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Tag: Double Vision
Vision Problems in Concussion
Last week, Dr. Ho presented “Concussion for the Primary Care Optometrist” at her local optometric society meeting (http://www.midtnods.com). This continuing education seminar provided clinical pearls and signs of the types of vision problems that occur following a concussion.Concussions are considered mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) and are responsible for 7500 yearly ER visits in Tennessee… Continue reading Vision Problems in Concussion
Vision in Parkinsons Disease
common visual problems many patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience includes: reduced contrast, double vision, dry eye syndrome, depth perception difficulties
Seeing Two: Double Vision
Double vision does not always appear as two distinct objects to a person; instead, it can appear as shadows and sometimes visual blur. True double vision occurs when the eyes do not point at the same direction at the same time. Misalignment between the eyes can be a result from eye muscle weakness or imbalances,… Continue reading Seeing Two: Double Vision
Beyond 20/20: What Is Normal Vision?
Everyone with what we term as “normal vision”, associates vision in terms of how good we can see and read. 20/20 is what most people think is normal or good vision; however, vision is more than being able to read letters and words. Vision is how we perceive things in our surroundings and space, it… Continue reading Beyond 20/20: What Is Normal Vision?
How Dry Eye Syndrome affects Vision
While some with dry eye merely note an occasional irritation that can be relieved with blinking, others can have such severe dry eye syndrome that their eyes may frequently burn and sting, or worst, they may experience chronic eye pain. Other symptoms of dry eye can include red itchy and/or watery eyes. Yet still, some… Continue reading How Dry Eye Syndrome affects Vision