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.

A Journey from Fairy Houses to Fearless Play with the Magic of Vision Therapy

A Journey from Fairy Houses to Fearless Play with the Magic of Vision Therapy

Discover how vision therapy can transform a child’s life. Learn about amblyopia, depth perception, and how vision therapy brings courage to kids who struggle.

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A Journey from Fairy Houses to Fearless Play with the Magic of Vision Therapy

Discover how vision therapy can transform a child’s life. Learn about amblyopia, depth perception, and how vision therapy brings courage to kids who struggle.

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Convergence Insufficiency in Children

Convergence Insufficiency in Children

Discover the signs of convergence insufficiency in kids, from double vision to reading struggles, and learn how vision therapy and early care can help.

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Convergence Insufficiency in Children

Discover the signs of convergence insufficiency in kids, from double vision to reading struggles, and learn how vision therapy and early care can help.

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Group of girls reading books on tree stumps outdoors—while most are smiling, one girl holds her head in discomfort, showing signs of a headache and reading struggle, possibly due to undiagnosed vision issues

When Reading Feels Like a Struggle, Could It Be Her Vision?

If your child hates reading, can’t focus, or was told to be tested for ADHD, vision, not behavior, could be to blame. Learn how undiagnosed vision issues can affect reading.

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When Reading Feels Like a Struggle, Could It Be Her Vision?

If your child hates reading, can’t focus, or was told to be tested for ADHD, vision, not behavior, could be to blame. Learn how undiagnosed vision issues can affect reading.

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Outdoor classroom with children attentively listening to the teacher—one girl is doing a handstand, acting out due to undiagnosed vision problems that can mimic ADHD and lead to mislabeling in school settings

Before You Say Yes to ADHD Testing, Learn What Her Little Eyes Might Be Telling You

If your child has been recommended for ADHD testing due to focus issues, reading struggles, or inattention in class, look closer. Undiagnosed vision problems can mimic ADHD. Learn what signs...

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Before You Say Yes to ADHD Testing, Learn What Her Little Eyes Might Be Telling You

If your child has been recommended for ADHD testing due to focus issues, reading struggles, or inattention in class, look closer. Undiagnosed vision problems can mimic ADHD. Learn what signs...

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