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How Head Injuries Cause Eye Problems and What to Do

Blows to the head, concussions, and other head injuries can cause damage to your brain and vision. These minor traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have lasting effects if you don’t receive prompt treatment. Even whiplash from a car accident can lead to vision complications and impairment, including blurred vision and light sensitivity. Savedoff, Ciccone & […]

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The Necessary Visual Skills for Learning

People need more than healthy eyes and 20/20 vision to learn efficiently. Optical lenses and 20/20 vision can help people see small print, but other visual skills are necessary to help them learn. If you’re having trouble concentrating or with hand-eye coordination, you may be struggling with the visual skills necessary for learning. Savedoff, Ciccone […]

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Eye Tracking Problems and How Vision Therapy Can Help

Our eyes are always moving. These subtle movements enable us to focus on text and moving objects. When your eyes are not functioning properly, your quality of life can be significantly affected. Whether you’re experiencing sudden eye-tracking problems or it’s been a recurring issue, it’s important to understand the underlying cause so that you can […]

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Who Should Be Evaluated for Vision Therapy?

Kids and adults can struggle with eye control, focus, and vision, leading to lower self-esteem and difficulties performing everyday tasks. If you need to improve your visual performance, you may benefit from vision therapy. The professionals at Savedoff, Ciccone & Davis, Doctors of Optometry, P.C. specialize in vision therapy services. We help patients in the […]

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The Benefits of Vision Therapy for Kids

As a parent, you want your children to develop as best they can. One aspect often overlooked is vision, which is a crucial part of learning and navigating the world. If your child has been diagnosed with a vision problem or has difficulty reading, they may benefit from vision therapy. At Savedoff, Ciccone & Davis, […]

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What Are Blue Light Glasses? What Do They Do?

In today’s digital age, screens are everywhere, and we use them for everything. This increase in screen time exposes our eyes to blue light, a high-energy wavelength emitted by digital devices. Blue light glasses help protect your vision from frequent computer use and any effects that blue light can have. At Savedoff, Ciccone & Davis, […]

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Dr. James Forde

Welcome Dr James Forde

We’re pleased to announce that Dr. James Forde has recently joined our team as a full-time partner. Dr. Forde is an optometrist providing full scope family vision care. Like Dr. Davis (his wife), he too did an additional residency at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in primary vision care and ocular disease. Dr. Forde will […]

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What Is Visual Perception Testing?

When you think of vision, you most likely picture visual acuity, like having 20/20 vision. However, the entire process is more complicated. Vision is a combination of how well we see, how our eyes work, and how our brains interpret and understand what we see. Visual processing disorders cause you to process information incorrectly. At […]

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How Vision Therapy Can Help Improve Reading Skills

A person’s vision system plays a significant role in their ability to learn. It’s believed that 80% of learning is visual. Any impairments involving the vision system can slow an individual’s ability to read fluently and comprehend text effectively. These challenges can hinder someone from reaching their full reading potential and prevent them from achieving […]

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How Do Concussions and Other Head Injuries Affect Vision?

Concussions and blows to the head are not always life-threatening, but these injuries can have lasting effects if not properly treated. Concussions and other brain-related injuries can lead to a host of health concerns, including vision impairment. Although blurry vision and sensitivity to light are common after a hit to the head, these symptoms often […]

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What Is Vision Therapy?

People of all ages struggle with vision, focus, and eye control. Decreased vision performance can lead to lower self-esteem and difficulties performing daily tasks. Vision therapy may be recommended if a patient needs to develop, improve, and enhance visual performance. The doctors at Savedoff, Ciccone & Davis, Doctors of Optometry, P.C. specialize in this branch of […]

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Optimizing Your Child’s Vision Health: Signs to Watch For and Fun Eyecare Tips

As a parent or guardian, it’s important to be aware of the signs that your child may have a vision problem, as early detection and intervention can significantly impact a child’s overall development and well-being. The visual system plays a fundamental role in a child’s ability to learn, explore, and interact with the world. Parents […]

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Glaucoma Awareness: Prioritizing Eye Health

Glaucoma Awareness Month observed in January, serves as a crucial initiative to educate the public about the importance of eye health and the risks associated with glaucoma.

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Understanding Dry Eyes: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment

If you’ve been experiencing the persistent annoyance of dry and itchy eyes, you’re far from alone in this shared experience.

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