PRINT VERSION What is Monofixation syndrome? Monofixation syndrome (MFS) is an eye movement problem. People with MFS can have: Eyes that are mostly straight Some 3D vision Slightly blurry vision in one eye It can happen in kids or adults. It can happen on its own or...
Print Version see also Cortical Visual Impairment Delayed visual maturation (DVM) is seen in newborns who initially appear as if they cannot see or are unable to follow any objects. This usually improves by about 4-6 months of age without any treatment, but sometimes can take up to 12...
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Print Version WHAT IS VISION THERAPY? “Vision therapy” is a term used by optometrists. Optometrists define vision therapy as an attempt to develop or improve visual skills and abilities; improve visual comfort, ease, and how well the eyes work; and change visual processing or...
Print Version WHAT IS WILLIAMS SYNDROME? Williams syndrome is a rare disorder that affects development and different parts of the body including blood vessels, heart, and joints. It is characterized by intellectual disability and distinct facial features. About 1 in 7,500 to 18,000 people...
Print Version VISION SCREENING Vision screening is a way to find children who might have eye problems or vision issues. The goal is to find problems early so they can be fixed. Screenings happen at schools, doctor offices, and in the community. If there is a concern about vision, how...
Print Version Print Version (In Arabic) See ‘ Progressive (High) Myopia ’ for the definition. During childhood, myopia (nearsightedness) is typically treated with glasses or contact lenses. Refractive surgery, such as LASIK or PRK, is typically used in adults once the glasses...
Print Version What is toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is a disease that results from infection with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. In the eye, Toxoplasma infections frequently cause significant inflammation and subsequent scarring which may temporarily or permanently impair vision. Infection...
Print Version WHAT IS TRICHIASIS? Usually, eyelashes grow away from the eye. But sometimes they can grow toward the eye instead. When this happens, it’s called trichiasis. This can be a problem because the eyelashes might touch the eye, causing irritation or even scarring. ...
Print Version What is Sturge-Weber syndrome? Sturge-Weber syndrome is with abnormal groups of blood vessels on the skin leading to a reddish color on one side of the face (port-wine birthmark, See figure 1) as well as groups of abnormal blood vessels in the brain. Fig. 1: ...
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