As I approached my 60th birthday, I was shocked, amazed, distraught… Then it finally hit me, how thankful I am to be alive and well! Since it took 60 years to get to this birthday, there is no reason to extend the celebration! From a dream dinner at Haloong Bay in Viet Nam to a […]
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Thank You from Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center PC!
Thanks to all our patients, friends and colleagues for voting Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center PC one of the top 5 family favorites for “Vision Care for Kids in Colorado”. The contest was sponsored by the Colorado Parent Magazine. We are grateful for the support and especially for our wonderful, dedicated patients who have been […]
3D Vision – Growth and Concern
The American Optometric Association (AOA) National meeting just concluded. There was a big buzz about the new 3D technology being utilized in TV, movies, equipment, education… Per the AOA: “The ability to perceive depth in a 3D presentation turns out to be a highly sensitive test of a range of vision health indicators and much […]
Ready for Camp?
Want to join me for a weekend of fun, relaxation, excitement, networking, outdoors and more?? Join me at CampExperience! Oct. 12-14 at Keystone. “Luxury camping”- Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center is one of the proud sponsors of this women’s Camp. We have a great time while raising money for Womens and Children’s programs. Hope to […]
Vietnam…A Trip of Memories and Emotions
My husband Bruce and I spent a week in touring Vietnam after my speaking engagement in the Philippines. Viet Nam is a very beautiful country with very nice people. However, the sadness and pain from the war is still well remembered. Many of the war sites we visited were truly gut wrenching. Unbelievable fighting conditions, […]
Vision Therapy Has Changed My Son's Life!
Many thanks to Jennifer, mother of Eric (7 years ago) for her heart-felt testimonial about how vision therapy has changed her son’s life. Eric came to my office with the following history: Bright student, struggles in school especially with reading, easily distractable. Vision testing revealed difficulties in tracking, focusing and visual motor integration. Glasses to […]
Healthy Vision Audio Interview with Dr. Lynn Hellerstein – Host Dr. Ed Kondrot, Ophthalmologist
By annie on Events, Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center PC, See It. Say It. Do It!, Vision therapy, Visualization
Thanks to Dr. Ed Kondrot, Ophthalmologist, for his insightful and mindful interview of me on April 15, 2012. Dr. Kondrot is not afraid to ask questions like, “Why don’t ophthalmologist believe in vision therapy?” And more… Click here to listen to the 30 minute interview on vision therapy and the See It. Say It. […]
Vision Therapy Success with Autistic Child
Thanks to Dr. Dan Fortenbacher for sharing his video on a young patient with autism. It shows the challenges as well as the successes through vision therapy. Watch how tracking and awareness improve over time By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist in Vision Therapy, Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center
This Is How Your Brain Ages
Thanks to Dr. Dom Maino for sharing this site. Simple, yet quite informative! It’s never too late to help yourself! Presented by: Term Life Insurance Resource By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist in Vision Therapy, Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, PC
Visual Attention in Preschoolers Specifically Predicts Future Reading Acquisition
Thanks to my friend and colleague, Dr. Len Press for his extremely interesting blog. Dr. Press acknowledges our colleague, Dr. Harold Solan, and his research on how visual spatial attention plays a crucial role in reading. Dr. Press also presents new research by Andrea Facoetti of the University of Padua in Italy and colleagues. They state, “Visual attention deficits […]