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Pediatric Vision
Ocular Motor Dysfunction
Parents are often aware of the need to screen children for nearsightedness or farsightedness, but fewer know about other pediatric vision problems. Ocular motor dysfunction is a condition that often manifests in childhood, although adults may also have this disorder. Because ocular motor dysfunction
Pediatric Vision
Convergence Insufficiency
Convergence insufficiency is a relatively common eye condition that is typically diagnosed in childhood. A study of two large optometry clinics found that 17.6% of children who received vision exams had convergence insufficiency. As this disorder may cause difficulty focusing on written pages, some children
Pediatric Vision
Accommodative Dysfunction
Simply put, accommodative dysfunction means that the eyes have difficulty focusing properly. Studies suggest that between 2 and 17% of children may suffer from accommodative dysfunction. The nature of this disorder means that it sometimes goes unnoticed in standard vision screenings conducted at school.
Pediatric Vision
Learning-Related Vision Problems
Learning disabilities may include dyslexia, math disorder, writing disorder, auditory processing deficits, or visual processing deficits. Although each child with a learning disability is unique, many also have associated visual problems. Addressing these vision disorders may alleviate some symptoms
How the Eyes Work
Eye Movement
Eye movement refers to the voluntary and involuntary movements of the eyes that assist with obtaining, fixating and following visual stimuli. The eyes are each connected to a system of six muscles. Light is sensed by the retina, which is a type of tissue that contains cells known as photoreceptors. These
How the Eyes Work
Eye Focusing
The eyes have a focusing system called accommodation; it allows for visual clarity. The system is rested when you look at an object that is far away and is not forced to strain like it would if the target were close. In normal circumstances, the eyes are able to effortlessly transition between objects
How the Eyes Work
Eye Coordination
Each eye picks up a slightly different image, but through a process called fusion, the brain blends the images together to make one three-dimensional picture. Good eye coordination is needed, however, and allows the eyes to sustain proper alignment so that they can focus on practically the same image,
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LOCATION
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Sites Vision Clinic
Address
621 N Riverside Dr Clarksville, TN 37040
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday
07:30 am - 12:00 pm
01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
07:30 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday
01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
07:30 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday
01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
07:30 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday
01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Friday
07:30 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday
07:30 am - 12:00 pm
01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Tuesday
07:30 am - 12:00 pm
01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Wednesday
07:30 am - 12:00 pm
01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Thursday
07:30 am - 12:00 pm
01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Friday
07:30 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed