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We have 2 news items to share! Each quarter, Eye Care Associates provides the opportunity for third and fourth year optometry school students to work...

Researchers from the The State University of New York recorded eye movements during reading and walking and found that we move our eyes less while reading. Their...

The team is going to COVD 2023 in Toronto this April.

We're excited to share that two of our vision therapists are trained music teachers and are excited to celebrate this unique combination of skills at...

BrainTap therapy utilizes light and sound technology as a distinctive type of meditation aimed at soothing the mind, minimizing stress, and enhancing general well-being.

We recently participated in the Albany Northeast Study Group in March. The group included Drs. Grygier, Nizami, Ngo, Decker, and Schulman, who all brought their...

EyeCare Associates in Connecticut supported residents and provided on-site occupational vision screenings for employees of Pitney Bowes, emphasizing the importance of regular vision checks.

If you can't wear standard contact lenses because of keratoconus or corneal aberrations, scleral lenses could be the answer.

High myopia – severe nearsightedness – is associated with an increased risk of serious eye diseases such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.

At the annual COVD meeting, Dr. Schulman will be co-presenting on the topic: Improving Diagnosis and Treatment using Multisensory information Saturday, April 29th 8:00am-10:30am Presented...

As practically every family owns a variety of digital devices, unfortunately, the excessive amount of screen time that comes along with those devices negatively affects...

Vision therapy can address underlying visual problems that can mimic or exacerbate a learning disability.

Here's how eye exams helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call EyeCare Associates to schedule your appointment.

Car accidents can often result in a concussion, a type of traumatic brain injury that can cause vision problems.

Research and modern science have made numerous advances, and there's an organization who aims to tackle some of the most challenging conditions that face our...

Switching from glasses to scleral contact lenses can take several weeks. your eye doctor will provide instructions on how to properly insert, remove, and care for...

Did you know that poor visual skills can contribute to behavioral problems in children? Read on to learn how vision therapy can help address these...

Want to be a better skier? By enhancing your visual skills, you can radically improve your performance on the mountain slopes. Contact EyeCare Associates to...

Articles written by Dr Schulman on Covid These can be found on pages 25 and 55 on the document linked above The following is a...

Discover why experts say there’s a myopia epidemic, and learn what you can do to keep your kids’ eyes healthy. EyeCare Associates proudly offers myopia...

Your eye experts at EyeCare Associates have compiled our top 7 tips for keeping your eyes healthy and safe this holiday season. Let us know...

GAME DAY Saturday, December 17th 11AM-1PM Ages 5-12 PLAY GAMES FOR TRACKING, VISUAL THINKING, EYE HAND COORDINATION AND MORE! Parents browse our Trunk show for...

Optimizing your soccer performance should go beyond building muscle and endurance. Boosting your game should also include honing the visual skills you need to be...

  Taylor Rado intern from NECO...

Post trauma vision syndrome (PTVS) can persist long after a concussion, making everyday tasks difficult. Luckily, neuro-optometry can treat many visual post-concussion symptoms. Learn about...

Dr. Maryam Nizami is attending the Northeast Vision Conference this Sunday. Dr. Justin Rapp went to Nashville for a scleral lens conference.  ...

Full/Part time positions now available!

Did you know that a risk factor for developing myopia (nearsightedness) is living in an urban area? But don’t worry – the myopia management program...

Lectures by Dr. Schulman on "Multisensory Model Neurological Implications."

If you suffer from headaches accompanied by blurred vision, you may have an underlying problem with your visual system. Read on to discover how blurred...

When a child is considered a ‘slow learner,’ parents and teachers often assume the problem is ADHD or a learning disability. Many don’t realize that...

World Keratoconus Day is celebrated every year on November 10 to raise awareness of this rare eye condition. Read on to learn about keratoconus and...

Hockey is one of the fastest and most exciting sports out there. But to be great at hockey, your brain needs to be able to...

Genetic testing can help determine whether you have a genetic variant that may put you or your children at risk for certain diseases. Read on...

Have you ever seen a child who struggles in school despite trying hard to succeed? They could have an undetected vision problem that makes reading...

Dr. Allie Decker did her minors presentation at SUNY last week. Dr. Decker and Dr. Ngo are going to Academy in San Diego....

Upcoming Lecture by Dr. Schulman titled "Follow-up to Multisensory Model Neurological Implications for Improved Optometric Success and Treatment – Hybrid"

It's Contact Lens Safety Month, which makes it the perfect time to brush up on ways to keep your eyes and vision healthy when wearing...

