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# Northampton Vision Specialists of Northampton, MA - Dr. Theresa J. Ruggiero, Dr. Elizabeth B. Hannigan, and Dr. Naomi G. Clay

## Posts

- [Hours During COVID-19](https://www.northamptonvision.net/hours-during-covid-19/) - A staff member will be in the office answering the phone during the following hours: Monday: 8:30am – 8:00pm Tuesday: 8:00am - 8:00pm Wednesday: 8:30am - 8:00pm Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm Saturday: 7:00am - 3:30pm
- [Reopening Announcement](https://www.northamptonvision.net/reopening-announcement/) - As we all look ahead and begin our shift to “the new normal”, here at Northampton Vision Specialists we are so excited to get back to providing the best possible vision care for you and your loved ones. Healthy vision is so fundamental to our daily lives, and the dramatically increased screen time for most
- [Dr. Ruggiero Interview with 93.9 The River](https://www.northamptonvision.net/dr-ruggiero-interview-with-93-9-the-river/) - Dr. Theresa Ruggiero from Northampton Vision Specialists has some tips on how to take a mental break from Zoom meeting, after Skype meeting after binge watching
- [We're Here For You](https://www.northamptonvision.net/covid-19/) - We hope you and your loved ones are healthy and safe during this extraordinary time as our world faces historic challenges with the COVID-19 (corona virus)...
- [Tips to Minimize Visual Strain from Screens](https://www.northamptonvision.net/tips-to-minimize-visual-strain-from-screens/) - To Our Dear Community Members – Both Near and Far, During this very difficult time of COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are facing a significant increase in screen time to accomplish our essential daily tasks. Therefore, we are providing you with the following recommendations that are designed to minimize the negative effects of increased screen
- [Sports Vision Has Launched!](https://www.northamptonvision.net/sports-vision-launched/) - Dr. Hannigan, Dr. Clay, Dr. Ruggiero and their team from Northampton Vision Specialists are excited to launch sports vision into the practice. On August 30th, the doctors spoke at the Western Mass Athletics soccer meeting for parents and coaches. They talked about how essential and important visual skills are to athletic performance, and how they
- [Dr. Ruggiero Speaks at Podiatry Conference](https://www.northamptonvision.net/dr-ruggiero-speaks-podiatry-conference/) - Dr. Ruggiero recently spoke at the annual meeting of The American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics in Jackson Hole, Wyoming about the relationship between vision and idiopathic toe walking. She was invited to speak at the event by her colleague, and the president of the organization, Dr. Louis Decaro. The pair have worked closely together
- [Dr. Hannigan Attends Sports Vision Conference](https://www.northamptonvision.net/hanningan-sports-vision-conference/) - Dr. Hannigan recently attended the International Sports Vision Association’s annual conference in Midway, Utah. During the four-day event, she was able to get hands-on experience with the newest technology in sports vision assessment and training, and hear lectures and research presentations from leaders in the field. From assessing potential players to improving their visual skills for superior
- [Sign of the Times](https://www.northamptonvision.net/sign-of-the-times/) - The recent addition of Dr. Naomi Clay at NVS called for the unveiling of a new sign in December. Pictured here are Dr. Clay, left, and Dr. Hannigan. Together with Dr. Ruggiero, oh what a team they will make!
- [Introducing Dr. Clay](https://www.northamptonvision.net/introducing-dr-clay/) - NVS is very excited to announce that DR. NAOMI CLAY has joined the practice as an associate optometrist. Dr. Clay earned her doctorate at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in 2016. Upon graduation, she completed a one-year residency at Merrimack Vision Care in Manchester, N.H., where she worked in primary care, pediatrics, vision
- [We're Lucky to Have Him!](https://www.northamptonvision.net/were-lucky-to-have-him/) - Earlier this year, Mark Kennedy joined NVS as our resident optician, bringing with him 25 years of experience and unparalleled skill in eyewear measurements and adjustments. Married to Kim for 25 years, they have two children, Ashton, 22, and Kaleigh, 21. Marc volunteers with the Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative, connecting with youth through basketball.
