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Author: dfortenbacher
CI…The Vision Problem That Looks Like ADHD—But Isn’t
Convergence Insufficiency (CI) is a common yet often overlooked binocular vision condition that affects both children and adults. Despite its prevalence, studies indicate that around 5-13% of children and adolescents have this vision disorder (1); many individuals with CI remain undiagnosed…
Fixing Your Double Vision Now—Here’s How at Wow
For many patients struggling with double vision (diplopia), the journey to clear and comfortable vision can be frustrating. Most individuals with double vision first seek help from their primary care optometrist, who may prescribe an ophthalmic lens with prism correction…
Take Action…A Developmental Vision Evaluation for Struggling Reader
If a child or adult struggles with reading despite having 20/20 eye sight, a developmental vision evaluation can be the key to uncovering hidden visual deficits affecting reading fluency and comprehension. To understand how someone with normal eye sight…
Post-Concussion Recovery: Vision Rehabilitation Restoring Visual Function and Quality of Life
A concussion is more than just a head injury—it can disrupt essential functions of the brain, including vision. After a concussion, many individuals experience a condition known as post-concussion syndrome (PCS) which involves persistent visual disturbances such as blurred…
The Intersection of Vision and Learning: How Vision Shapes Our Potential
In our increasingly demanding visual world, the importance of vision in learning is often underestimated. Vision is not just about seeing small details; it’s a complex process that plays a pivotal role in how we absorb, understand, and retain information.…
When a child’s visual skills are better, reading gets better
When a child is having problems with reading, an important first step should be tutoring and educational support to help coach reading development. This is a good place to start, but building visual function through office-based Vision Therapy including tutorial support is better yet.
ADHD behaviors often a sign of a developmental vision problem
ADHD, is a well known condition that is associated with poor attention and concentration. As a matter of fact, in the April 12, 2024 issue of the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) News Brief, the headline reads: More Than…
Dr Fortenbacher Presenting to Israeli Doctors on Visual Processing
Reaching out and providing continuing education to doctors in Israel, Dr. Fortenbacher, Founder of Wow Vision Therapy, presented a 1-hour Virtual Lecture on March 4, 2024, on The Clinical Significance of Your Observations in Evaluating Visual Processing in Children…
Accelerating Amblyopia Treatment – Faster and Better Than Ever Before
Accelerating Amblyopia Treatment – Faster and Better Than Ever Before is the title of the lecture presented by the Wow Team of Doctors and Vision Therapists at the Annual Michigan Vision Therapy Study Group Educational Conference held on January 26-27,…