Oct 30, 2024
With increasing screen time, many people turn to computer glasses for relief. However, common myths about their purpose and effectiveness can lead to misunderstandings. We...
Aug 20, 2024
Syntonics, or syntonic phototherapy, is an innovative and non-invasive treatment method using specific light wavelengths to stimulate the visual system.
Jul 17, 2024
At Niwot Eyecare and Vision Therapy, we are dedicated to enhancing your child's reading and learning through targeted vision therapy. Understanding the key visual skills...
Jun 11, 2024
Your child depends on good vision for learning Get your child ready for the upcoming school year with an eye exam. Undiagnosed vision and eye...
May 12, 2024
Undiagnosed visual problems can interfere with learning and social success. An undiagnosed vision problem such as amblyopia can be the underlying cause of your child's...
Apr 15, 2024
If a child is struggling in school or is exhibiting signs of a learning difficulty, a developmental visual assessment is called for.
Mar 15, 2024
Relevant visual skills required for reading include eye-tracking, eye-teaming, convergence, accommodation, and visual fixation — all skills that are assessed during a functional visual evaluation
Feb 05, 2024
Even a mild concussion that can occur from slipping in the bathtub or tripping over your own feet, can impact the part of the brain...
Jan 19, 2024
Any problem within the visual system that occurs as a result of binocular vision dysfunction, convergence insufficiency or focusing difficulty, can severely impact the way...
Dec 05, 2023
If you have suffered a concussion, the visual skills, such as eye teaming, tracking and focusing abilities, could be impacted.
Oct 24, 2023
Maintaining healthy glucose levels can prevent the tiny blood vessels in the retina from weakening and causing vision loss.
Feb 28, 2023
Scleral lenses are the go-to contact lenses for people with irregularly shaped corneas.
Jan 31, 2023
High myopia – severe nearsightedness – is associated with an increased risk of serious eye diseases such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.
Jan 24, 2023
Vision therapy can address underlying visual problems that can mimic or exacerbate a learning disability.
Jan 24, 2023
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause severe vision loss, but early detection can help preserve your vision.
Jan 24, 2023
Here's how eye exams helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call Niwot Eyecare and Vision Therapy to schedule your appointment.
Jan 17, 2023
Children and adolescents with diabetes are significantly more likely to suffer from dry eye syndrome (DES) than their non-diabetic peers. Read on to learn why...
Jan 14, 2023
Car accidents can often result in a concussion, a type of traumatic brain injury that can cause vision problems.
Dec 31, 2022
Many retinal conditions can lead to vision loss if not diagnosed early and treated promptly. If your optometrist notices signs of retinal disease, they’ll manage...
Dec 29, 2022
Did you know that poor visual skills can contribute to behavioral problems in children? Read on to learn how vision therapy can help address these...
Dec 17, 2022
Discover why experts say there’s a myopia epidemic, and learn what you can do to keep your kids’ eyes healthy. Niwot Eyecare and Vision Therapy...
Dec 17, 2022
Medication doesn't always work to heal dry eye syndrome's underlying cause. The following natural and holistic remedies may relieve your eye discomfort and relieve your...
Dec 08, 2022
Your eye experts at Niwot Eyecare and Vision Therapy have compiled our top 7 tips for keeping your eyes healthy and safe this holiday season....
Nov 27, 2022
Did you know that having atrophied meibomian glands can signal uncontrolled blood sugar levels? To learn more or to schedule an appointment, contact Niwot Eyecare...
Nov 14, 2022
If you suffer from headaches accompanied by blurred vision, you may have an underlying problem with your visual system. Read on to discover how blurred...
Oct 26, 2022
Many scientific studies have confirmed that exposure to various things in the environment can negatively affect our eye health and vision. Read on to learn...
Oct 19, 2022
It's Contact Lens Safety Month, which makes it the perfect time to brush up on ways to keep your eyes and vision healthy when wearing...
Sep 29, 2022
As a parent, you want to do everything you can to protect your child’s vision. But you may be wondering if contact lenses are safe...
Sep 28, 2022
Seeing floaters is common and usually nothing to worry about. Yet there are times when floaters are a sign of a serious eye condition. Here’s...
Sep 11, 2022
Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions in the world, yet many people put up with the discomfort, even though it's...
Sep 05, 2022
Everyone's heard the adage that "the eyes are the window to the soul." But did you know that they can also be a primary window...
Aug 31, 2022
Here are 5 eye symptoms that you should never ignore. Call Niwot Eyecare and Vision Therapy without delay if you or a loved one experiences...
Aug 15, 2022
Every child should have a comprehensive eye exam before the start of the new school year. Just as you wouldn’t consider sending them to school without...
Jul 27, 2022
Did you know that Nerf® guns, a supposedly safe children’s toy, have been shown to cause eye injury in certain cases? What makes them so...
Jul 26, 2022
Adjustable eyeglasses are an affordable non-prescription alternative to prescription eyeglasses or for the correction of minor refractive errors such as presbyopia, hyperopia (farsightedness) and myopia...
Jul 17, 2022
Hyperopia affects near vision in children and young adults. Want to know more about hyperopia? Here we explain ways to recognize the condition and help...
Jun 27, 2022
Cataract surgery not only improves vision. Research suggests that cataract surgery may also prevent cognitive decline.
Jun 20, 2022
Here’s how you can celebrate National Sunglasses Day on June 27.