- [Vision & Learning](https://www.northamptonvision.net/vision-learning/) - Research indicates that vision is a major factor in a child’s ability to take in and respond to classroom instruction. A great deal of what children learn is received through the visual system, and depends on a child’s eyes working with each other and the brain to collect and interpret information. It is well known
- [Solar Eclipse Aug. 21st](https://www.northamptonvision.net/solar-eclipse-aug-21st/) - Get ready! Be safe! On Monday, August 21st, a total solar eclipse will cut a path across the United States, from Oregon to South Carolina, turning day into night. Here in western Massachusetts, we’ll experience a 72% partial eclipse, beginning at 1:25 pm, with the peak at 2:44 pm. The Moon will come between the
- [She's a Fellow](https://www.northamptonvision.net/shes-a-fellow/) - Our very own Dr. Hannigan has gone and done it!! She has become board certified and was designated a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD). We are so proud of her! The intense certification process identifies doctors of optometry who are prepared to offer state-of-the-art clinical services in behavioral and developmental
- [The 2016 Vision and Learning Summit](https://www.northamptonvision.net/the-2016-vision-and-learning-summit/) - Dr. Ruggiero recently attended 2016 Summit: Vision and Learning - Making the Connection. The primary message of the Summit was the importance of making vision examinations a standard part of every child’s well care. By doing so, physicians will be better able to identify vision problems that may be interfering with their academic success. Studies
- [Dr. Hannigan Speaks to Educators](https://www.northamptonvision.net/dr-hannigan-speaks-to-educators/) - Dr. Hannigan had the pleasure of speaking to a group of Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists from the Holyoke School District last week. During the presentation, she was able to explain the developmental model of vision, talk about common functional visual disorders and explain how they are treated at Northampton Vision Specialists. She was also able
- [August is Children’s Vision and Learning Month](https://www.northamptonvision.net/august-is-childrens-vision-and-learning-month/) - Did you know that one in 10 children have a vision problem that is significant enough to affect their performance in school? With up to 80 percent of learning occurring through a child’s vision, this can have a huge impact on their ability to succeed in the classroom. For the past 11 years, The
- [NVS Introduces Planning and Pacing Program](https://www.northamptonvision.net/nvs-introduces-planning-and-pacing-program/) - A new program at Northampton Vision Specialists helps patients safely resume their everyday activities while recovering from a brain injury, long-term illness or disability. “Many patients who have had a brain injury are told they need to rest, but they’re not often given any instruction on how they should come out of that rest,” occupational/vision
- [Dr. Sue Barry Speaks at The 2016 Optometry Meeting](https://www.northamptonvision.net/dr-sue-barry-speaks-at-this-years-optometry-meeting/) - Dr. Ruggiero was pleased to attend this year's Optometry Meeting in Boston this week, where she had the privilege of hearing Dr. Sue Barry speak. Dr. Barry is a neuroscientist at Mount Holyoke College who was able to develop stereoscopic vision well into her adult years through vision therapy with Dr. Ruggiero. She later wrote
- [Dr. Ruggiero Attends the International Conference on Light and Vision](https://www.northamptonvision.net/dr-ruggiero-attends-international-conference-on-light-vision/) - Dr. Ruggiero is attending the 84th International Conference on Light and Vision in Indianapolis. Here she is during a demonstration comparing the different energy potentials of red and blue light. Syntonic Phototherapy is the therapeutic use of light. Different wavelengths (or colors) have different therapeutic effects on our vision, balance and cognitive function.
