Healthy muscles are vital for all bodily functions to work properly, and eye muscles are no exception. Muscle dysfunction can affect the ability of the two eyes to coordinate their focus on the same point and in the right place, when looking at something close by, and this can result in blurred or double vision, according…
Behavioural optometry looks at the bigger picture when it comes to vision. Rather than purely checking the clarity of sight it revolves around how effective that sight is in terms of its functionality, usefulness, relevance, and accuracy. Australian behavioural optometrist, Jacqueline Gattegno, says all of these are revealed in the way people (and children in particular)…
The myopia (shortsightedness) epidemic, predicted to affect half of the world’s population by 2050, is racing even faster towards this target with the numbers boosted by the Covid-19 pandemic’s enforced indoor and screen-watching lifestyles. However, a study is now suggesting that perceptual learning may, literally, shine at least some light at the end of this…
A good deal of mystery still revolves around the link between vision misalignment and anxiety problems, but what is clear is that there is one, and it’s not a healthy relationship for either of them, according to Australian behavioural optometrist Jacqueline Gattegno. She says while these problems are very different, they are similar in how…
It’s not just the eyes people see in the mirror that determine how people see and understand what they look at. Two other “Eye” systems, the powerful and analytic Brain’s Eye and the imaginative Mind’s Eye also play large roles in the extremely complex visual system. Each deals with sight and vision differently and all…
It’s often said that people eat with their eyes, but no matter how tempting attractively presented meals are, they are not necessarily good for the eyes’ health. Eye scientists, researchers and doctors are increasingly calling for them to eat for the eyes rather than with them, says Gary Rodney, fellow of the International Academy of…
Sudden blurred vision in one or both eyes needs urgent medical assessment, even if it improves. Seek emergency care immediately for sudden loss of vision. If a vision change occurs with facial drooping, arm weakness or difficulty speaking, call 000 and ask for an ambulance. Do not wait for a routine eye appointment when these…
Putting the right shoe on the right foot, standing up straight, keeping within the lines when writing, and recognizing the shapes of objects and how far apart they are, may all seem to be natural and automatic responses for those with good perceptual vision and well developed visual-spatial skills. But for those without either of…
With an Italian study finding that 60% of car accidents could be linked to vision problems, it is vital that people don’t rely solely on their car’s condition to keep them safe on the road, but also make sure that their vision is capable of meeting the demands placed on it, according to Australian behavioural…
Making use of their own bionic vision technology and neurobionic capabilities, Monash University researchers in Melbourne, Australia, have found a way that may totally change the lives, and the world view, of millions of people currently living without sight. To bring these people back from the darkness towards the light, they’ve developed a cortical vision…
Children with dyslexia and those with vision impairments appear to have a lot in common. Both groups find it difficult to learn motor skills, and although taught how to read and write, they struggle to grasp, apply, or even understand those skills, and therefore struggle to read, learn and perform well at school, as well…
Statistics gathered by surveys, studies and research into visual impairment paint a dismal picture of a world where one out of three people are not seeing clearly, according to Gary Rodney, Australian Behavioural Optometrist, Master of Optometry and Fellow of the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (FIAOMC). And he says the worst of…
At a Glance: Comfortable vision matters for classroom tasks, but reading and learning difficulties have many causes. An eye examination can identify treatable eye problems. Eye care should complement appropriate educational support. Published: 12 November 2020. Last Updated: 23 September 2026. Publisher: Smart Vision Optometry. What visual demands arise at school? A school day involves…
Published: 9 November 2020 · Last updated: 20 September 2026 · Publisher: Smart Vision Optometry At a glance Strabismus is an eye-alignment problem; amblyopia is reduced vision from disrupted childhood visual development. An eye turn can contribute to amblyopia, but the terms are not interchangeable. Early assessment helps identify the cause and suitable treatment. Neither…
Published: 4 November 2020 · Last updated: 16 September 2026 · Publisher: Smart Vision Optometry At a glance Myopia, or short-sightedness, causes distant images to focus in front of the retina. Glasses or contact lenses can usually correct the blur. Myopia does not create a narrow personality, short-term judgement or a particular worldview. Higher prescriptions…
Published: 22 October 2020 · Last updated: 16 September 2026 · Publisher: Smart Vision Optometry At a glance Classroom behaviour cannot diagnose a vision problem, ADHD, dyslexia or another learning condition. However, repeated headaches, eye strain, double vision, closing one eye, losing place or avoiding sustained near work are useful reasons to arrange a comprehensive…
Published: 16 October 2020 · Last updated: 16 September 2026 · Publisher: Smart Vision Optometry At a glance Vision therapy is a structured, individualised program that may be used for selected diagnosed visual conditions. The treatment, goals and evidence depend on the condition. Improving a visual skill or reducing near-work symptoms does not by itself…
Published: 1 September 2020 · Last updated: 16 September 2026 · Publisher: Smart Vision Optometry At a glance Myopia and cataracts are different conditions, but population studies show an association between myopia and some forms of cataract. A cataract can also change the eye’s focusing power and make a prescription more short-sighted. This does not…
Is The Classroom Is A Breading Ground For Myopia? Statistics show that between 5 to 10 percent of preschoolers, and as many as 25% at grade school, have vision problems caused by refractive errors like myopia (shortsightedness), and a host of other eye disorders. All of these can result in learning difficulties, affect social interactions, and stunt motor…
Vision is much more than just seeing the ball flying at your face clearly. It is much more than seeing the ball, ducking and hoping for the best. Vision is the ability to see the ball, locate it in space and coordinate yourself to catch it. It is the ability to understand where the ball…
