Vision & Balance

January is glaucoma awareness month. Routine eye exams are the best way to catch this life altering disease in its early stages!

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in the United States. This , follow these tips that may help prevent or manage symptoms:

Watch out for warning signs: With no early symptoms, glaucoma can be hard to detect. Be aware of changes in your vision, pain, or redness in the eye.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle: Exercising, eating well, and staying hydrated can improve eye health. Talk to your doctor about what kind of exercise is safe for you.
Continue doing what you love, online and off: Using tools like magnifying devices and computer settings that increase text size can help you continue to stay engaged in your work and hobbies.

An AOA doctor of optometry can diagnose, treat, and help prevent glaucoma from worsening. Tap here to find one near you today: https://bit.ly/48AdF8c

We've officially launched our VBlog! Join us every month to find helpful information on the eye care world.

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month — Vision & Balance Understanding How Diabetes Affects Vision:   Diabetes is a disease that affects over 38 million people in the U.S. The most common forms of diabetic eye diseases include diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, cataracts, glaucoma, and dry eye. The risk of developing these conditions

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It is estimated that 1 in 10 children have a vision problem severe enough to affect their learning in school, but school vision screenings can miss up to half of these problems. A comprehensive vision exam with a developmental optometrist checks all aspects of eye health, vision, and visual skills, and can ensure you or your child is not struggling unnecessarily with an undiagnosed vision problem.

Learn More Here: https://www.covd.org/page/vision_therapy

Dr. Polec is in Poland! She's been chosen to be one of the lecturers at Optometria 2023, a conference in Krakow, Poland where the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA) has been asked to speak. Dr. Polec was given the opportunity to lecture on Traumatic Brain Injuries, Visual Field Loss, Advanced Treatments in Neuro-Optometry, and Prism!

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We wanted to let everyone know we are safe and currently not in danger from the bighorn fire if you have any questions please call our office 520-299-4100 or email us at [email protected].

We are so proud of our colleague and friend Dr. Tanya Polec who is speaking on a national stage to ODs on Wednesday Evening for a Specialty Symposium about Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation. Dr. Polec is recognized as an industry leader. She brings her resources and knowledge to SPARCC and Southern Arizona everyday and our patients couldn’t be more thankful! 👓👩🏼‍⚕️🙏🏻

Join NORA Advisory Board member Tanya Polec, OD, Wednesday, May 20th at 8 PM ET on ODs on Facebook's Wednesday Evening Specialty Symposium. If you are not a member of ODs on FB already, make sure to request to join in advance of Wednesday to allow time for approval process.

BLOG: The blue light effect you probably never thought about Optometry Blogs | Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association International | by Robert S. Fox, OD, FCOVD, FCSO You may have heard about the benefits of blue light-filtering glasses to prevent eye strain during digital device use or the debate about whether blue-light blocking IOLs can protect again...

Post-Trauma Vision Syndrome & Visual Midline Shift Syndrome – A Rehabilitation Professionals’ Guide

This guide and checklist has been prepared to assist eye care and rehabilitation professionals in determining the appropriateness of referring patients for neuro-optometric rehabilitation and treatment.

This and other resources you can download at https://noravisionrehab.org/healthcare-professionals/professional-resources/professional-downloadable-resources