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Vision problems common in autism patients April 12, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Steinhauer 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 s...

Hypertension can cause vision problems Feb. 8, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Steinhauer 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 strok...

Poor posture can contribute to vision problems Jan. 20, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Steinhauer 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 hype...