Why Children’s Vision Needs More Than a Standard Eye Test
Children rely on their vision for learning and development. Discover why a comprehensive children’s eye examination looks beyond basic eyesight tests.
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Midyear School Reports Can Be A Lot For Parents To Take In
You may see comments like “needs to improve focus,” “slow to complete written tasks,” “does not stay on task,” or “not yet working at expected level.” It is natural to wonder whether your child is distracted, not trying hard enough, or dealing with something that has not yet been identified. In my consulting room, one…
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If Your Child Has ADHD, Consider Getting Their Eyes Checked
It’s a scenario all too familiar for many parents and teachers, a child diagnosed with ADHD, battling to stay focused, struggling with schoolwork, and often displaying behavioural challenges. While ADHD is a recognised condition, what if there’s more to the story? Could vision problems be contributing to these difficulties? The answer is a resounding yes….
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A Parent’s Guide to Prevent Your Children Losing Their Glasses: Avoiding The Stress Of Lost Glasses With Orbit X
I’ll never forget that moment in the school carpark lot, my daughter’s eyes filling with tears as she whispered, “Mum, I can’t find them anywhere!” The glasses we’d carefully chosen together just three weeks ago had vanished somewhere between maths class and dismissal. At that moment, I wasn’t just the Practice Manager at Eyes By…
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Reading Comprehension Disorder : Understanding The Struggle
Reading comprehension disorder, also known as specific reading comprehension deficiency, is a learning difficulty that primarily affects a child’s ability to understand the meaning of written text. While these children may be able to read words accurately, they struggle to grasp the overall message or make inferences from the text. This disorder can significantly impact…
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The Impact of Visual Stress on Kids’ Learning
How would you feel if the words moved while you were reading? Or if your eyes felt sore after a short period of near work? Or if you were accused of not trying, even though you were trying harder than the child sitting next to you in class? Would you be motivated to learn, or…
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Apple Devices : Strategies to Combat Screen-Related Eye Strain and Myopia
Understanding Myopia and Screen Time Apple’s latest innovation focuses on promoting ocular health, particularly targeting myopia prevention. Their approach combines technology with health insights, introducing two groundbreaking features that leverage the capabilities of the Apple Watch and iOS devices. Firstly, Apple’s emphasis on daylight exposure as a preventive measure against myopia is rooted in research….
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Why All Kids Diagnosed with ADHD Should Have Their Eyes Examined
ADHD And Visual Learning It’s a scenario all too familiar for many parents and teachers, a child diagnosed with ADHD, battling to stay focused, struggling with schoolwork, and often displaying behavioural challenges. While ADHD is a recognised condition, what if there’s more to the story? Could vision problems be contributing to these difficulties? The answer…
