{"id":331,"date":"2021-02-03T21:28:39","date_gmt":"2021-02-03T11:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/specialeyes.com.au\/?page_id=331"},"modified":"2022-07-27T15:29:48","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T05:29:48","slug":"eye-care-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/specialeyes.com.au\/eye-health\/eye-care-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Eye Care Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;5&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;5&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-lxmt&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky=&#8221;yes&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading auto_text=&#8221;yes&#8221; heading_semantic=&#8221;h1&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h1&#8243;]This is a custom heading element.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;273135&#8243;]We\u2019re focused on bringing you the very best clinical eye care.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner limit_content=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; radius=&#8221;lg&#8221; shadow=&#8221;std&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;483&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;twentyone-nine&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; shape=&#8221;img-round&#8221; radius=&#8221;lg&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;4&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-xsdn&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; radius=&#8221;std&#8221; shadow=&#8221;lg&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; column_width_pixel=&#8221;900&#8243;][vc_accordion sign=&#8221;plus&#8221; active_tab=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Eye examination&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;d21d5937-3bb0-21555678914001155567a5059525a2b-8689&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;884408&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/specialeyes.com.au\/about\/our-optometrists\/\">Our Optometrists<\/a> play an important role in your eye health.<\/p>\n<p>If you have not had your eyes examined for quite some time you may not be aware of all the tests involved in a comprehensive eye examination. If it has been more than two years since your last eye test, we generally allow 45 minutes to complete a comprehensive consultation.<\/p>\n<p>Our team of experienced Optometrists detect, diagnose, and treat eye health and vision conditions that affect vision including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, hypertension, lazy eye and cataracts.<\/p>\n<p>They can also identify general health conditions that are first detected via an eye exam, provide referrals to eye surgeons (ophthalmologists) and often help manage post-eye-surgery health.<\/p>\n<p>The majority of our services attract a Medicare rebate.<\/p>\n<p>Every consultation and eye examination is with an experienced Optometrist using the latest and most advanced eyecare procedures. With our full eye health examination (45 minutes), comprehensive internal and external eye testing is standard and includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Field of vision<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Eye muscle control<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Visual acuity<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Ability to focus<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Ability to see colour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We request you bring the following to your eye examination<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Your\u00a0medicare\u00a0card<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Your latest pair of prescription glasses<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Your latest pair of prescription sunglasses<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Any contact lenses you may use<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Previous prescription details or Optometrist\u2019s reports if you are new to our practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Children&#8217;s vision&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;d21d5937-3bb0-215556789140a115556795059525a2b-8689&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;183068&#8243;]If your child has 20\/20 or 6\/6 vision, this is only a small part of having good vision. Your child must also be focussed in each eye, must have good eye movement control, good eye-hand co-ordination, good eye health and normal visual perception.<\/p>\n<p>We have a special interest in making sure that your child develops the best possible vision. We test all the visual skills necessary develop good vision.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There are many vision problems that children can have. They include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strabismus<\/li>\n<li>Amblyopia<\/li>\n<li>Myopia<\/li>\n<li>Hyperopia<\/li>\n<li>Astigmatism<\/li>\n<li>Muscle Inco-ordination<\/li>\n<li>Colour Vision Defects<\/li>\n<li>Visual Perceptual Deficits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some of these are very obvious and are picked up early in childhood and others are much less obvious.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strabismus<\/strong> is a condition that interferes with\u00a0binocular vision\u00a0because it prevents a person from directing both eyes simultaneously to align with each other at the same spot. This is often known as a squint. Strabismus is present in about 4% of children. Treatment should be started as early as possible to ensure the development of the best possible\u00a0vision.