There are 2 main types of brain injuries - traumatic and non-traumatic. Here, we'll explain the difference between these injuries and how EyeCare Associates can...

Traditional myopia correction uses glasses to improve visual acuity, but they are not a solution for controlling myopia’s progression and may even contribute to worsening...

Eye tracking is a visual skill necessary for academic success. Poor eye tracking skills can compromise your child’s ability to read and learn. Fortunately, vision...

Seeing floaters is common and usually nothing to worry about. Yet there are times when floaters are a sign of a serious eye condition. Here’s...

There are many reasons why developing visual skills should play an important role in your sports training program. Schedule an appointment with a sports vision...

The most important reason for choosing myopia management is to protect your child’s precious gift of sight from sight-threatening eye diseases. But here’s an added...

If you have corneal dystrophy, it will become increasingly difficult to wear standard contact lenses. Scleral lenses are an excellent choice for patients with many...

This announcement is long in coming. There are lots of wonderful happenings at ECA. Dr. Schulman just came back from a class in Mississippi and...

Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions in the world, yet many people put up with the discomfort, even though it's...

An ocular migraine can cause the sudden appearance of visual distortions, and even temporary blindness in one eye. Either way, an ocular migraine can be...

If you’ve ever wondered why some medical professionals don’t mention vision therapy as a treatment for visual problems caused by a concussion and other medical...

Here are 5 eye symptoms that you should never ignore. Call EyeCare Associates without delay if you or a loved one experiences any of these...

Sports injuries often affect the eyes and can lead to blurry vision — even vision loss. Consider sports vision training and wear protective eyewear to...

Have you or a loved one have experienced complications following LASIK or any other type of refractive surgery? Scleral lenses may be just the solution...

Childhood myopia — nearsightedness — is reaching epidemic proportions. Fortunately, there are steps parents can take to reduce their child’s risk of developing myopia.

Every child should have a comprehensive eye exam before the start of the new school year. Just as you wouldn’t consider sending them to school without...

Last week my former resident, Aaron Nichols, mentioned to me that I was listed as one of Newsweek’s top optometrists for 2022 and that he...

Custom contact lenses are specially designed to fit irregularly-shaped corneas. If you find wearing regular contact lenses uncomfortable, ask your optometrist if custom contact lenses...

High myopia isn’t just difficulty seeing faraway objects. It can actually increase the risk of developing serious eye diseases later in life. Read on to...

If you want to improve your sports performance, then you've come to the right place! Our sports vision optometrist can help you hone important visual...

The American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and the American Association of Certified Orthoptists...

Children with ADHD commonly have visual problems, such as convergence insufficiency, tracking difficulties, and others. Fortunately, vision therapy is an effective treatment for these and...

Did you know that Nerf® guns, a supposedly safe children’s toy, have been shown to cause eye injury in certain cases? What makes them so...

20/20 eyesight tells us how far you can see at a distance. That's why when you use a Snellen chart or an eye chart, you're...

Hyperopia affects near vision in children and young adults. Want to know more about hyperopia? Here we explain ways to recognize the condition and help...

In this article, we explore the various ways a stroke can negatively affect a person’s vision and explain how a neuro-optometrist can help rehabilitate vision.

Read Treating the Brain Through the Eyes This is a well-written article about vision therapy that was produced by Canadian optometrists. You can click the link...

So you say why do a fellowship In syntonic optometry? You may already have a fellowship in another organization or maybe you feel like it...

Step up to the plate with sharp visual skills like contrast sensitivity and watch your game improve. Sports vision training will help improve your sports...

Children with IEPs — individualizedsupport in school — are more likely to experience problems with their eyes’ ability to track, team and focus, but...

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that causes the cornea to thin and bulge, resulting in blurry and distorted vision. Here are the most commonly...

Cataract surgery not only improves vision. Research suggests that cataract surgery may also prevent cognitive decline.

Myopia management, an optometrist-developed program, can slow and even halt the progression of a child’s myopia. Read on to learn more.

Here’s how you can celebrate National Sunglasses Day on June 27.

Eyes on Light and Water! - Randy Schulman, MS, OD, FCOVD, FCSO I am grateful to be a part of the College of Syntonic Optometry...

Our practice supports local charities & even sports groups like Babe Ruth Leagues Inc., where young teenagers get to play baseball competitively with other leagues...

Join us on Zoom every 2nd Wednesday here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88440459367   Meet our two facilitators Elaine K. Hunter, LCSW is a Board Certified Diplomate in clinical...