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Vision Matters: How Eye Health Affects School Success

Regular pediatric eye exams ensure that vision issues are detected and treated early, helping your child reach their full potential in school.

Homework Battles and Vision Problems

If your child avoids doing their homework, procrastinates, or becomes frustrated, there may be a vision problem at the root of all of this.

Dyslexia: Can Customized Eyeglasses, Syntonic Light Therapy, and Vision Therapy Modify the Effects of Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a specific learning disorder that primarily affects reading, spelling, and writing.  Our brains process information differently.  Some people are visual learners, auditory learners,...

Custom Scleral contact lenses can often correct problems caused by a corneal transplant

Scleral Lenses rest on the sclera, the white part of the eye, and don't come in contact with the cornea.  They are like a dome...

Do you have vision problems due to a Corneal Dystrophy?

Do you have vision problems due to a Corneal Dystrophy? Scleral Lenses can answer those problems. Scleral Lenses rest on the sclera, the white part...

Long COVID, vision problems, and Brain Fog

Long COVID refers to a range of symptoms that continue for weeks or months after the acute phase of a COVID-19 infection has resolved. Among...

Do you have vision problems after having LASIK or PRK?

Do you have vision problems after having LASIK or PRK? Scleral Lenses can answer those problems. Scleral Lenses rest on the sclera, the white part...

Can Contact Lenses Cause Headaches? Treatment Options Explained

August is Vision Learning Month! Discover alternative vision correction options like Ortho-K, LASIK, CLE, and vision therapy that can free you from the daily need...

Sports Injuries, Concussions, Vision Issues, and Rehabilitation Stories from Family Eye Care

Explore the connection between sports injuries and vision problems, focusing on a real-life case and the solutions provided by Family Eye Care in Old Bridge.

Patient Success Stories For Myopia Awareness Week

Our team highlights the transformative effects of innovative eye care treatments during Myopia Awareness Week, focusing on two patients, AP and KVR, who overcame significant...

Case Report: Visual Snow Syndrome

25 year old CH first came to see us in July 2023. Ever since she could remember, she had "tv static" in her vision. She...

Sister ME’s Journey To Clarity

Sister ME has had congenital nystagmus and recently learned about syntonic phototherapy after every other ophthalmologist said fitting contact lenses would be too difficult. Follow...

A New Lens on Life: A Patient Journey Through Vision Therapy Success

RR's journey from debilitating visual discomfort to recovery highlights the transformative impact of personalized care for vertical heterophoria and binocular vision dysfunction.

Seeing Blurry After a Crash? How Neuro-Optometry Gets Your Vision Back on Track

Experiencing a car accident can be a deeply unsettling event, not just physically but for your vision as well. If you have recently been through...

Vision Therapy for School-Aged Children

This article looks at the positive impact of vision therapy on school-aged children, discovering how targeted interventions can address visual challenges to enhance learning experiences.

A Vision Therapy Journey: “AT’s” Reading Challenges

Our team discusses how we helped a 10-year-old patient who struggled with reading due to vision problems like Oculomotor Dysfunction. Vision therapy provided a solution,...

Seeing Clearly: Ortho-K Lenses for Adult Vision Correction

This article looks at the value-adding impact of Ortho-k lenses on adults seeking visual clarity and renewed youth.

Case Study: Visual Snow Syndrome

ST is a 14-year-old female who had recently been diagnosed with Visual Snow Syndrome when she first came to our office.  Her symptoms included constant...

Congenital Nystagmus

Congenital Nystagmus, also known as Infantile nystagmus is an involuntary side-to-side movement of the eyes. It can also be vertical. It begins at or near...

We Can Treat Myopia & Not Simply Correct a Child’s Vision

Hi, I'm Dr. Moshe Roth. I practice at Family Eye Care in Old Bridge, New Jersey. How can we help treat myopia? The number one...

What is Myopia or Nearsightedness? Is it seeing up close or far away?

Hi, I'm Dr. Moshe Roth. I practice at Family Eye Care in Old Bridge, New Jersey. In this video, I'm going to address the question....

Why is Myopia Happening? The Epidemic of Nearsightedness

I'm Dr. Moshe Roth. I practice at Family Eye Care in Old Bridge, New Jersey. In the last video, we addressed the fact that children...

How Vision Problems Can Affect Your Child’s Education

Uncorrected vision issues can negatively impact a child's educational progress. To make sure they’re learning, we recommend scheduling regular eye exams and, if necessary, vision...

What’s the Best Way to Use Warm Compresses for Dry Eyes?

