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Vision Therapy is important for people suffering from concussions. As awareness of concussions grows, so does the information about the therapy to treat it. “The therapy has received more and more attention as students, schools and athletic trainers have focused more on the signs and symptoms of concussion. Awareness of concussions, particularly in young athletes,…

We had a great time at the Baby & Child Expo on Saturday, August 29th, educating kids of all ages—moms, dads, grandparents, children, and medical professionals about the necessity of vision exams not just for adults but for infants and children, as well. We had an on-site raffle for children’s sunglasses and posted below are…

Poor contact lens hygiene, care and regimen can lead to eye diseases which cause blindness. Good contact lens practice and awareness are crucial aspects to maintain a healthy lifestyle for you and your eyes. Don’t be a victim of contact lenses complications like this individual described in this blog: http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemcneal/blinded-by-contacts#.ncyJagNd6D.

This August marks 20 years since the start of public awareness on the connection between vision and learning. In 1995, President Bill Clinton declared the month of August as the National Children’s Vision and Learning Month. With school just around the corner, it is highly recommended that parents schedule their children for a comprehensive eye…

This month marks Dr. Penelope S. Suter’s 30 year anniversary since starting her practice on Lennox Ave. For 30 years, her dedication and hard work towards optometry and the practice has helped patients of all ages overcome visual obstacles. On May 2nd, 2015, the entire office threw her a surprise celebratory party for all of…

Dr. Penelope Suter spoke to doctors, therapists and administrators at the Las Vegas Veterans Administration Hospital about the next big advance in providing vision rehabilitation services for the veterans they serve. The reception was enthusiastic! Dr. Suter with Dr. Susan Wenberg (DC), of the Las Vegas Veterans Hospital.

By Adam Rogers for WIRED The original image is in the middle. At left, white-balanced as if the dress is white-gold. At right, white-balanced to blue-black. The fact that a single image could polarize the entire Internet into two aggressive camps is, let’s face it, just another Thursday. But for the past half-day, people across…

Don’t miss out! The Kern Autism Network’s (KAN) Annual Autism Awareness Conference is coming up in April. KAN is a support and educational group with a mission of bringing knowledge about Autism to people in Kern and surrounding counties. Each year, KAN has its Autism conference, bringing knowledgeable speakers and vendors to Bakersfield. This year’s…

There have been ongoing talks and research regarding the safety of sport athletes and the risks associated with sport-related head concussions. Several schools and sport teams have initiated the King-Devick Test as part of each athlete’s evaluation, while many others have not. The King-Devick Test is an effective tool that evaluates rapid eye movement and…

On Monday, June 23rd, Dr. Virginie Dang joined our practice. She is excited to be working in an office where she can see patients of all ages, from infants to geriatric, and participate in both the optometric primary care (general examinations and management of ophthalmic disease) and the vision therapy and vision rehabilitation portions of…