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Poor Grades Explained by Vision Problems: College of Optometrists in Vision Development offers hope to parents of struggling readers THU, JUN 05 When school resumes in August, educators, parents, and students will strive to improve reading levels. According to the Common Core Curriculum, “Students will be challenged and asked questions that push them to refer…
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Is reading a struggle for your child? Does homework take HOURS to do? Has your child been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD? Do you or your child have Lazy Eye or an Eye Turn? Is there any HELP for these problems? (937) 320-0300 YES! And you have come to the right…
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Ophthalmology in MLB has evolved: Teams who once shunned prospects who wore glasses now use EEGs to track what hitters see and when. “Hitters have three tenths of a second on a 90 mph pitch to make a decision,” says Keith Smithson, the Nationals’ team optometrist. “If we can buy a tenth in there somewhere,…
Read MoreStephen Curry is well known for his insane ball-handling and dribbling skills. Here he does a dribbling drill with blinding glasses and a tennis ball, and it looks grueling. https://vid.me/O2Jz Watch The Full Video Here Davis, S. (2015, November 6). Stephen Curry Dribbling Drills. Retrieved April 19, 2016, from http://www.businessinsider.com/stephen-curry-dribbling-drills-2015-11
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CNN reports on a new study from the journal of Pediatrics that suggests that recovery from a brain injury or concussion can take anywhere from days to weeks to years depending on the age of the injured and the severity of the concussion. In conjunction with other symptoms such as headaches, blurred vision and dizziness,…
Read MoreDo you have a competitive edge? Sports or performance based lenses are the quickest way to gain a competitive edge. There are so many choices such as; photochromic, polarized, anti-glare, sports-specific tints, prisms and more that are now available for purchase at specific top optical shops such as Nova Vision Care. Sports-specific tints in standard…
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We are starting off Brain Injury Awareness Month with a spotlight on NPR New Treatments for Concussions Based on Recent Brain Research The Diane Rehm Show Thu, June 4 2015 Synopsis Dramatic results in reduction of symptoms and in some case full recovery after new use of brain exercises, puzzles, physical therapy and special eye…
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When you are layering up for cold weather, you’ve probably got all the basics covered: Cute knit hat and scarf, bulky sweater, tights, furry boots and a warm coat. But you are missing a vital wardrobe piece. Your outfit isn’t complete until you’ve put on a pair of sunglasses. Just because the sun isn’t hot…
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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month and ahead of that we have a press release from the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD). The new movie ‘Concussion’ has thrown into the spotlight the real affects of having a child in contact sports like soccer or football and the potential risks of playing contact sports.…
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“Parents don’t realize that you need over 17 visual skills to succeed in reading, learning, sports, and in life. Seeing ’20/20′ is just one of those visual skills,” says Fitzgerald. Nova Vision’s own Dr. Brenda Montecalvo grew up near Green Bay Wisconsin and is die hard Packer fan. Regardless of her loyalties to her team,…
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