Dr. Nat Wernick FCOVD from Amplify EyeCare Manhattan discusses convergence insufficiency, its symptoms and how it is detected. A problem with convergence can cause symptoms such as eye strain, eye pain, headache, blurred vision, double vision and tired eyes. It is estimated that 3-13% of children have convergence issues that impact their ability to read and succeed in the classroom.
This is a visual skill that can be evaluated with a pencil push-up test. Basically you hold a pencil and bring it close to your eyes. Your eyes will turn in toward the pencil as it gets closer to your nose. Convergence insufficiency occurs when the brain does not have good control over the eyes, so the eyes do not converge well. An example of what that might look like if the patient is doing the test and failing, is that at a certain point, their eyes give up, and they stop following the test. This is a common way to diagnose convergence insufficiency in the office. You can schedule an eye exam by calling at 212-752-6930. - Do you want to learn more about Convergence Issue? Click the link below now! https://amplifyeyecare-manhattan.com/vision-therapy/what-is-convergence-insufficiency/ or Visit our website π: https://amplifyeyecare-manhattan.com/ Visit us at π: 235 East 67th Street, Suite 201, New York, New York, United States,10065 Contact us π: Phone (212)-752-6930 Fax (212)-759-2220 Submit a form: https://amplifyeyecare-manhattan.com/contact/
