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Over time the glands that supply the lipid component to the tears (essential in preventing evaporation) can develop blockages (See figure 3}. These blockages are usually a result of dried lipid (Meibum) in or around the gland. The purpose of any lid heating treatment is to open the gland orifice and soften or partially melt the Meibum within these glands. Research has shown that continuous heat needs to be applied for 6-10 minutes to the upper & lower lids to be effective. There are three methods (listed below) that can be used to accomplish this.
Now that the tear glands have been heated much of the material inside the glands will have liquefied, and the gland opening will be enlarged. This is the optimal time to flush some of that material out of the gland. We accomplish this with lid massage.
On the top lids, massage downwards toward the lid margin putting mild pressure with the ball of your finger toward the globe (ball) of the eye. Your stroke should start on the upper portion of the eyelid and end where you feel the base of the eyelashes-this is the lid margin. Massage 5-6 times on the upper lid (approximately 20 seconds per lid). Repeat on the bottom lid, massaging upward toward the lid margin. This is always done to both eyes.
lf you have done a good job, some of the dried Meibomian oil should now be on the lid surface. (It is too small to see with the naked eye.) We do not want it to stay there and have an opportunity to fall back down into the enlarged gland opening you just created with the hot compress. Clean the surface by diluting Baby shampoo and a Q tip or use Lid Scrub pads that can be found at the local pharmacy. Gently move the Q tip or Lid Scrub pad back and forth over the lower and upper lid margin (by the lash base) for 3-4 swipes. Be sure to wipe along the lid margin itself and not to touch the very sensitive front of the eye (the cornea).
Vision therapy is well worth the response, time and effort. Our Son had a hard time focusing and writing neatly. After vision therapy Seth could complete a task in half the time if previously took. His abilities to focus improved greatly and so did his handwriting.
Also, he was better at listening. As a parent, we wanted learning to be fun for our Son, and vision therapy made this possible.
Vision Therapy is well worth the expense, time and effort. Our son had a hard time focusing handwriting neatly. After vision therapy Seth could complete a task in half the time it previously took his abilities to focus and improved greatly and so did his handwriting.
Also, he was better at listening. As a parent you wanted learning to be fun for our son and vision therapy made this possible.
Vision Therapy has given or son the tools he needs to be able to scan and read the written word more effectively and efficiently.
He love working with John and these working sessions give him the motivation to gladly work on his homework assignments.
It amazed us to see the difference in the tracking of his eyes and along a line of it's from the beginning to the end of the treatment.
Dr. McBryar , Kristen and John are all marvelous and we would recommend them to anyone I only wish that we would have found them sooner!
Prior to coming to the institute for vision development my son complained of daily headaches. Therapy has eliminated his headaches completely. I love knowing my son is able to learn pain-free for the rest of his life because of the work that has been done over just a few weeks in this office. He he absolutely loved coming that didn't even feel like going to a doctor or therapy. We are grateful for the relief he was able to find by coming here.
Thank you!
Seems much less frustrated with life
Reads non-stop and fast
Spelling abilities have been hugely improved
Seems much more confident
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When we first came to the practice, my son did not have huge issues, but lots of small ones- trouble with reading, sports (hitting the baseball consistently), coordination, etc- that were not easily detectable,but when put together presented issues. The staff here were all very professional and loving towards him. While I was concerned in the reading, my son was concerned with the athletic side. Seeing improvement night off the bat gave him confidence that i have nor seen in him and made him want to not only Come to therapy, but also made him want to work hard. He has surpassed his grade level and above in reading and hit his first home run this year! Thank you!!!
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