Here are 7 easy steps to relieve dry eye symptoms with warm compresses. Read more to find out and apply this tried and tested method...

Could You Transmit the Keratoconus Gene?

Keratoconus is a degenerative eye disease that causes the cornea (the front part of the eye) to thin and warp out of shape. Without treatment,...

How do Scleral Lenses Solve Your Dry Eye Syndrome?

Scleral Lenses offer a more effective treatment method than just eye drops and artificial tears.

Prosthetic Contact Lens Testimonial

SA is a 51 year old female nurse who came to our office seeking a prosthetic contact lens for her left eye.  She described that...

The Link Between High Myopia and Serious Eye Diseases

High myopia – severe nearsightedness – is associated with an increased risk of serious eye diseases such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.

Can Vision Therapy Benefit A Child With a Learning Disability?

Vision therapy can address underlying visual problems that can mimic or exacerbate a learning disability.

Is Your Job Placing You at a Higher Risk For Dry Eye?

Whether you work in an office, from home, or outdoors, certain elements of your work environment could be contributing to dry eye symptoms. Read on...

How Diabetes Increases Dry Eye Risk in Children and Adolescents

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...

Concussions & Vision Problems After a Car Accident

Car accidents can often result in a concussion, a type of traumatic brain injury that can cause vision problems.

Contact Lenses to treat Amblyopia

Everyone is familiar with contact lenses for the benefit of being able to see without having to wear eyeglasses. Those contact lenses compensate for the...

Give Your Child the Life-Changing Gift of Ortho-K

Myopia, nearsightedness, that gets worse each year, is a common childhood eye condition that has serious consequences beyond just getting a new pair of eyeglasses...

How Long Does It Take To Switch From Glasses to Scleral Lenses?

Switching from glasses to scleral contact lenses can take several weeks. your Old Bridge eye doctor will provide instructions on how to properly insert, remove,...

How Can Poor Vision Affect Your Child’s Behavior?

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...

Experts Warn of Rising Levels Of Myopia

Discover why experts say there’s a myopia epidemic, and learn what you can do to keep your kids’ eyes healthy. Family Eye Care proudly offers...

Natural And Holistic Dry Eye Treatments

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...

High Blood Sugar Linked to Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Did you know that having atrophied meibomian glands can signal uncontrolled blood sugar levels? To learn more or to schedule an appointment, contact Family Eye...

Retraining The Concussed Brain Using Neuro-Optometry

Post trauma vision syndrome (PTVS) can persist long after a concussion, making everyday tasks difficult. Luckily, neuro-optometry can treat many visual post-concussion symptoms. Learn about...

City Kids Are More Likely To Be Nearsighted

Did you know that a risk factor for developing myopia (nearsightedness) is living in an urban area? But don’t worry – the myopia management program...

Blurred Vision And Headaches — What’s the Connection

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...

What Causes a Child to Be a Slow Learner?

When a child is considered a ‘slow learner,’ parents and teachers often assume the problem is ADHD or a learning disability. Many don’t realize that...

Raising Awareness About Keratoconus

World Keratoconus Day is celebrated every year on November 10 to raise awareness of this rare eye condition. Read on to learn about keratoconus and...

Could You Pass on the Keratoconus Gene?

Genetic testing can help determine whether you have a genetic variant that may put you or your children at risk for certain diseases. Read on...

Is Your Child Doing Poorly in School? Here’s What You Need to Know

Have you ever seen a child who struggles in school despite trying hard to succeed? They could have an undetected vision problem that makes reading...

Bid Farewell To Dry Eyes

Do you wake up each morning with dry, irritated eyes? You could have dry eye syndrome, an eye condition that can range from mild to...

Protect Your Eyes With These Contact Lens Safety Tips

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...

What’s The Difference Between Traumatic And Non-Traumatic Brain Injuries?

There are 2 main types of brain injuries - traumatic and non-traumatic. Here, we'll explain the difference between these injuries and how Family Eye Care...

Why Glasses Are Not the Solution for Progressive Myopia

Traditional myopia correction uses glasses to improve visual acuity, but they are not a solution for controlling myopia’s progression and may even contribute to worsening...

How Poor Eye Tracking Impacts Reading

Eye tracking is a visual skill necessary for academic success. Poor eye tracking skills can compromise your child’s ability to read and learn. Fortunately, vision...

Are You Suddenly Seeing Dark Spots? Here’s What You Should Do

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...

Is Myopia Management Worth The Financial Investment?

The most important reason for choosing myopia management is to protect your child’s precious gift of sight from sight-threatening eye diseases. But here’s an added...

