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Vision problems common in autism patients
April 12, 2021
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GLEN CARBON Vision problems are common in individuals with autism, but often go undiagnosed and untreated, according to Dr. Julie Steinhauer, OD, FCOVD, owner of Vision For Life.
In conjunction with World Autism Awareness Month in April, Steinhauer said it’s important for families to understand that behaviors of autistic individuals to cope with the sensory overload of the world around them can mask signs of a vision problem.
“Many of the behaviors of an autistic individual are attributable to both autism and vision issues. They can include a lack of eye contact, staring at spinning objects or light, side viewing and difficulty with being visually present,” Steinhauer said.
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Hypertension can cause vision problems
Feb. 8, 2021
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GLEN CARBON People with hypertension may often suffer from undiagnosed vision issues, according to Dr. Julie Steinhauer, owner of Vision For Life in Glen Carbon.
Left unchecked hypertension can cause blurriness, double vision or a complete loss in one part of the visual field. Severe hypertension can restrict blood and oxygen to the brain causing an artery to either be blocked or burst. It can induce a stroke, lead to heart and kidney issues, and potentially eye disease.
Those who suffer from hypertension, and their families, should be aware of symptoms of a stroke. According to the National Institute of Health those include sudden numbness or weakness of the face; weakness in the arm or leg especially on one side of the body; confusion and trouble speaking or understanding speech; issues with walking, dizziness, loss of balance and coordination; and problems seeing in one or both eyes.
Poor posture can contribute to vision problems
Jan. 20, 2021
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GLEN CARBON Improper body alignment or poor posture could be suffering from an undiagnosed eye condition, according to Dr. Julie Steinhauer, OD, FCOVD, owner of Vision For Life.
Steinhauer said people who slump or lean forward at a computer screen may have a condition called myopia or nearsightedness. Others who sit more rigid and may even lean back from their screen can have a condition called hyperopia or farsightedness.
“Nearly everyone is on a computer, laptop, or iPhone at some part of the day,” she said. “Many have to constantly lean over and slouch their shoulders in order to clearly read the words on the screen. Others may have to hold their mobile phone at arm’s length and lean back to read more precisely. Both these postures are indicative of a possible underlying vision issue.”