Convergence insufficiency (CI) and migraines are distinct medical conditions, but they can have an interrelated relationship, particularly when evaluating patients with overlapping symptoms of headaches and visual strain. Understanding this relationship can help a neurologist make more informed diagnostic and management decisions. What is Convergence Insufficiency (CI)? Convergence insufficiency is a binocular vision disorder where […]
Relationship Between CI and Photophobia
A patient asked, “What is the relationship between eye teaming problems and light sensitivity?” Convergence insufficiency (CI), a type of eye teaming dysfunction, is a vision disorder in which the eyes struggle to work together when focusing on nearby objects, leading to symptoms like eye strain, double vision, and difficulty concentrating on tasks like reading […]
Infant Visual System & Development
A lot of people and parents are unaware of the development of a child’s eyesight and how we can help it progress as they grow. These are a few facts and tips on most babies’ visual progression in the first few months of life. Newborns are only able to see 8-10 inches away at birth, […]
Words To Remember: Our VTI Core Values
At VTI we are very passionate about holding ourselves to a higher standard, not only when it comes to our patients, but within our team as well. When walking into any office, you want to be greeted with a smile, a warm welcome, and for it to seem like everybody likes to be there. Of […]
What do YOU know about dry eyes?!
Hi! I am an ocular hygienist here at Vision Therapy Institute and I want to tell you what I have learned about dry eyes (also known as ocular surface disease). Dry Eye: “Dry eye is a condition in which a person doesn’t have enough quality tears to lubricate and nourish the eye. Tears are necessary […]
Neurolens at The Vision Therapy Institute
Neurolens is a company that specializes in the improvement of visual tracking and eye misalignment. They have developed a patented lens with a contoured prism that allows for correction at distance, intermediate, and near vision all in one lens. Neurolens has created equipment for optometrists to test a patient’s eye alignment, which then gives the […]
VTI is about more than just 20/20 vision!
Optometry: “The practice or profession of examining the eyes for visual defects and prescribing corrective lenses.” Directly from Bing Functional Vision: “Functional vision is how your entire visual system works together to help you interact with your environment. It involves 4 visual skills necessary for learning: Tracking, Focusing, Eye Teaming, and Visual Processing. Other visual skills that are […]
Using Nutrigenomics in Clinical Practice
The science of epigenetics (the study of how our genes and environment interact) and nutrigenomics (how diet influences gene expression) is poised to radically change medicine. In our clinic, Dr. Davis has partnered with Neurobiologix, a developer of nutritional supplements, to perform genetic testing and pair your individual DNA makeup with targeted dietary and nutraceutical […]
Treatments for Dry Eye!
In our office, we do visits called Dry Eye Evaluations. At this appointment, we perform advanced imaging to look at the quality of your oil glands, the surface of your cornea, and your lids and lashes. With this advanced imaging we can identify the severity of your ocular surface disease so we can customize a […]
Specialty Lenses!
At Vision Therapy Institute we offer more than spectacle lenses, and soft contact lenses for optical correction. We also treat medical conditions, such as Ocular Surface Disease, Keratoconus, and Myopia that require the use of Specialty Lenses for optimal optical/corneal treatment and correction. Here are some of the lenses we provide: OrthoK Lenses: Specially designed gas […]
