Once Upon a Diagnosis

A Parent's Guide To Children's Vision Challenges

Welcome to the Once Upon a Diagnosis Journal where you will find heartfelt, research-driven articles that explain complex (yet highly treatable) vision diagnoses, like myopia, amblyopia, strabismus, convergence issues, among many more.

We also explore how vision problems are often mistaken for ADHD, why early eye exams matter more than school screenings, and how to balance screen time with developing eyes.

Every post is designed to feel like a conversation. We make a point of steering away from clinical mumble jumble and help you make sense of words you may never have heard and have no idea what they mean.

Our simple goal is to offer magical insight, simple language, and support for every step of your family’s vision journey.

Books with Definitions of Vision Conditions

A Little Enchanted Glossary of Childhood Vision Conditions

Glossary and quick overviews of vision conditions in children given in simple, non-clinical language.

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A Little Enchanted Glossary of Childhood Vision Conditions

Glossary and quick overviews of vision conditions in children given in simple, non-clinical language.

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Girl Struggling to Read

The Visual Skills Behind Reading: How Eye Teaming and Tracking Shape Your Child’s Success

Is your child skipping words or avoiding books? Learn how poor eye teaming and tracking affect reading, and how vision therapy can help.

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The Visual Skills Behind Reading: How Eye Teaming and Tracking Shape Your Child’s Success

Is your child skipping words or avoiding books? Learn how poor eye teaming and tracking affect reading, and how vision therapy can help.

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Girl reading in enchanted woods with animals surrounding her

When the Brain and Eyes Don’t Speak the Same Language

Discover the signs of visual processing issues in children and how they can impact reading, learning, and confidence, even if your child has 20/20 vision.

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When the Brain and Eyes Don’t Speak the Same Language

Discover the signs of visual processing issues in children and how they can impact reading, learning, and confidence, even if your child has 20/20 vision.

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Girls Dancing Together - a Metaphor for Binocularity

When Two Eyes Don’t Work as One

Binocular Vision in Children: The Hidden Struggle Behind Reading & Learning  

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When Two Eyes Don’t Work as One

Binocular Vision in Children: The Hidden Struggle Behind Reading & Learning  

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Is It a Learning Issue? Or a Vision Problem in Disguise?

Is It a Learning Issue? Or a Vision Problem in Disguise?

Discover how visual skills impact reading, spelling, and learning. A supportive guide to children’s vision and how vision therapy can help.

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Is It a Learning Issue? Or a Vision Problem in Disguise?

Discover how visual skills impact reading, spelling, and learning. A supportive guide to children’s vision and how vision therapy can help.

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Simulated view of how a child with amblyopia sees the world—blurry vision in one eye and reduced depth perception make it difficult to judge distances or focus clearly, highlighting the hidden challenges of this common childhood condition.

Signs, Symptoms and Treatment for Amblyopia in Children

Learn what amblyopia (lazy eye) is, how to spot signs in your child, and explore gentle, effective treatments in our parent-friendly guide

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Signs, Symptoms and Treatment for Amblyopia in Children

Learn what amblyopia (lazy eye) is, how to spot signs in your child, and explore gentle, effective treatments in our parent-friendly guide

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