#convergenceinsufficiency

[amplifyeyecaremanhattan]

Dr. Nat Wernick FCOVD from Amplify EyeCare Manhattan discusses convergence insufficiency, its symptoms and how it is detected. A problem with convergence can cause symptoms such as eye strain, eye pain, headache, blurred vision, double vision and tired eyes. It is estimated that 3-13% of children have convergence issues that impact their ability to read and succeed in the classroom.

This is a visual skill that can be evaluated with a pencil push-up test. Basically you hold a pencil and bring it close to your eyes. Your eyes will turn in toward the pencil as it gets closer to your nose. Convergence insufficiency occurs when the brain does not have good control over the eyes, so the eyes do not converge well. An example of what that might look like if the patient is doing the test and failing, is that at a certain point, their eyes give up, and they stop following the test. This is a common way to diagnose convergence insufficiency in the office. You can schedule an eye exam by calling at 212-752-6930. - Do you want to learn more about Convergence Issue? Click the link below now! https://amplifyeyecare-manhattan.com/vision-therapy/what-is-convergence-insufficiency/ or Visit our website 🌐: https://amplifyeyecare-manhattan.com/ Visit us at 📍: 235 East 67th Street, Suite 201, New York, New York, United States,10065 Contact us 📞: Phone (212)-752-6930 Fax (212)-759-2220 Submit a form: https://amplifyeyecare-manhattan.com/contact/

[eyecarekids-blog]

Nice image that explains how neuroscience fits in with vision. There are so many pathways that need to work well for the brain to understand what it sees. One of the reasons why we love vision therapy to help patients with lazy eyes, strabismus and eyestrain #visiontherapy #eyecarekids #strabismus #strabismussurgery #amblyopia #convergenceinsufficiency (at Eyecare Kids)

[anntwirls-blog]

I feel like I never talk about my #convergenceinsufficiency. It really is a pain in the ass to fix. I've been stuck looking at these circles and trying to diverge my eyes and then converge, making sure they work together and keep my peripheral vision in mind I've been doing vision therapy for four months now and the progress has been good! 😭 Less headaches and I can do more computer work and watch TV and freakin' READ longer I finally got a chance to go chill and plan out some videos at #Starbucks too. It's my thang so it feels nice to be here. 😙 #visiontherapy #eyes #health #coffee #butfirstcoffee #coffeetime #icedcoffee #progress #motivation #motivationmonday #instadaily

[amplifyeyecaremanhattan]

What is the connection between my child's convergence insufficiency and their ADHD diagnosis? This is a question that is frequently asked at our Manhattan pediatric eye care center. Dr. Nathaniel Wernick FCOVD, a developmental optometrist at Amplify EyeCare Manhattan discusses the connection between convergence insufficiency and ADHD. Based on research, ADHD is not a cause of convergence insufficiency nor is convergence insufficiency responsible for ADHD. It has been observed that they often occur together and share symptoms which may lead to a misdiagnosis. Also since we know that many aspects of vision are learned through experience, if a child is not using their eyes on core vision skills because of their inability to focus or maintain attention, then they're going to be less likely to develop the skills of convergence. #adhd #convergenceinsufficiency #kidseyehealth #learning #classroom #childhooddevelopment - Do you want to learn more about What is the connection between Convergence Insufficiency and ADHD? Click the link below now!👇 https://amplifyeyecare-manhattan.com/vision-therapy/convergence-insufficiency-and-adhd/ or Visit our website 🌐: https://amplifyeyecare-manhattan.com/ Visit us at 📍:  235 East 67th Street, Suite 201, New York, New York, United States,10065 Contact Info 📞: Phone  (212)-752-6930                            Fax (212)-759-2220 Submit a form: https://amplifyeyecare-manhattan.com/contact/

[eyecarekids-blog]

Eye teaming problems are real. A behavioural optometry eye exam will help detect and manage these vision problems before they become a reading and learning problem! #eyecarekids #childrensvision #convergenceinsufficiency