Vision problems and reading ability – Rune Brautaset at Skolporten's conference Reading and Writing Difficulties 2025
When Swedish students struggle with reading, it's not always the letters or words that are the problem – sometimes it's their vision itself that isn't cooperating. During Skolporten's conference Reading... Read more...
Special Nest writes about Imvi Labs
In a new article in Special Nest, Rune Brautaset, professor of optometry at Karolinska Institutet and advisor to Imvi Labs, talks about our VR-based training to improve binocular vision. Read... Read more...
Consensus can be trained. This study shows clear effects on focus, perseverance and reading fluency
Scheiman et al. (2005/2011) In an American randomized study, Scheiman et al. showed that training of co-vision and convergence produces significant improvements in both eye coordination and symptoms . The... Read more...
Difficulty focusing may be visible in eye movements
Jiménez et al. (2020) – Spain Title: Eye vergence responses in children with and without reading difficulties during a word detection task PubMed – PMID: 32143068 In a 2020 study,... Read more...
80% of children with reading difficulties show impaired visual functions
The American Optometrists Association (AOA) states that up to 80% of children with reading difficulties show impaired visual function – even though they pass vision tests. These are subtle problems... Read more...
Consistency problems – a cause of many reading difficulties
What is consensus and consensus problems? Normally, the brain receives images from both eyes at the same time. The brain combines the two images into one to create a visual... Read more...
Consensus — what is it and what are the problems with consensus?
Conscientiousness is a crucial skill for our daily lives, but it's something many people may not think about until problems arise. But what does conciousness actually mean, and what happens... Read more...
Hidden squint — the undetected obstacle to your daily productivity
Hidden strabismus, also called latent strabismus problem or phoria, is an often overlooked eye condition that can have a bigger impact on your daily life than you might realize. Imagine how your... Read more...
Entertaining brain training leads to better reading
Imvi Labs, a Swedish tech company, has created an innovative solution that supports children and young people who struggle with academic performance. This brain workout is a key to success... Read more...
Imvi Labs helped Teresa with rehabilitation after stroke
Three years ago, Teresa, 69, suffered a stroke. After two years of rehabilitation training, Teresa was still struggling with reduced visual field, double vision, fatigue and poor memory. But Teresa... Read more...
Great results with Imvi Labs for major vision problems!
Yesterday we participated in Optometry Days and had the opportunity to demonstrate Imvi Labs training at the workshop on consensus surveys and treatment of consensus problems that Karolinska Institute held. What could be better... Read more...
What is visual attention?
Vision is central to reading, but good vision is not just about healthy eyes. Vision is a complex interaction between the eyes and the brain, where a crucial factor in... Read more...
How VR technology can improve children's reading skills
An article from Vilarare.se highlights how shortcomings in consensus – the ability of the eyes to work together – can affect children's reading ability and concentration. This was discussed at a parliamentary... Read more...
Binocular double vision – When the eyes don't cooperate
Binocular double vision, also known as diplopia, is when a person sees two images of the same object instead of one. This occurs because the eyes are not properly coordinated... Read more...
Jill had vision problems after a concussion
Many of us take our vision for granted, but for some, an unexpected event can change everything. For Jill Tillaeus, a concussion was the start of a challenging journey that... Read more...
VR-based vision training, effective treatment of convergence insufficiency
A new study from Karolinska Institutet highlights the effectiveness of VR-based vision training for people with CI (convergence insufficiency). We are pleased to share the results of a new study... Read more...

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