- [Testimonial: One Patient's Experience with Therapeutic Prisms](https://www.northamptonvision.net/testimonial-one-patients-experience-with-prisms/) - I have been wearing trifocals with prisms for a few years now. I recently noticed when I didn’t have my glasses on for brief periods of time I felt ok, with no difficulties with balance or disequilibrium. So, I had a pair of glasses made with just my distance vision prescription and no prisms to see if
- [NVS Welcomes a New Intern](https://www.northamptonvision.net/nvs-welcomes-a-new-intern/) - Northampton Vision Specialists is pleased to welcome Ivan Liaw as our new intern this spring. Ivan was a practicing optometrist in England prior to entering the New England College of Optometry to complete his education two years ago. His experience working in another country has given him a unique worldview of optometry, as well as
- [Dr. Ruggiero Speaks at Springfield College](https://www.northamptonvision.net/dr-ruggiero-speaks-at-springfield-college/) - Dr. Ruggiero recently spoke at the annual Springfield College Pediatrics Conference, which is hosted by the Departments of Occupational and Physical Therapy. In her presentation, titled, "Can You See Me? Children's Vision and Vision Development," she discussed the developmental model of optometry, as well as normal visual development, the eye-brain connection and visual information processing.
- [Northampton Vision Specialists Welcomes our Newest Clinician](https://www.northamptonvision.net/northampton-vision-specialists-welcomes-our-newest-clinician/) - Karlyn Frye joined Northampton Vision Specialists as an Occupational/Vision Therapist in 2015. Her training as a health and rehabilitation professional has prepared her to work with people of all ages who need specialized assistance to lead independent, productive and satisfying lives. Karlyn has years of experience working with patients to address the struggles they face
- [Dr. Ruggiero Attends Syntonics Conference](https://www.northamptonvision.net/dr-ruggiero-attends-syntonic-conference/) - Dr. Ruggiero recently attended the 83rd annual conference for the College of Syntonic Optometry held in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Syntonics is also known as Optometric Phototherapy and is a therapeutic intervention that is aimed at restoring balance within the autonomic nervous system. This treatment is available at our practice and can be administered
- [What is Amblyopia?](https://www.northamptonvision.net/what-is-amblyopia/) - Note: Below is an article recently published by the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) on amblyopia, otherwise known as "lazy eye." As the author mentions in the article, amblyopia isn't always easy to detect. This makes it critical for children to have a comprehensive vision exam by a developmental optometrist in early childhood. Through early
- [Northampton Vision Introduces Ray-Ban Eyewear](https://www.northamptonvision.net/northampton-vision-introduces-ray-ban-eyewear/) - This summer, Northampton Vision Specialists added Ray-Ban eyewear to our optical dispensary. From sunglasses to ophthalmic eyeglasses, we now offer a large selection of Ray-Ban frames for adults and children. “I am so excited that we’re now carrying Ray-Ban,” optician Karin Chevalier said. “There are so many fun styles to choose from. In the short
- [Children's Vision & Learning Month](https://www.northamptonvision.net/childrens-vision-learning-month/) - Did you know that 25 percent of children in elementary school have a visual problem that is serious enough to interfere with learning? In observance of Children’s Vision & Learning Month this August, we’d like to remind you how important it is for all children to have a comprehensive vision exam by a developmental optometrist.
