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The Miracle of Walking!

Off to the races. My grandaughter Edina has just taken her first steps independently. from a parent/grandparent- feel the joy of her accomplishment and growth. From a medical professional, watch the posturing and reflexes. From Edina’s Grandmother…”What a gift!”   By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, a Colorado Optometrist in Vision Development and Visual Processing

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Vision Therapy Success! Gavin Is Now a Reader and Passionate Writer!

  By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist in Vision Therapy & Visual Processing Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center PC

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Stress-Free Holiday Tips for the Whole Family

Thanks to Dr. Charlotte Reznick, author of Imagery for Kids.  With the holidays right here and now, here are some great simple activities to help the entire family. From Imagery For Kids archives, and now on the Huffington Post, a wonderful reminder how to have  stress-free holidays for the whole family.  By Dr. Charlotte Reznick […]

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Sports Concussions

Thanks to Dr. Nick Despoidis for bringing this excellent video to our attention. With sports injuries on the rise, especially in the area of brain injury & concussion, take a few minutes and learn more about  brain injuries in sportse. Prevention and education is critical for parents and coaches.  Baseline testing in the brain functioning […]

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Recommended Holiday Shopping List

Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center has put together a list of some great educational toys and activities for kids of various ages and abilities. These toys are not only safe, they help develop visual skills! Download the Recommended Holiday Shopping List

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Camp Experience – Caution…Too Much Laughter Might Hurt Your Belly

Every Sept., for the past 6 years, Betsy Weirsma, founder and leader of Camp Experience, shares her passion of women helping women.  Held in the beautiful Colorado Mountains, Camp Experience is a 2 1/2 day “camp” for women of all ages to raise money for woman causes; i.e. homeless shelters, Bean Project, United Way, etc. […]

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Give the Gift for Learning! FREE Gift List!

There are so many choices for gifts for kids.  Wouldn’t it be nice to give gifts for fun and to increase learning abilities for school & sports? Many of our vision & occupational therapy patients have shared gift ideas, apps and fun games.  We’ve organized a gift reference list.  With the holidays around the corner, […]

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Happy Holidays From Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center

May your holidays be filled with joy and laughter!  Start the buzz! From the staff at Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C. By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist in Vision Therapy & Visual Processing Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center PC

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Visually-Based Reading Disability – Research Update

Thanks to Dr. Barry Tannen for his extensive bibliography titled: “Research Update on Visually–Based Reading Disability” References are from numerous professional groups including: physicians, psychologists, educators, researchers… Take a look, click here!  You’ll be pleasantly surprised on the quality and quantity of excellent studies regarding vision and it’s impact on reading. By:   Dr. Lynn […]

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Concussions & Vision Problems

Thanks to Dr. Len Press, my friend & colleague, for a great blog on the “Concussion Crisis:  the Silent Epidemic of ABI (acquired brain injury). Concussions and brain injuries have recently been brought to the public’s attention.  The stories include many athletes, Rep. Gifford and soldiers returning from the war. Prevention is the key.  However, […]

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