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Category: Convergence Insufficiency
Convergence Insufficiency (CI) or more severe forms such as strabismus is not just “kid stuff”
Binocular vision problems like Convergence Insufficiency (CI) or more severe forms such as strabismus is not just “kid stuff”. It affects adults equally as well. The result of a binocular vision problem can have a serious impact on an adult’s…
Severe Convergence Insufficiency – treatment prevents a lifetime of struggle
Thanks to his primary care optometrist who identified, diagnosed and referred for proper treatment, this young boy was able to find the help he needed.åÊIan presented to Wow Vision Therapy with a severe form of Convergence Insufficiency (CI). This condition…
Convergence Insufficiency or ADD/ADHD?
Convergence Insufficiency is a vision disorder that affects nearly 1 in 12 children and has consequences to a child’s quality of life. This serious vision problem does not cause blindness, but it’s impact can be nearly as severe as shown…
A look at convergence insufficiency and tracking problems…before and after vision therapy
Just as so many other children are affected (research shows 1 in 12) by this vision problem known as Convergence Insufficiency (CI), Josh also struggled. The impact on him was that he had double vision and loss of interest for…
How “singular” vision warms the feet — a convergence insufficiency success story
My heart was touched and my feet will be warm thanks to theåÊhandcrafted gift that was created by our adult vision therapy patient,åÊJulie Gibson. JulieåÊpresented today foråÊher 3 month post-vision therapy progress evaluation and this is her story. Julie was…
Reading and Attention Problems Found with Common Eye Condition in Children …A Proven Treatment for Convergence Insufficiency
Parents, teachers and health care professionals should see this video byåÊthe National Eye Institute. Too often children with reading and attention problems are overlooked in the healthcare delivery system, labeled with ADHD,åÊlearning disabilitiesåÊand/or behavior problems when instead theyåÊhave a common…
Vision Therapy for Convergence Insufficiency Eliminates Daily Headaches!
Emily was having headaches almost daily, especially in the afternoons at school.åÊ We were very concerned about the headaches and also about her taking so much aspirin.åÊ We had taken her to the eye doctor a year or two ago…
Convergence Insufficiency a Vision Problem that can Look Like ADHD
Convergence Insufficiency (CI) is a vision problem that affects many children in the classroom. Instead of an eyesight problem, CI is called a binocular vision problem because it affects a child’s ability to coordinate their eyes together while attempting to…
Convergence Insufficiency impact on Children- In the News
Five to fifteen percentåÊof children suffer from the symptoms of convergence insufficiency, however many people have not heard about it’s impact on children or the parents of these children. ABC12 News interviewed patients and parents of children with CI in…
Convergence Insufficiency Symptoms…How you help recognize children with the CI Symptom Survey
Convergence Insufficiency (CI) is a vision problem that can dramatically affect a child’s ability’s in reading. It is a condition that affects millions of children. Research showsåÊthat CI can occur as often as 5-15% of children in a general pediatric…
Identifying Convergence Insufficiency
Last week I saw a healthy, six year old little girl who presented for a general eye examination in a primary eyecare practice.åÊ Her mom had specific concerns because her daughter had recently been complaining that words, “don’t look right…
Convergence Insufficiency…What Does it Look Like?
Convergence Insufficiency (CI) is a diagnosis that can often be overlooked and yet have significant consequences for children…and adults. Patients can be missed if they are only tested for clarity of sight, eye health and lens testing for glasses. The…