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What is Vision Therapy?

Posted on November 15, 2024 (November 15, 2024) by Verona Vision Care

A child wears specialized green and red colored glasses during their visual therapy session.

The world of ocular care isn’t limited to updating corrective lenses. One of the ways we provide specialty eye care to improve and maintain good ocular health and vision is through vision therapy.
Vision therapy is a helpful and non-invasive approach that aims to improve various visual skills through exercises and activities, including:
Accommodation
Eye tracking
Focus adjustment
Eye coordination
This is done by strengthening brain-eye communication and teaching the eyes how to work together more efficiently.
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How Long Does an Eye Exam Take?

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Verona Vision Care

A young child sits with their parent in a brightly-lit optometrist’s office as their optometrist gives them a pair of glasses

Getting an eye exam can feel like a big task, especially if you’re juggling busy schedules or bringing in a young child. Fortunately, a comprehensive eye exam typically only takes thirty minutes to an hour—though more time can be spent if you have particular needs to be tested or treated.
This time is very well spent, though, as eye exams can help detect issues with your vision before you’ve even noticed a problem. A friendly and trustworthy optometrist can make the time fly by.
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Can Dry Eyes Cause Headaches?

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Verona Vision Care

A person sits at their desk, rubbing their eyes with one hand while holding their glasses in the other.

Most people experience dry eyes—that gritty, sandpaper-like feeling beneath your eyelids every time you blink—at some point in their lives. Most people also experience headaches of some kind in their lives. You might even experience both dry eyes and a headache at the same time. But do dry eyes actually cause headaches?
The research suggests that no, dry eyes do not directly cause headaches. However, there are several common situations where dry eyes and headaches have the same root cause—and that’s good news. The team at Verona Vision Care is here to explain. […]

Why Are My Eyes So Dry When I Wake Up?

Posted on August 9, 2024 (August 9, 2024) by Verona Vision Care

A woman waking up with dry eyes not sure of the reason

Dry eyes happen when your body doesn’t produce enough tears or moisture for your eyes. The sensation can feel very unpleasant and in some occasions it can affect a person’s vision. Americans are being diagnosed with dry eye disease in record numbers today and everyday tasks at work and school can be harder if you […]

What Diseases Can Be Detected in an Eye Exam?

Posted on July 16, 2024 (July 16, 2024) by Verona Vision Care

A woman has her eye examined for diseases by an optometrist during an eye exam

When was the last time you had an eye exam? If you’re thinking, “My eyesight’s fine, I don’t need to see my optometrist”—think again. Many people underestimate the power of a simple eye check-up. Your eyes are more than just your window to the world, they’re your doctor’s window to your overall health. Regular eye […]

How Often Should My Child Have an Eye Exam?

Posted on June 14, 2024 (June 14, 2024) by Verona Vision Care

A young boy wearing a backpack happily points at his glasses

Your children are an invaluable treasure and their health is of critical importance. We also understand that addressing concerns about your child’s eyesight can sometimes be overwhelming. When should they have their first eye exam? How frequently? What if they might need treatment sooner? It’s a lot of questions—and we’re here to support you in […]

APRIL 27, 2021

Posted on April 27, 2021 (April 4, 2024) by Verona Vision Care

Whew! It’s been an unusual past year. Many of you have already been working from home or maybe are adjusting to a new hybrid work approach. Others have school virtually and are now spending more time on screens. What most people can say is that they are on screens more hours in a day than […]

MAY 15, 2020

Posted on May 15, 2020 (April 4, 2024) by Verona Vision Care

Welcome Back! We are excited to serve you again! For the past few weeks, we have been training our staff and doctors on new protocols and procedures, as well as doing a soft opening to make sure that we are ready to open up again to see you! We have made some changes to keep you and […]

MARCH 19, 2020

Posted on March 19, 2020 (April 4, 2024) by Verona Vision Care

Greetings, I hope you have been able to stay safe and healthy! We wanted to update you as this crisis continues. During the last 6 weeks, we have been taking care of emergency patients and helping those that need contact lenses, broken glasses or other issues that we can take care of by emailing or […]

MARCH 16, 2020

Posted on March 16, 2020 (April 4, 2024) by Verona Vision Care

We want to inform you of the actions we’re taking to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19 at Verona Vision Care. We are taking extra precautions to strictly maintain the high standards of cleanliness at Verona Vision Care, and we are following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (see infographic below). Although cleanliness […]

We will be closed on Saturday, August 31st and Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3rd at 7:30 a.m.