• Amblyopia,  Lazy eye,  Balance,  Acuity,  Eye movements

Kaege’s main diagnosis was amblyopia, or lazy eye. In his case, although his “student” eye doesn’t turn (that’s strabismus, a sometimes-separate diagnosis), it doesn’t see as clearly as his dominant eye. A lot of times, for someone with amblyopia, both eyes have trouble moving and focusing accurately, too. Read More

• Accommodative Infacility,  Accommodative Insufficiency,  Myopia,  Focusing,  Nearsightedness

Although he was excelling in school, our concern for Trevan was that his poor accommodative skills (that's the focus/ clearing work they learn to do!) would push him into needing stronger and stronger lenses to do the work for him. Read More

• Acuity,  Eye movements,  Fixation,  Pursuits,  Saccades

Accurate fixations married with a good dose of peripheral awareness are key components of an expanse of tasks. Here are three examples you might relate to: In reading, “chunking” words into phrases. In sports, the ability to notice who is open while dribbling down the field/ court. In driving, glancing at the rearview mirror without losing track of the road. Fixation is also the key foundation for other visual skills. Smooth, slow motions-- pursuits-- and quick eye jumps-- saccades-- are both built on one’s ability to control how his/ her eye is pointed. Read More

• Vision Therapy,  Myopia,  20/20,  Hyperopia

A basic overview of hyperiopia (farsightedness), myopia (nearsightedness), and astigmatism. Read More

• Vision therapy,  Myopia,  20/20,  Hyperopia

Refraction is a way of measuring clarity of vision, or acuity. An average acuity is measured to be 20/20. But some people are nearsighted or farsighted, making it difficult to see clearly at distance or near. Read More

Did you know?  1-in-4 students have a vision problem! Did you know? 1-in-4 students has a vision problem that interferes with learning! These problems are more than poor eyesight that can Read More

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Amblyopia or Lazy Eye Dr. Philip Raber OD is Stark and Wayne County’s expert in vision therapy and treating amblyopia without the patch! Dr. Raber is a developmental optometrist and fellow Read More

• Vision therapy,  Reading Help,  Vision problems,  strabismus,  Occupation Therapy,  IEP,  Reading Tutoring

Hands-on Vision Therapy WorkshopJoin Dr. Philip Raber & his vision therapy team for a FREE, hands-on vision therapy workshop.  You will learn how vision therapy works by doing it!  Experience vision Read More

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• Vision Therapy,  Reading,  amblyopia,  Convergence Insufficiency,  Canton,  Ohio

Hands-on Vision Therapy WorkshopJoin Dr. Philip Raber & his vision therapy team for a FREE, hands-on vision therapy workshop.  You will learn how vision therapy works by doing it!  Experience vision Read More