migraine knows how excruciatingly painful and debilitating they can be. Migraine sufferers experience
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“I've just had an eye exam, but I still can't read.” (more…)
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While sustaining a concussion can entail losing consciousness, it affects your body – and your brain – in
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What is Vertical Heterophoria (VH)? An important component of sight is binocular vision, which refers to the eyes’
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Vision plays a bigger role in learning than most people realize. Reading is a vital part of all
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We're living in a world of a holistic approach to healing. Instead of focusing solely on using medication
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With school back in session and practices for fall sports beginning, now is a good time to discuss
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Vertical Heterophoria: How It Affects You Dizziness, lightheadedness, balance problems, anxiety, migraines – if these have become symptoms
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Community Outreach Manager Elli Altman was first a patient at Vision Specialists. Now she shares her and other
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Through Elli's Eyes: HOUSE CALL Elli Altman is the Community Outreach Manager at Vision Specialists of Michigan. Before
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When you can't get off the carnival ride... Summertime is here. It’s a time for fun. Children and
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DON'T DO IT FOR YOURSELF Elli Altman is the Community Outreach Manager at Vision Specialists of Michigan. Before
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Seems impossible, I know. But, it happens all the time. A new patient comes in, gets comfy in
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THE EFFECT OF VISUAL CHAOS ON THE BODY Two years ago, when the doctor at Vision Specialists
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Community Outreach Manager Elli Altman started as a patient of Vision Specialists of Michigan. Now she teaches
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Community Outreach Manager Elli Altman started as a patient of Vision Specialists of Michigan. Now she teaches
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Neck ache and head tilt: signs of a subtle vision misalignment Just about everyone has experienced a sore
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Through Elli's Eyes Elli Altman is our Community Outreach Manager. She teaches others how to identify a vision
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Parents must pay attention to children’s attitude toward reading When a child undergoes the vision screening process at
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Why Your Dizziness and Vertigo Won’t Leave You Alone Dizzy spells. For some of us, it may happen
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Through Elli's Eyes: 2,555 VSM Community Outreach Manager Elli Altman shares her own experiences with a vision misalignment
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Why Your Doctor May Not Know About Vision Misalignment The history of Vertical Heterophoria (VH) While Vertical Heterophoria
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Tips from a TBI Survivor Some days it feels like my traumatic brain injury has won. Like I
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Vision Misalignment: Through Elli's Eyes Sometimes you have to tell your own story--lay yourself bare--in order to help
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How your agoraphobia or anxiety could be caused by a vision misalignment Imagine this: you walk into one
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“I get dizzy all the time.” “I get car sick a lot--particularly as a passenger." “I cannot go
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How to Support Someone with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or persistent Post-Concussion symptoms (PCS) It’s vital for
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Why you should see a NeuroVisual Optometrist for your headaches and other symptoms From all walks of life,
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It was 1985, and I was on a double-date with the man who eventually became my husband (Dr.
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I caused myself many problems at the age of 19. I am now 32. I was introduced to
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