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Glossary of Terms

Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)

A reduction in vision in one eye compared to the other even with glasses or contacts.

Astigmatism

A vision problem that occurs when light entering the eye is unable to be brought into a single, clear focus, resulting in blurry vision. Astigmatism can occur with nearsightedness or farsightedness.

Convergence

The coordinated movement and focus of our two eyes inward on close objects.

Convergence Insufficiency

When the eyes do not come together closely enough when looking at a near object so the eyes are essentially looking “past” the target focal point. This is a common problem.

Diplopia

Double vision. This can result when our eyes do not aim in the same place, either at distance or up close.

Dyslexia

According to the International Dyslexia Association, dyslexia is: “a language-based learning disability [and] refers to a cluster of symptoms that result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading.” Dyslexia is not a vision problem, but a substantial number of individuals with dyslexia have other vision problems.

Farsightedness (Hyperopia)

The inability to see close objects easily and clearly.

Nearsightedness (Myopia)

The inability to see objects at a distance.

Strabismus (Crossed Eye/Eye Turn)

When the two eyes do not work together. One of the two eyes will turn in a different direction than the other, which is result of poor eye muscle control.

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Reference Material

Randomized Clinical Trial of Treatments for Symptomatic Convergence Insufficiency in Children
https://www.convergenceinsufficiency.org/pdf/CITT_children_Scheiman.pdf

College of Optometrists in Vision Development
https://www.covd.org

Improvement in Academic Behaviors After Successful Treatment of Convergence Insufficiency
https://journals.lww.com/optvissci/Abstract/2012/01000/Improvement_in_Academic_Behaviors_After_Successful.5.aspx

Optometric Vision Therapy in Nonstrabismic Accommodative and Vergence Disorders
https://aecowensboro.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/02-Scientific-Basis-For-Efficacy.pdf

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