Bella Vision’s lead vision therapist shared her path back from a traumatic brain injury, and how vision therapy, her teammates, and her patients helped her along the way. The month of March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, bringing awareness about traumatic brain injury (TBI), prevention, and the quality of life for people living with a […]
How Does Pediatric Vision Therapy Work?
If you’re reading this, it’s likely because your child has been diagnosed with an eye condition or has been struggling with a vision problem. It is normal to also struggle to understand how vision relates to the behaviors you are seeing at home or school. As a doctor who specializes in the functional aspect of […]
What Is the Difference Between Computer Glasses & Reading Glasses?
I remember getting my first cell phone while in college. It was that Nokia “brick” phone that you probably had too. That phone was revolutionary to my independence and a new found way to connect with my friends anytime I wanted. I vividly remember getting my first text message – that little envelope appearing on […]
How Long Do Vision Problems Last After a Concussion?
Concussion, which is a form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to. damage within the visual system causing symptoms that frequently go untreated. Symptoms of post concussion vision syndrome can manifest in many ways but often include blurred vision, difficulty focusing the eyes, headaches, light sensitivity and dizziness. Fortunately for some people, these visual […]
What Is OptiLight IPL and How Can It Help with Dry Eye?
After practicing optometry for 15 years, I never would have imagined that I would find myself struggling with my own dry eye disease. After LASIK surgery in my 20’s, I had mild to moderate symptoms and occasional “flare ups” over the years. I followed my own recommendations and used preservative free artificial tears, made sure […]
Can Vision Therapy Treat a Learning Disability?
Optometric Vision Therapy is a noninvasive, medical treatment for vision problems that can interfere with reading, learning and activities of everyday life. Our visual system is a complex neurological process that requires coordinated eye focusing, eye tracking and alignment to achieve clear, single vision. Patients who struggle with accommodative dysfunction (eye focusing), oculomotor dysfunction (eye […]
Myopia, Hyperopia and Astigmatism: What’s the Difference?
Of our 5 senses, the sense of sight hails as the most dominant as it guides our motor movements, allowing us to understand and perceive the world around us. Yet, just as a camera lens can sometimes misfocus an image, our eyes can also have refractive errors that blur the clarity of our vision. While […]
How Often Should My Child Have an Eye Exam?
From day one, children depend on their eyes to explore and learn about the world around them, and they’ll depend on this essential sense more and more as they grow and develop. As a parent, we know you want to protect your child’s eyesight as much as possible. One way to do this is to […]
How Do Blue Light Glasses Work?
With the rise of modern technology, we’re being more exposed every day to new sources of blue light. This form of light can have many different effects on our bodies and even disrupt our sleep cycles, making it essential to find ways to prevent how it changes our overall well-being. You may have heard that […]
Bella Vision earns national ‘Best Practice’ Recognition
Spartanburg’s Bella Vision is earning national recognition for exceptional patient care, innovative practices, and overall excellence in the eye care industry. CooperVision’s Best Practices Program honors best-in-class eye care practices from across the nation. The program recognizes optometry practices with a proven commitment to excellence in patient care, business development, and community support. Spartanburg’s own […]
