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Keep up-to-date on the latest vision-related news and eye care events in our Practice.

Itchy, Red Eyes This Spring? Your Annual Eye Exam Can Help

Itchy, red eyes during spring are often blamed on allergies—but the true cause might be something more. Your annual eye exam plays a key role in diagnosing symptoms, customizing relief, and protecting your long-term eye health. Our practice offers expert care and personalized treatment plans to keep your vision clear and your eyes comfortable.

New Educational Posters Designed by Vision Therapy Experts

We’re excited to share that several Vision Therapy experts have collaborated to create educational posters aimed at supporting their peers in understanding complex visual conditions and treatments. These resources are designed to serve as quick-reference guides and educational tools in clinical settings.   Two of the posters were developed by...

Therapy Spotlight: Natural Awakenings on Managing Myopia

This blog discusses a recent article from Natural Awakenings that highlights the rising prevalence of myopia, its causes, and the importance of early intervention to prevent severe vision issues. It emphasizes that myopia progression is increasing, particularly among children and young adults, and outlines key strategies to help manage its effects.

How Convergence Insufficiency Affects a Child’s Success in School

Convergence Insufficiency (CI) is a common but often undiagnosed vision issue that affects reading, concentration, and academic performance in children. Discover how vision therapy can help improve focus and learning success.

Dr. Schroeder to Speak at the Residents’ Presentations 2025 Conference

Dr. Schroeder to Present at the Residents' Presentations 2025 Conference

Introducing Avulux: A Game-Changer for Migraine and Light Sensitivity Relief

Avulux lenses offer a scientifically backed solution for migraines and light sensitivity. Available at EyeCare Associates, they provide comfort and clarity.

5 Things Vision Therapy Can Do for a Child with ADD/ADHD

Vision therapy can provide significant benefits for children with ADD/ADHD by enhancing focus, eye-hand coordination, and visual processing speed. Learn how personalized treatment can support academic success and emotional well-being at EyeCare Associates.

Macular Degeneration Prevention Program Nutritional Supplements

Vision Diet Beneficial Foods includes kale, raw spinach and collard greens, which have a high amount of lutein/zeaxanthin. ● Avoid refined sugars, coffee (and other caffeinated beverages), soda, alcohol, red meat, MSG, smoking, aspartame and manmade fats, especially margarine. ● Drink 8-10 glasses of water per day, but not with...

Dry Eye Prevention Program

Vision Diet ● Avoid refined sugars, artificial sweeteners, alcohol, fried foods, dairy products, non-organic red meat and hydrogenated oils (margarine and shortening). Drink 8-10 glasses of water per day, but not with food- 30 minutes before a meal or 2 hours after a meal. ● Avoid coffee and smoking. ●...

Brain Injury Protocol

Use Mu Upsilon Optometric Phototherapy at bedtime if sleep disrupted ● Consider vision therapy ● Supplement diet with multivitamins, B complex, CoQ10, Glutathione, Curcumin, Zinc, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Fenugreek, PQQ, L-Theanine ● Take Magnesium (threonate) at bedtime ○ Neurocalm ○ Epsom salt bath ● Take Pre and probiotics ●...
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