Low vision can be a challenging and sometimes confusing condition, especially when it comes to understanding how it impacts the way our eyes work together. To grasp this better, let’s start with a basic concept: how our eyes normally work together to give us a clear, single view of the world. How Our Eyes… Continue reading Imperfect Fusion in Low Vision – Why Eye Teaming Matters
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Best Practices
How do we maintain best practices in today’s challenging world? At Ho Vision Group, our mission is to “guide, provide and support the vision potential of every patient through compassion and innovation”.I think we are coming into our own as an office. In any new endeavor, such as moving a practice to a new location,… Continue reading Best Practices
What is a Refraction?
The refraction is the process of determining a glasses or contact lens prescriptions. To many people, the refraction is just the number on the lens that allows one to see the 20/20 visual acuity line. After one reaches adulthood, many people assume that this number should not change much just like their shoe size. Many… Continue reading What is a Refraction?
Vision and Balance
How does vision and balance relate? In this clinic, we get frequent referrals for patients who are suffering from dizziness and are often surprised that vision contributes a major part to their symptom of disorientation, falling, or lightheadedness. The Vestibular System Every part of the body is a different organ system: eyes, ears, skin, stomach,… Continue reading Vision and Balance
The Visual Challenges of Reading – Part 1
Reading is an incredibly complex skill. Comprehension of written material is a result of coordinated eye movements, recognition of letter, numbers, or forms, and memory retrieval of existing facts, logic, vocabulary, and much more. Eye movements important for reading include: Fixation – The ability to keep the visual image still despite body and head movements. Our… Continue reading The Visual Challenges of Reading – Part 1
Bioptic Driving
Are you unable to get your driver’s license because of a vision problem? There may be a device that can help… Driving provides us with independence, convenience, and freedom. Having a car is essential for getting around in rural areas with limited public transportation. For some, being able to drive determines whether a person can… Continue reading Bioptic Driving
Foods for Good Eye Health – A 2016 New Year’s Resolution
Today we will be featuring a guest blog post from our on staff nutritionist Vanessa. Welcome 2016! Many people at this time of year are making resolutions to eat more heart healthy. Are you one of them? The good news is that the same diet which is low in fat and rich in fruits, vegetables, and… Continue reading Foods for Good Eye Health – A 2016 New Year’s Resolution
What is Low Vision?
So what is low vision? Low vision refers to poor vision that is NOT correctable by glasses, contact lenses, surgery, or medicine. It can affect people of all ages, but is usually associated with older adults. Patients may describe this impairment in the form of missing vision, distorted spots, tunnel vision, or having legal blindness.The… Continue reading What is Low Vision?