Brain Vision Institute - Schaumburg

We’d like to take a moment to remember and honor all the brave men and women who sacrifice their lives in the service of our country. 🇺🇸

Keep your eye on the ball with sports vision training! When taking part in a competition, being able to accurately assess direction, speed, and motion could make the difference between winning or going home empty-handed. Speak to our sports vision experts to see how we can help strengthen your visual skills with sports vision training.

Make your eye moves by spending time outdoors! COVID-19 lockdowns
with a surge of online activities and less time outdoors has seen a
significant spike in . It’s time to get back outside and stretch
that vision far into the distance!
Visit bhvi.org for helpful resources on how to manage myopia risk and
make your eye moves today!

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Parents! Uncorrected is a leading cause of avoidable vision
impairment. Whether corrected or uncorrected, myopia has an
influence on the quality of life and social domains of a young
person - like performing poorly in school.
Here’s how you can help your child’s eye health.
Stay informed: Book an eye examination for your child with an eye care
professional before they commence schooling and at regular intervals
thereafter.
Take time out: get your child to take breaks from near based tasks like
playing video games, and get them to look or get outside…
Get outdoors: get your child to skip, hop & move outdoors as a
daily routine. Short walks, looking outside the window, anything that
stretches the vision into the distance to help reduce risk.
If your child is already myopic, talk to your eye care provider about
how you can slow progression and get a myopia management program.
Visit bhvi.org for helpful resources on how to manage myopia risk and
make your eye moves today!

Drinking enough water keeps our body hydrated and functioning at its best. Just like our body, our eyes rely on water to help keep them lubricated. Conversely, poor hydration can lead to dry, irritated, and gritty eyes. So drink up!

Higher levels of = greater risk of developing sightthreatening
complications such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and
myopia macular degeneration.
Be proactive! Get your child’s eyes checked and talk to your eyecare
providor today about reducing the risk of myopia.
Visit bhvi.org for helpful resources on how to manage myopia risk and
make your eye moves today!

Your eye health is as important as your physical health. Reducing your
risk can be as simple as introducing some healthy vision habits,
and regularly visiting your eye care providers for check-ups and a myopia
management program if you are already myopic or at risk. Stop it or slow
it – there’s no reason to let myopia take your control!
Visit bhvi.org for helpful resources on how to manage myopia risk and
make your eye moves today!

Your eye health is as important as your physical health. Do these
moves regularly to keep your vision healthy!
Challenge your distance focus. Hold a finger as far away from you as
possible. Focus on your finger and then shift your gaze away from the
finger to look beyond and into the distance as far away as possible
and hold your gaze for several seconds. Then shift back the focus to
your finger and repeat the steps all over again.
Look into the distance as far away as the eye can see. Trace a figure 8
on an area as far as your eye can see with your eyes for 30 seconds.
And… get regular eye checkups and talk to your optometrists about
myopia management today!
Visit bhvi.org for helpful resources on how to manage myopia risk and
make your eye moves today.

Wondering whether myopia management is right for your child who has allergies, sensitive eyes or dry eye syndrome? Then we've got great news! Children with dry eyes are still candidates for myopia management!

There are many factors associated with myopia, do you know what the
two biggest are, that you can change today? More frequent breaks
from near work – like video games, study and tv, and spending more
time outdoors!
Make your eye moves! Get at least 2 hours a day outside, get your
eyes checked and talk to your eye care provider about reducing your
risk of myopia!
Visit bhvi.org for helpful resources on how to manage myopia risk and
make your eye moves today!

Make Your Eye Moves!
BHVI Launches
Myopia Awareness Week 2022.
Myopia Awareness Week returns, with a focus on improving eye health through myopia awareness and encouraging active action.

This year, Myopia Awareness Week is from the 23rd to the 28th of May with a focus on ‘Make your Eye Moves’ – a driver to engage in activities that promote eye health and reduce risk of myopia.

Globally recognized individuals from the eye care field will be providing their tips and recommendations for parents and children on “Eye Moves” that help reduce the risk of onset or progression of this debilitating ocular disorder. Resources and campaign information can be found at bhvi.org.

Having 20/20 vision doesn't necessarily mean you have perfect vision! Even if your vision is 20/20, you may still experience trouble reading, writing, and learning. Vision therapy can help you develop the vision skills needed to succeed in school and in life.

We humans only have 1 lens—could you imagine what it would be like to have 30,000 lenses?! Dragonflies can also see in all directions at the same time except for 1 blind spot directly behind them. Their eyes take up the majority of their head and are hypersensitive to light. Moreover, they can also see colors that we humans can’t even fathom!

Back in the day, we only had to worry about 1 screen—the TV screen. Nowadays, we are surrounded with screens! Staring at digital devices prevents us from blinking regularly, making us more prone to developing dry eye disease. Moreover, spending too much time staring at screens can lead to digital eye strain. By wearing anti-reflective lenses and blue light glasses you can relieve much of the discomfort. Another tip is to keep digital devices at arm's length, reduce overhead and device lighting, and take frequent breaks.

Do you spend hours every day working or playing on your computer, smartphone, or tablet? That extended screen time can cause dry eye symptoms such as red, dry, itchy eyes and double or blurry vision. For lasting relief for dry eye, contact us today.

Did you know that as much as 90% of patients that sustain traumatic brain injury (TBI) experience vision disruptions and/or problems with balance and dizziness? Have you or a loved one recently experienced a TBI? We can evaluate your eyes to ensure that everything is in check, and if we detect any issues with your visual skills, we'll offer neuro-optometric rehabilitation therapy so you can get back to living the good life.

You need great vision to thrive in your favorite sports. Without strong binocular vision, reaction time, speed and accuracy can suffer. How is YOUR binocular vision? Book your eye exam to find out.

Water can cause soft contact lenses to change shape, swell, and stick to the eye. It can make wearing contacts uncomfortable and even scratch the cornea, making it easier for germs to enter the eye and potentially cause an infection.

TRUE or FALSE? Myopia (nearsightedness) can't be stopped. It just keeps getting worse and worse up to adulthood.
FALSE: In fact, nearsightedness CAN be slowed down or halted with myopia management. If you're looking to reduce your child's myopia progression, contact us today.

Did you know that menopause and dry eyes can be connected? During menopause, a decrease in estrogen production can cause the tear glands to produce less fluid, leading to dry eyes. Put an end to suffering. If you or someone you know has dry eyes, contact us today for effective and long-term relief!

Children's reading ability depends on clear vision and visual skills, like the eyes advancing across the written page. If your child has 20/20 vision, but is still having trouble with reading, speak to your eye doctor about a functional vision evaluation to determine if their vision is hindering their academic performance in school.

“A mother's love liberates.” - Maya Angelou

Just as with eating healthy and exercising—taking care of your eyes should be a priority! To keep your eyes healthy, be sure to get a comprehensive eye exam on a regular basis. It's the most effective way to find out whether you need glasses or contacts or if your prescription has changed. It can also be life-changing, as it can detect the early stages of sight-robbing eye diseases. Celebrate Healthy Vision Month by booking an eye exam for yourself and your family today!