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Millions of people across the globe suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which comes with difficulties like inability to focus, acting on impulse, or being hyperactive. However, what many of us know is that some of these problems can be attributed not only to cognitive challenges but also to visual processing ones. A great deal of time, vision disabilities can exacerbate the symptoms of ADHD. This is where vision therapy steps in—it is a safe and simple method of enhancing attention and mental energy through correcting vision problems, the reasons for which are often overlooked. On this blog, we shall focus on vision therapy as an adjunct treatment option for individuals with ADHD, look into the scientific aspects, and offer some tips for all interested in such therapy. The Link Between Vision and ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by a cluster of behaviors that include excessive distraction, an uncontrollable urge to act...

Myopia, or short-sightedness, has become a global epidemic in recent times. A recent report has shown that nearly one-third of the world’s population is myopic today, and it is projected that close to half the world’s population will be affected by myopia in the near future. This increase arises mostly due to the use of digital devices that keep one indoors for long periods and hereditary factors. Consequently, there have been heightened inquiries regarding myopia management strategies, including the possibility of eye exercises. However, do these exercises have any effects, or are they all in the mind? Let us look at the causes of myopia to find out if such exercises can be of any help in myopia prevention or are they only based on wishful thinking. What is myopia ? Myopia, more popularly referred to as nearsightedness, is a condition that develops due to excessive length of the eyeball or excessive curvature of the lens. As a result, the light rays do not converge on the retina...

Introduction Myopia, which is popularly referred to as nearsightedness, is characterized by the fact that distant objects appear blurry while those that are nearby are clear. This condition occurs because the eyeball is shaped such that light focuses in front of the retina instead of right on top of it. Unclear vision is therefore experienced for things that are far from us, such as, for instance, signs by the side of the road, blackboards, or even television sets. In recent times, myopia has been on the rise globally, especially in children, and if not treated, it worsens progressively with time. When caught early, myopia prevention and its advancement slowed down through some changes in lifestyle and interventions made at an early age. Apart from being hereditary, this disorder also has other factors like too much screen time and no outdoor activities leading to its advancement. The following are some suggestions for slowing the progression of myopia through myopia monitoring a...

If your eyesight problems cannot be resolved through conventional methods such as spectacles or contact lenses, then it might be time to consider vision treatment . Amblyopia is among the vision disabilities that this non-invasive and drug-free approach offers hope for. The therapy uses a set of specifically designed eye exercises that are founded on the principles of binocular vision, and it works to improve visual function and general eye health. What Is Vision Therapy ? Vision therapy is an advanced outlook, a personalized plan, aimed at identifying various vision disorders that are not amenable to conventional modes of treatment such as spectacles, contact lenses, or surgery. It basically involves a set of tailored exercises that are designed to increase the accuracy of vision and its coordination with the brain. It is a monitored program that can either be done in-house or at home and usually takes between 30 minutes and one hour per session with attendance once or twice in a...