Can You Wear Contacts With Corneal Dystrophy?

If you have corneal dystrophy, it will become increasingly difficult to wear standard contact lenses. Scleral lenses are an excellent choice for patients with many...

3 Effective Ways to Relieve Dry Eyes

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...

What’s an Ocular Migraine?

An ocular migraine can cause the sudden appearance of visual distortions, and even temporary blindness in one eye. Either way, an ocular migraine can be...

What Are the 5 Most Common Dry Eye Symptoms?

Many substances and situations can cause dry eyes, such as certain medications, hormonal changes, and your environment. No matter the cause, having dry eyes feels...

Giving Vision Therapy The Attention It Deserves

If you’ve ever wondered why some medical professionals don’t mention vision therapy as a treatment for visual problems caused by a concussion and other medical...

5 Eye Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

Here are 5 eye symptoms that you should never ignore. Call Family Eye Care without delay if you or a loved one experiences any of...

LASIK Complications: How Scleral Lenses Can Help You Regain Clear Vision

Have you or a loved one have experienced complications following LASIK or any other type of refractive surgery? Scleral lenses may be just the solution...

How to Reduce Your Child’s Risk of Myopia

Childhood myopia — nearsightedness — is reaching epidemic proportions. Fortunately, there are steps parents can take to reduce their child’s risk of developing myopia.

Start The Year Right With A Pediatric Eye Exam

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...

Why Get Custom Contact Lenses?

Custom contact lenses are specially designed to fit irregularly-shaped corneas. If you find wearing regular contact lenses uncomfortable, ask your optometrist if custom contact lenses...

How Does High Myopia Affect Eye Health?

High myopia isn’t just difficulty seeing faraway objects. It can actually increase the risk of developing serious eye diseases later in life. Read on to...

Why All Kids with ADHD Should Have Their Eyes Examined

Children with ADHD commonly have visual problems, such as convergence insufficiency, tracking difficulties, and others. Fortunately, vision therapy is an effective treatment for these and...

Can I Be Blinded By A Nerf® Gun?

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...

Hyperopia and Your Child

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...

Why Is There Sticky Mucus In My Eye?

Whether you call it eye goop, crusties or gunk, there are times when a bit of mucus around your eyes is normal — and times...

4 Ways a Stroke Can Impact Vision

In this article, we explore the various ways a stroke can negatively affect a person’s vision and explain how a neuro-optometrist can help rehabilitate vision.

Are Children with IEPs More Likely to Have Vision Problems?

Children with IEPs — individualizedsupport in school — are more likely to experience problems with their eyes’ ability to track, team and focus, but...

Everything You Need To Know About Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that causes the cornea to thin and bulge, resulting in blurry and distorted vision. Here are the most commonly...

Can Cataract Surgery Prevent Dementia?

Cataract surgery not only improves vision. Research suggests that cataract surgery may also prevent cognitive decline.

Can We Stop Myopia From Progressing?

Myopia management, an optometrist-developed program, can slow and even halt the progression of a child’s myopia. Read on to learn more.

June 27 Is National Sunglasses Day!

Here’s how you can celebrate National Sunglasses Day on June 27.

What’s The Connection Between Dry Eye And Asthma?

Studies have found a correlation between asthma and dry eye syndrome. Fortunately, a dry eye optometrist can help by treating your uncomfortable dry eye symptoms.

What Is Post Traumatic Vision Syndrome?

Post traumatic vision syndrome is a group of visual deficits caused by a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Fortunately, neuro-optometric rehabilitation can improve your functional vision...

COVID-Induced Brain Injury and Persistent Visual Problems

COVID-Induced Brain Injury and Persistent Visual Problems by Dr. S. Moshe Roth, OD, FCOVD.

What are the Complications of Myopia?

An article was published this week in the journal Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science.  The authors reviewed other studies to determine the relationship and risk...

How to Disinfect Your Glasses to Help Prevent COVID-19

Coronavirus and Your Eyeglasses Your eyeglasses (lenses and frames) can potentially transfer viruses, such as COVID-19, to your eyes, nose, and mouth.  Viruses and bacteria...

Brain Injury or Concussion? Consult with a Neuro-Optometrist

Have you had a concussion or brain injury? Neuro-Optometrists are an important part of the recovery team We frequently hear of many NFL players and...

Lazy Eye: Is Patching Effective?

Got a lazy eye? Patch the other one.  Right?  Wrong!  Lazy eye, medically known as amblyopia, has long been treated with patching.  Eye patching is...