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Amblyopia<\/strong> (also called\u00a0<strong>lazy eye)<\/strong>\u00a0is a disorder of\u00a0sight.\u00a0It results in decreased vision in an eye that otherwise appears normal. Whenever the brain does not receive visual signals from an eye for a long period of time, there is a risk of amblyopia. It also can occur when the brain \u201cturns off\u201d the visual processing of one eye to prevent double-vision. It is common in children with strabismus.<\/p>\n<p>Detecting the condition in early childhood increases the chance of successful treatment; this disorder has been estimated to affect 1\u20135% of the population.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Myopia<\/strong> is a condition of the eye where the light that comes in does not directly focus on the\u00a0retina\u00a0but in front of it, causing the image that one sees when looking at a distant object to be out of focus, but in focus when looking at a close object. It also known as short-sightedness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hyperopia<\/strong> is a\u00a0defect\u00a0of\u00a0vision causing difficulty\u00a0focusing\u00a0on near objects, and in extreme cases causing a sufferer to be unable to focus on objects at any\u00a0distance. Children with hyperopia can experience\u00a0blurred vision,\u00a0headaches,\u00a0accommodative dysfunction,\u00a0binocular dysfunction, amblyopia, and\u00a0strabismus. Most school age children are in fact slightly hyperopic and therefore must exert an extra effort to bring their vision into sharp focus for both far and near tasks. For some children it will interfere with their ability to do schoolwork.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Astigmatism<\/strong> is a\u00a0refraction error\u00a0of the\u00a0eye\u00a0in which there is a difference in degree of\u00a0power\u00a0in different meridians. Astigmatism causes difficulties in seeing fine detail. Astigmatism can be often corrected by\u00a0glasses\u00a0with a\u00a0lens\u00a0that corrects for the difference in power.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Muscle Inco-ordination<\/strong> occurs when the complex muscle system for co-ordinating the two eyes to work as a team are not properly balanced. They often occur together with other vision problems and if left untreated contribute to a worsening of the vision problem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Colour Vision Defects<\/strong> occur in about 9% of boys and 0.5% of girls. They are almost always inherited but can be the result of disease or injury. Almost all people with colour vision defects see most colours but due to the imbalance of their colour receptors they see them slightly differently to the way someone with normal vision sees them. They will therefore have difficulty in identifying some colours and will confuse some colours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visual Perception<\/strong> is the ability to analyse and understand what the eyes are seeing. Children with vision problems are more likely to have difficulty with their visual perception; however these problems can occur with otherwise normal vision. If this problem does exist, the underlying vision problem is treated first and then a program of visual perceptual therapy is administered.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Dry Eye Management&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1658899427514-10-1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;163987&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1540371168243\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div id=\"ultimate-heading-10645c805d187cfad\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-10645c805d187cfad uvc-6869 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\" data-halign=\"left\">\n<div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\".uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-10645c805d187cfad h2\" data-responsive-json-new=\"{&quot;font-size&quot;:&quot;desktop:26px;&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:&quot;desktop:32px;&quot;}\">\n<h5>WHAT IS DRY EYE ?<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element fadeInRight animate-element vc_custom_1540365298076 animation-triggered start-animation\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Dry eye is a common chronic disease which is especially prevalent in Canberra due to our harsh dry climate. The unpleasant symptoms of dry eye can include sore eyes, burning eyes, grittiness, blurry vision and sensitivity to light \u2013 all of which can impede your quality of life. It never goes away and it cannot be cured, but can get worse if nothing is done about it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ultimate-heading-23815c805d187d497\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-23815c805d187d497 uvc-8681 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\" data-halign=\"left\">\n<h5 class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\">SO WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT?<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element fadeInRight animate-element vc_custom_1540365581712 animation-triggered start-animation\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Lubricating eyedrops are often first-line treatment for mild cases, but what are our options when it\u2019s not enough?