How Vision Impacts Reading, Learning & Attention

Vision plays a critical role in reading, learning, and attention. Conditions like convergence insufficiency or subtle eye misalignment can cause eyestrain, double vision, and poor focus—symptoms often mistaken for ADHD....

What Statistics Say About Gender & Sports Concussions

Research shows female athletes sustain more concussions than males in similar sports. NCAA data reveals higher concussion rates in women’s soccer and basketball. Possible reasons include anatomical and hormonal differences,...

How Binocular Vision Affects School Performance

Binocular vision plays a critical role in reading, focus, and comprehension. When impaired—such as in Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD)—students may experience headaches, double vision, and difficulty concentrating. These symptoms can...

The 411 on Vertical Heterophoria

Vertical Heterophoria is a subtle vertical eye misalignment that causes the eyes to work harder to stay aligned. This strain can lead to dizziness, headaches, neck pain, and difficulty reading....

Explaining the Link Between Agoraphobia & Visual Vertigo

Visual vertigo from subtle eye misalignment—such as Vertical Heterophoria—can cause dizziness in busy or open environments. This discomfort may lead to anxiety and avoidance of public spaces, contributing to agoraphobia....

MdDS & Vertical Heterophoria: The Hidden Connection

Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MdDS) and Vertical Heterophoria (VH) often overlap. VH, a form of eye misalignment, may worsen MdDS symptoms like dizziness and nausea. For patients unresponsive to vestibular...

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