- [The Benefit of Blue Blocker Lenses](https://www.northamptonvision.net/the-benefit-of-blue-blocker-lenses/) - You know the importance of wearing eye protection when spending time outdoors in the sun – but what about protection from the electronic devices you use every day? If you regularly spend time in front of a screen, it might be more necessary than you think. Computers, smartphones, flat screen televisions and even LED light
- [March is Brain Injury Awareness Month](https://www.northamptonvision.net/march-is-brain-injury-awareness-month-2/) - Each year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffer a traumatic brain injury. These injuries, which most often result from falls, motor vehicle accidents and sports-related impacts, can lead to a variety of long-lasting difficulties, including: Confusion Memory and attention difficulties Headaches Behavioral Problems While rehabilitation is an important part of the
- [Preventing Falls in Older Adults Through Comprehensive Vision Care](https://www.northamptonvision.net/preventing-falls-in-older-adults-through-comprehensive-vision-care-2/) - In children and young adults, a simple fall often results in little more than a bruise or sprain. For older adults, however, the effects can be much more serious. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ranks falls as the leading cause of death from an injury in older adults. Many of these deaths are
- [Introducing a New Sports Vision Therapy Program](https://www.northamptonvision.net/nvs-introduces-new-sports-vision-therapy-program/) - Northampton Vision Specialists is pleased to announce the launch of our new Sports Vision Therapy Program! Sports Vision is an exciting, up and coming field that has proven beneficial in improving the athletic performance of everyone from professional athletes to recreational teams to individuals who simply want to improve upon their hobby. In fact, many
- [Healthy Diet, Healthy Eyes](https://www.northamptonvision.net/healthy-diet-healthy-eyes/) - We all know the important role a healthy diet plays in preventing disease and improving our overall quality of life. But did you know that a healthy diet could also help improve your vision? Studies have proven that diets rich in antioxidants and nutrients such as lutein, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins C and E
- [Dr. Jessica Haake Joins Northampton Vision Specialists](https://www.northamptonvision.net/dr-jessica-haake-joins-northampton-vision-specialists/) - Dr. Jessica Haake is thrilled to join the team at Northampton Vision Specialists as an associate developmental optometrist. She joined the practice this summer after graduating from the New England College of Optometry in Boston. Dr. Haake was a prior extern at Northampton Vision Specialists, studying alongside Dr. Ruggiero during her fourth year clinical externship.
- [A High-Tech New Instrument](https://www.northamptonvision.net/a-high-tech-new-instrument/) - We now have the ability to measure your peripheral vision with much more accuracy than we've ever been able to achieve. This new computerized instrument is also much more efficient - providing measurements in less than half the time it took in the past.
- [August is Vision & Learning Month](https://www.northamptonvision.net/august-is-vision-and-learning-month/) - This August marks the 19th annual Vision and Learning Month – a national observance aimed at educating parents and teachers about the critical link between vision and learning. The College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) started this observance in 1995 in response to the large number of students they saw each year who were
- [Dr. Ruggiero Attends NORA Conference](https://www.northamptonvision.net/dr-ruggiero-attends-nora-conference/) - Earlier this month, Dr. Ruggiero attended the 23rd annual conference of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, International, in Cary, North Carolina. The Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, International, (NORA) is a group of committed individuals from various disciplines focused on advancing the art and science of rehabilitation for the neurologically challenged patient. During the four-day event, Dr. Ruggiero attended
- [Dr. Hannigan Attends Sports Vision Seminar](https://www.northamptonvision.net/dr-hannigan-attends-sports-vision-seminar/) - Dr. Hannigan attended a regional seminar earlier this month titled, “Assessment of the Athlete’s Visual System: Looking at Vision and Sports Performance.” This two-day seminar looked at the role vision plays in sports to give optometrists and vision therapists a better understanding of how they can evaluate visual development in athletes to help maximize their
- [Dr. Ruggiero Speaks at Cooley Dickinson Hospital](https://www.northamptonvision.net/dr-ruggiero-speaks-at-cooley-dickinson/) - Dr. Ruggiero spoke to the rehabilitation team at Cooley Dickinson Health Care last month in a presentation titled, "The Visual Consequences of Acquired Brain Injuries and the Role of the Neuro-Optometrist on the Rehabilitation Team." Approximately 20 rehabilitation professionals attended the presentation, including occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech therapists. During the presentation, Dr. Ruggiero
