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 […]
Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset!
If you read my previous blog about Being a Good Leader, thanks for coming over to this blog! If you are just here to read this, thank you! Having a Growth Mindset is essential for work, and home life! Growth Mindset: Growth mindset is an attitude that believes a person’s abilities aren’t innate but can be […]
How to Be a Good Leader!
My name is Raigne, and I am the Patient Care Coordinator Lead here at Vision Therapy Institute. I have been in the eye care world for 10 years now and have learned so much along the way. One of the most important things I have learned, and am still learning, is how to be a […]
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Is Vision Therapy Covered by Insurance?
Vision Therapy is a specialized form of visual rehabilitation treatment used to treat vision disorders and conditions. Traditional vision and eye care insurance plans typically do not cover the cost of vision therapy treatments. Fortunately, some major medical insurers may provide partial coverage for these types of services if you submit a claim for reimbursement. […]
