Are we seeing the signs and symptoms of ADHD clearly? A 2024 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed a staggering uptick in ADHD diagnoses among American children. But many ...

Does your child have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or a functional vision problem? Neuro-optometrist Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, a Maryland-based doctor board ...

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - Doctors and teachers recommend eye exams to be a part of your child’s back-to-school checklist. The American Optometric Association said one in four children start school ...

As a child, Kathryn Marxen-Simonson often felt embarrassed by her poor eyesight and did not want to stand out from other kids. At school, she wouldn’t use tools like magnifiers that could have helped ...

The Misdiagnosis Trap: It is important to note that these symptoms—distractibility, avoidance of work, and fidgeting—closely mimic the symptoms of ADHD and dyslexia. Studies suggest that a significant ...

A significant number of children have vision problems that can interfere with learning and development. Early intervention is critical for successful treatment. It's estimated that 80% of how we learn ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Preschool-aged children should have an annual vision screening for early identification of vision disorders. The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Prevent Blindness announced the debut of its new Children’s Vision Health Map, an online interactive tool that ...

Accurately diagnosing a problem is only the first step in solving it. Last year, I wrote about the lack of an optical department at Akron Children's Hospital's Vision Center. Many of their patients, ...

As I consider the start of the new school year across Pennsylvania, I am struck by a sobering statistic. An estimated one in five preschool-aged children have an undetected vision problem. These types ...