- [March is Brain Injury Awareness Month](https://www.northamptonvision.net/march-is-brain-injury-awareness-month/) - Every year in the United States, 2.4 million people sustain brain injuries as a result of sports injuries, auto accidents, falls, strokes, disease or other injuries. Of those injured, 475,000 are children.1 With approximately three-quarters of the brain involved in the receiving and processing of information, visual problems are a very common side effect of
- [Meet Our New Intern:  Laura Lakin](https://www.northamptonvision.net/meet-our-new-intern-laura-lakin/) - Laura Lakin is a fourth-year optometry student at the New England College of Optometry who is working at Northampton Vision Specialists as an intern this spring. Laura will spend the semester working alongside Dr. Ruggiero, who she’ll assist in the evaluation and treatment of patients to develop a greater understanding of the visual system and
- [Dr. Ruggiero Speaks to Fourth Grade Students About Vision](https://www.northamptonvision.net/dr-ruggiero-speaks-to-fourth-grade-students-about-vision/) - Dr. Ruggiero was recently invited to speak to a class of fourth grade students at the Smith College Campus School about eye anatomy and vision. The presentation was part of the classroom’s study of the human body. Before the presentation began, Dr. Ruggiero gave the class a mini visual quiz that consisted of the following
- [Dr. Ruggiero and Her Team Visit Perferx Optical](https://www.northamptonvision.net/dr-ruggiero-and-her-team-visit-perferx-optical/) - Last month, Dr. Ruggiero and her team took a trip to Perferx Optical in Pittsfield, Mass. to get a behind-the-scenes look at how optical lenses are created. Perferx Optical is a family-owned, state-of-the-art, full-service lab that Northampton Vision Specialists has been partnering with for over a decade. “Perferx is reliable in handling even the most
- [Dr. Ruggiero Attends Annual COVD Conference](https://www.northamptonvision.net/dr-ruggiero-attends-annual-covd-conference/) - Earlier this month, Dr. Ruggiero attended the 43rd annual meeting of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) in Orlando, Florida. The five-day event represents the largest gathering of developmental optometrists, with attendees coming from all over the world. Lecture topics included: the latest research on the relationship between vision and reading, diagnosing and treating
- [Meet our New Intern: Jessica Haake](https://www.northamptonvision.net/meet-our-new-intern/) - Jessica Haake is a fourth-year optometry student at the New England College of Optometry who is working at Northampton Vision Specialists this fall as an intern. Throughout the semester, Jessica will work alongside Dr. Ruggiero in the evaluation and treatment of patients to deepen her understanding of the optometry field. “I hope to learn more about
- [Dr. Ruggiero Speaks to Special Educators About the Critical Link Between Vision and Learning ](https://www.northamptonvision.net/dr-ruggiero-speaks-to-special-educators-about-the-critical-link-between-vision-and-learning/) - In recognition of National Children’s Vision and Learning month, Dr. Ruggiero was invited to give a full-day professional development workshop to special educators in Springfield, Massachusetts. The goal of the workshop was to give educators a deeper understanding of the role vision plays in the learning process, along with the prevalence of vision disorders and
- [A New Name for a Growing Practice](https://www.northamptonvision.net/a-new-name-for-a-growing-practice/) - Our name has changed, but the top-notch level of care you can expect to receive at our practice remains the same. In late 2012, the office became Northampton Vision Specialists – a name change that reflected the practice’s continued growth in the community. It also reflected the addition of Dr. Elizabeth Hannigan, associate developmental optometrist.

## Pages

- [Contact Us](https://www.northamptonvision.net/contact/contact-us/) - Here you can contact Northampton Vision Specialists. Simply fill out our contact form and one of our professionals will contact you with a response.
- [Meet the Doctors of Northampton Vision Specialists](https://www.northamptonvision.net/doctors-staff/overview/) - Visit this page to learn more about Dr's Hannigan & Ruggerio from Northampton Vision Specialists. Schedule your exam today!
- [Dr. Elizabeth B. Hannigan](https://www.northamptonvision.net/doctors-staff/elizabeth-b-hannigan-o-d/) - Visit this page to learn more about Dr. Elizabeth Hannigan of Northampton Vision Specialists. Schedule your exam today!
- [Dr. Theresa J. Ruggiero](https://www.northamptonvision.net/doctors-staff/theresa-j-ruggiero-o-d-fcovd/) - Visit this page to learn more about Dr. Theresa J. Ruggiero from Northampton Vision Specialists. Schedule your exam today!