<\/p>\n<p>Specialeyes Optometrists have a special interest in dry eye management, and we offer specialised treatments to help keep your eyes comfortable:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1498229445232\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div id=\"ultimate-heading-28065c805d187e3e9\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-28065c805d187e3e9 uvc-9991 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\" data-halign=\"left\">\n<div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\".uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-28065c805d187e3e9 h2\" data-responsive-json-new=\"{&quot;font-size&quot;:&quot;desktop:26px;&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:&quot;desktop:32px;&quot;}\">\n<h5>TREATMENTS<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"smile_icon_list_wrap ult_info_list_container ult-adjust-bottom-margin vc_custom_1498230419199\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation-delay=\"03\">BLEPHASTEAM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"Info-list-wrap-3876\" class=\"icon_description\">\n<div class=\"icon_description_text ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-list-wrap-3876 .icon_description_text\" data-responsive-json-new=\"{&quot;font-size&quot;:&quot;desktop:12px;&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:&quot;desktop:20px;&quot;}\">\n<p>A safe and relaxing in-office treatment, this device is basically a sauna for the eyes. Blephasteam uses heat and moisture to bathe your eyes in a warm chamber, melting away the solidified oil stuck in your oil glands to improve natural oil flow and tear quality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon_list_connector\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation-delay=\"03\">BLEPHEX<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"Info-list-wrap-1295\" class=\"icon_description\">\n<div class=\"icon_description_text ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-list-wrap-1295 .icon_description_text\" data-responsive-json-new=\"{&quot;font-size&quot;:&quot;desktop:12px;&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:&quot;desktop:20px;&quot;}\">\n<p>An in-office treatment using a specialised cleaning hand piece, which thoroughly and effectively cleans the lid margins and eyelashes. The medical grade micro-sponge rids of inflammatory bacterial debris, thus helping to alleviate symptoms of irritation and discomfort.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon_list_connector\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation-delay=\"03\">ANTI-INFLAMMATORY THERAPY<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"Info-list-wrap-4017\" class=\"icon_description\">\n<div class=\"icon_description_text ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-list-wrap-4017 .icon_description_text\" data-responsive-json-new=\"{&quot;font-size&quot;:&quot;desktop:12px;&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:&quot;desktop:20px;&quot;}\">\n<p>Inflammation can cause dysfunction or damage to the cells involved in secreting or maintaining tears, contributing to the development of dry eye. We can prescribe anti-inflammatory eyedrops to control this inflammation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon_list_connector\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation-delay=\"03\">OPTIMEL ANTIBACTERIAL MANUKA+ DRY EYE DROPS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"Info-list-wrap-5713\" class=\"icon_description\">\n<div class=\"icon_description_text ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\"#Info-list-wrap-5713 .icon_description_text\" data-responsive-json-new=\"{&quot;font-size&quot;:&quot;desktop:12px;&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:&quot;desktop:20px;&quot;}\">\n<p>Manuka honey eye drops applied twice daily to the eyes significantly improves dry eye symptoms, believed to be due to its antibiotic and anti-inflammatory activity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Vision Training&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1555679162900-3-11555679a059525a2b-8689&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;101107&#8243;]Vision training is a course of prescribed activities, tailored for the individual and designed to improve poorly developed vision and visual processing skills. Your Optometrist will prescribe a vision training plan to help improve things like eye movement control, eye focusing, eye coordination and visual analysis skills. Many of our Optometrists use vision training as part of their treatment plans.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Contact Lenses&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;d21d5937-3bb0-21555678914001155a6795059525a2b-8689&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;113820&#8243;]Many spectacle wearers spend years unaware that they are suitable for contact lenses. Our qualified <a href=\"https:\/\/specialeyes.com.au\/about\/our-optometrists\/\">Optometrists<\/a> will fit you with the most appropriate contact lenses for your prescription and lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/specialeyes.com.au\/contact-lenses\/\">Contact lenses<\/a> are available to correct both distance, near and multifocal prescriptions, as well as for patients with astigmatism. We will help you find the right contact lens to suit your specific needs.