The lead editor of this helpful “owner’s manual” for parents serving as effective advocates for their child is Robin E McEvoy, a developmental neuropsychologist practicing in Denver, Colorado.
Home-Based Therapy for Convergence Insufficiency-NOT EFFECTIVE!
Insurance companies, Like Anthem, are refusing to pay for vision therapy for the diagnosis of convergence insufficiency. Anthem wants 12 weeks of home-based vision therapy documented (pencil push-ups) before they will consider in-office treatment. This is ridiculous! See letter below to insurance companies:
A Life of Expecting Miracles
Our vision does not limit us. We limit our vision with our beliefs, behaviors and attitudes. Expand your vision. See beyond the predictable!
Augmented reality may extend treatment window for adult lazy eye
Using augmented-reality (AR) display systems, scientists have restored visual function in the amblyopic (lazy) eyes of patients outside of the currently accepted window for treatment.
Harvard neuroscientist: Meditation not only reduces stress, here’s how it changes your brain
Sara Lazar, a neuroscientist at MHarvard Medical School, was one of the first scientists to take the anecdotal claims about the benefits of meditation and mindfulness and test them in brain scans.
The Hidden Link between Vision and Learning with author Wendy Rosen
Does your child have a vision related learning problem?
Eye tracking a Pianist
Very interesting demonstration of the eye movment pattern for a professional pianist.
The Imact of Vision Therapy on IQ
Significant improvement in IQ scores has been documented through standardized WISC-III and WISC IV testing
Vision & Learning- COVD Applied concepts Course
Gain exclusive insight on the connection between children’s vision and their ability to learn in school,
Visual Processing Beyond 20/20 Improving your child’s academics, sports & confidence
Does your son or daughter struggle in school and have difficulty with homework? Are they frustrated with reading, timed tests or their handwriting?