- [Dr. Naomi Clay](https://www.northamptonvision.net/doctors-staff/naomi-clay-od/) - Naomi Clay, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from Nova Southeastern University. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of New England Dartmouth. Dr. Clay specializes and completed her residency in vision therapy and neuro optometric rehabilitation. She pursued optometry to help people with their eyesight. During her journey and experience,
- [Success Stories](https://www.northamptonvision.net/success-stories/) - Check out what our patients are saying about Northampton Vision Specialists.
- [About Northampton Vision Specialists](https://www.northamptonvision.net/about/overview/) - Northampton Vision Specialists is a full-service eye care provider with top eye doctors and is located in Northampton MA.
- [Vision Rehabilitation in Northampton MA](https://www.northamptonvision.net/vision-rehabilitation/) - Northampton Vision Specialists offers full vision rehabilitation therapy services and treatments. Schedule your exam today and learn more.
- [Northampton Vision Specialists Staff](https://www.northamptonvision.net/doctors-staff/staff/) - Visit this page to learn more about the staff at Northampton Vision Specialists.
- [Sports Vision Therapy in Northampton MA](https://www.northamptonvision.net/vision-therapy/sports-vision-therapy/) - Northampton Vision Specialists offers sports vision therapy services and treatments. Schedule your exam today and learn more.
- [Eyecare Services in Northampton MA](https://www.northamptonvision.net/services/) - Northampton Vision Specialists is a full-service eye care provider conveniently located in Northampton MA. Call us today or schedule an eye exam online.
- [Vision Therapy in Northampton MA](https://www.northamptonvision.net/vision-therapy/overview/) - Northampton Vision Specialists offers full vision therapy services and treatments. Schedule your exam today and learn more.
- [Contact Lenses in Northampton MA](https://www.northamptonvision.net/optical/contact-lenses/) - Northampton Vision Specialists offers a wide variety of high-quality contact lenses. Schedule your eye exam today and leave with prescription contacts!
- [Eyeglass Lenses in Northampton MA](https://www.northamptonvision.net/optical/eyeglass-lenses/) - Northampton Vision Specialists provides a wide range of lenses. Our relationship with major optical lens manufacturers allows us to provide any lens or coating.
- [FAQ'S ABOUT EYECARE](https://www.northamptonvision.net/faqs/) - Check out this page to get answers from Northampton Vision Specialists about many frequently asked eye care questions.
- [Doctors & Staff](https://www.northamptonvision.net/doctors-staff/) - Visit this page to learn more about Dr's Hannigan & Ruggerio from Northampton Vision Specialists. Schedule your exam today!
- [About](https://www.northamptonvision.net/about/) - Northampton Vision Specialists is a full-service eye care provider with top eye doctors and is located in Northampton MA
- [Convergence Insufficiency](https://www.northamptonvision.net/developmental-optometry/convergence-insufficiency/) - Northampton Vision Specialists is a full-service eye care provider that can diagnose and treat convergence insufficiency. Call today to schedule your exam or book online.
- [Site Map](https://www.northamptonvision.net/site-map/) - About Overview Mission Statement Doctors & Staff Overview Dr. Theresa J. Ruggiero Dr. Elizabeth B. Hannigan Staff Success Stories FAQs News Contact Us Contact Us Directions Services Developmental Optometry Overview Vision and Learning Convergence Insufficiency Double Vision Strabismus & Amblyopia Vision Therapy Overview Signs & Symptoms Prevalence Who Benefits? A Typical VT Plan Optometric Phototherapy
- [Newsletter](https://www.northamptonvision.net/newsletter/) - To join our mailing list, and receive email updates from Northampton Vision Specialists, please fill out the form below. As a newsletter subscriber, you'll receive regular updates on new services, staff changes, vision care and more.
