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Our vision therapy patient is working on her visual memory skill with the virtual reality system called VividVision! How do you know if you have poor visual memory? Here at Vizen, we offer a standardized test called TVPS (Test of Visual Perceptual Skills) that will help to rank you on...


Our eyes and brain work together to help create what we know as “visual memory”. Visual memory enables an individual to look at an object for a certain amount of time, retain a mental image of that object after it has disappeared from our visual field then recall it when...


Our clinic is hosting a DRY EYE THERAPY - SPA EVENT!🤩🥳 JOIN US on Thursday, July 21st from 5-7 pm! We would LOVE to SEE you there! ✨🎊 Dry eye therapy is a safe and non-surgical solution for brighter, youthful eyes! It is an advanced treatment for dry eye and...


Many kids and adults quietly suffer from vision problems that are often left unnoticed because suffering patients can read the 20/20 line. 😳 Patients may see words blur, double, or move on the page when reading if they have ineffective eye-teaming skills. 🤓Headaches, fatigue, or strained eyes after prolonged screen...


You would never know that you need vision therapy if you’ve never seen an eye doctor! 🤩 “-I don’t have double vision that often anymore” says our adorable 8 year old patient upon finishing vision therapy! 🎊☺️ She has been with us since the VERY beginning and even mom has...


It's Not Always Dyslexia‼️ 5-15% of people in the US struggle with dyslexia.😳 Because of this high rate, you might not be surprised if your child receives this diagnosis but sometimes that diagnosis deserves a second look.😧 Having eye tracking problems and skipping words when reading is often a vision...


When looking for a youthful look, your eyes are the greatest opportunity!😍 FUN FACT: 👉🏻We tend to lose about 1% collagen AND elastin yearly! Collagen and elastin is important to allow your skin to stay firm and not lose its elasticity through time. Thankfully, our Dry Eye Treatment can help...


If you didn’t know, your 👀s secrete natural tears💧 that keep them from drying out. For some people with severe dry eyes, your eyes secrete these tears excessively, resulting in overly watery eyes! 😰 ✨Here are some ways to prevent dry eyes from happening to you at the comfort of...


What can you do with your baby to ensure good visual development?...


Yes! ✨ Contact lenses are safe for children at any age. 😳 👉🏻 Studies show that it is rare to have an adverse effect from wearing contact lenses as a child. Take a sneak peek at this article regarding children who do wear soft lenses compared to those who just wear...