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Diabetic Eye Health Assessments&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;6dad8a3c-7309-8155567891400115556795059525a2b-8689&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;418662&#8243;]Approximately 1.7 million Australians are estimated to be living with diabetes . Diabetes affects vision and eye health. Every person with diabetes is at risk of diabetic retinopathy, where the tiny blood vessels in the retina at the back of the eye become damaged and begin to leak blood and other fluids. Diabetic retinopathy can seriously affect vision and in some cases may even cause blindness. So, diabetics must pay special attention to their eyecare. All diabetics are recommended to have annual assessments.<\/p>\n<p>Speak to one of our Optometrists to learn more about managing your eye health if you are living with diabetes.<\/p>\n<h6>Diabetes Australia, Diabetes in Australia, 2015, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesaustralia.com.au\/about-diabetes\/diabetes-in-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.diabetesaustralia.com.au\/ diabetes-in-australia<\/a> (accessed March 2017)<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Glaucoma Assessments&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;9346230d-aa35-9155567891400115556795059525a2b-8689&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;634704&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/specialeyes.com.au\/eye-health\/eye-conditions\/\">Glaucoma<\/a> is an eye condition which is characterised by damage to the optic nerve and retina, causing progressive vision loss. Glaucoma develops gradually, without pain or any noticeable symptoms, making it difficult to diagnose until it has begun to permanently damage your vision. Right now, 50% of people with glaucoma remain undiagnosed.<sup>*<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>For optimum eye health, it\u2019s recommended that everyone over the age of 40 have their eyes tested every two years.<\/p>\n<h6>* Tunnel Vision. The economic impact of Open Angle Glaucome, Centre for Eye Research Australia, 2008<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Laser Surgery Advice and Follow up&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1555679162900-3-115556795059525a2b-8289&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;157442&#8243;]For some of us, refractive surgery can be a great option. It\u2019s important that laser surgery is undertaken by an expert who understands your eye health history. Our Optometrists have a great relationship with your local ophthalmologists and will make sure you get the right referral with a surgeon who suits your needs. We can also provide aftercare, following your surgery.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Macular Degeneration Assessments&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1555679162900-3-115556795059525a2b-8189&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;712265&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/specialeyes.com.au\/eye-health\/eye-conditions\/\">Macular degeneration<\/a> is a condition that causes progressive damage to the macular, the light sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in Australia and will affect 1 in 7 people over the age of 50 and the incidence increases with age<sup>*<\/sup>. Those with early macular degeneration may have no noticeable symptoms but the disease can cause central vision loss if not treated early.<\/p>\n<p>Early detection of macular degeneration is aided by having regular eye tests.\u00a0For optimum eye health, it\u2019s recommended that everyone over the age of 40 have their eyes tested every two years.<\/p>\n<h6>* Source: Macular Disease Foundation<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Ocular Disease Management&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1555679162900-3-115556795059525a2b-9689&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;166212&#8243;]Optometrists are able to diagnose and manage a number of ocular conditions including age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. Our practices are equipped with state of the art equipment such as optical coherence tomography which allows us to diagnose these conditions earlier and monitor them more effectively. Many of our Optometrists are also therapeutically endorsed which allows them to treat a number of infective and inflammatory eye conditions with topical medications such as antibiotics and steroids.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Behavioural Therapy&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1658899759813-10-4&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;166700&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1540371228091\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element fadeInRight animate-element vc_custom_1540292005942 animation-triggered start-animation\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Behavioural optometry is a holistic approach to eyecare, and states that there is more to \u201cvision\u201d than just your \u201ceyesight\u201d. Vision involves processing information from both eyes and using this to interpret our environment. Many children who are experiencing problems in the classroom have clear \u201ceyesight\u201d but are unable to effectively use their \u201cvision\u201d due to poorly developed visual skills.<\/p>\n<p>Your behavioural optometrist is interested in vision as a learned process. Most people are born with healthy eyes, but in the process of growing up there may be some gaps in the development of their visual systems. 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