- [Therapeutic Lenses & Prisms](https://www.northamptonvision.net/optical/therapeutic-lenses-prisms/) - When patients have visual problems caused by double vision, low vision, strabismus or head injury, therapeutic lenses and prisms can be extremely beneficial in improving their visual perception. Unlike traditional lenses which are used to correct blurry vision in patients who are far- or nearsighted, therapeutic lenses and prisms help to improve eye alignment, perception, spatial localization,
- [Optometric Phototherapy](https://www.northamptonvision.net/vision-therapy/optometric-phototherapy/) - Optometric phototherapy is a form of light therapy that has been used to treat vision disorders for more than 80 years. Although sometimes used on its own, optometric phototherapy is frequently used in conjunction with vision therapy to increase the efficiency, speed and success rate of treating vision disorders. During an optometric phototherapy session, patients sit in a
- [The Story of Stereo Sue](https://www.northamptonvision.net/vision-therapy/the-story-of-stereo-sue/) - For 48 years, Dr. Susan Barry lived in a two-dimensional world. Then she met Dr. Ruggiero, and everything started to change. Dr. Barry is a neuroscientist at Mount Holyoke College and the author of “Fixing My Gaze: A Scientist’s Journey Into Seeing in Three Dimensions.” The book details Dr. Barry’s experience with vision therapy, and how
- [The Critical Relationship Between Vision and Learning](https://www.northamptonvision.net/the-critical-relationship-between-vision-and-learning/) - A powerful video that demonstrates the importance of comprehensive vision exams for school-age children -- particularly for those with noted learning or behavioral issues. In this visual experiment, common visual problems are simulated in four adult teachers to show the impact these problems can have on a child's learning process.
- [Frames](https://www.northamptonvision.net/optical/eyeglass-frames/) - Whether you’re looking for trendy, classic, designer or sports-specific frames, our full-service eyeglasses dispensary offers many styles of eyewear for you to choose from, including nonprescription sunglasses and specialty frames for children and the Down’s Syndrome population. We carry frames utilizing the latest in frame technology, such as titanium, rimless, flexible frames and both sustainable
- [Signs & Symptoms](https://www.northamptonvision.net/vision-therapy/signs-symptoms/) - Could you benefit from vision therapy? Download our Signs and Symptoms checklist to see whether your symptoms indicate the presence of a visual disorder. Vision Therapy Checklist
- [Overview](https://www.northamptonvision.net/optical/overview/) - Our Optical Shop is Open to the Public Whether helping patients choose the perfect pair of frames, fitting frames to a patient’s head or educating patients about how to clean and care for their contact lenses, our experienced optician is always available to provide individualized care. At Northampton Vision Specialists, our goal is to provide
- [A New View of the World](https://www.northamptonvision.net/a-new-view-of-the-world/) - Since first grade I knew my eyes were "funky." I went cross-eyed in a variety of settings – the theatre, watching a music performance, sometimes in a movie and once simply sitting in a small class with a teacher who made me nervous. I sometimes had double vision and often had headaches. I worked with
- [Mission Statement](https://www.northamptonvision.net/about/mission-statement/) - When it comes to your vision, seeing clearly and having healthy eyes is just the beginning. The goal of our practice is to maximize your vision through deliberate, patient-centered care. In doing so, we strive to help you achieve your highest potential. We recognize the close relationship between vision and learning and understand the frustration
- [Strabismus and Amblyopia](https://www.northamptonvision.net/developmental-optometry/strabismus-amblyopia/) - Both strabismus and amblyopia are conditions that affect the functioning of an individual’s visual system. Strabismus In strabismus, one of two things can happen: in crossed eyes, or estropia, one of the eyes turns inward. In wandering eyes, or extropia, one of the eyes aims outward. These conditions can be constant or intermittently brought on
- [Directions](https://www.northamptonvision.net/contact/directions/) - View Larger Map Northampton Vision Specialists is conveniently located just off Interstate 91 in downtown Northampton, Massachusetts. We’re a short walk from local bus and train stops and have on-site parking available. From Interstate 91 North: Take exit 18 towards Northampton Center and turn left off the exit onto Route 5. Follow Route 5 for
- [A Typical VT Plan](https://www.northamptonvision.net/vision-therapy/typical-vision-therapy-plan/) - The goal of vision therapy is to treat vision disorders by building new neural pathways and improving the eye-brain connection. Each vision therapy plan is customized to meet the precise needs of the patient – whether they need to develop or enhance their visual skills, resolve vision-related symptoms or change how they process and interpret
- [Who Benefits?](https://www.northamptonvision.net/vision-therapy/who-benefits/) - Vision therapy has been proven effective for both children and adults with visual problems such as: Convergence Insufficiency Research has proven vision therapy to be the most effective treatment for convergence insufficiency, a common visual disorder that is most often developed in childhood. Through vision therapy, patients are able to develop efficient vision skills and improve
- [Prevalence](https://www.northamptonvision.net/vision-therapy/prevalence/) - Visual functioning deficiencies are far more common than many people realize, affecting approximately 25 percent of the population by some estimates. In fact, when it comes to all ocular diseases and disorders, visual functioning deficiencies have a prevalence rate that is second only to refractive conditions such as nearsightedness (myopia) and farsightedness (hyperopia). Visual deficiencies
- [Double Vision](https://www.northamptonvision.net/developmental-optometry/double-vision/) - In individuals with healthy visual systems, the eyes work together by pointing in the same direction to the same point in space and transmitting two nearly identical images to the brain. These images are automatically combined to produce a single, three-dimensional image, providing us with depth perception. In individuals with double vision, or diplopia, however,
- [Vision and Learning](https://www.northamptonvision.net/developmental-optometry/vision-and-learning/) - Hyperactive. Dyslexic. ADHD. Defiant. These labels are frequently used by parents and teachers when children are seen struggling in school. Some students have trouble concentrating, while others are easily distracted and seem to fidget endlessly. Still others seem to have reading and comprehension difficulties that are causing them to fall behind their peers. But while
- [Overview](https://www.northamptonvision.net/developmental-optometry/overview/) - Developmental/behavioral optometry is a model or philosophy of care that sees vision as being much more than a set of healthy eyeballs. Rather, it sees vision as a multi-level brain process that includes how efficiently you take in and process visual information, how you coordinate it with other systems and, ultimately, how you use that
- [Signs & Symptoms](https://www.northamptonvision.net/signs-symptoms/) - Vision Therapy Checklist
- [Optical](https://www.northamptonvision.net/optical/)
- [Vision Therapy](https://www.northamptonvision.net/vision-therapy/)
- [Developmental Optometry](https://www.northamptonvision.net/developmental-optometry/)
- [Contact](https://www.northamptonvision.net/contact/)
- [Theresa's Playground](https://www.northamptonvision.net/theresas-playground/) - Enter stuff here....

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- [Comprehensive Vision Care for All Ages](https://www.northamptonvision.net/slideshow/example-slide/) - We are fully trained and experienced in diagnosing and treating conditions from myopia and hyperopia to macular degeneration and other eye diseases.
- [Vision Therapy and Vision Rehabilitation](https://www.northamptonvision.net/slideshow/comprehensive-vision-care-for-all-ages/) - We specialize in diagnosing and treating convergence insufficiency and other learning-related visual disorders, as well as neurologically-based visual deficits, through vision therapy and rehabilitation.
- [Our Optical Shop Will Meet All of Your Needs](https://www.northamptonvision.net/slideshow/class-aptent-taciti-sociosqu-ad-litora-torquent-per-conubia-nostra/) - Our optical shop is a full-service optical dispensary dedicated to providing quality eyewear and service. We'll gladly fill outside prescriptions.
- [The Latest Technological Advances](https://www.northamptonvision.net/slideshow/fourth-slide/) - We utilize recent developments in diagnostic and therapeutic instrumentation to provide the best possible vision care.

## Categories

- [News](https://www.northamptonvision.net/news/)