Danger! Cosmetic contact lenses scars an eye in a 14 year old girl.

With all the pressures and hoopla about cosmetics and image, many people are looking to decorate their eyes using cosmetic contact lenses. Sure, contact lenses can be safely worn if appropriately fitted and the patient receives good instruction and followup care. However, now with the internet and through other sales strategies, you can buy contact […]

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Vision & Learning-Get Ready for School!

The American Optometric Association, with the support of HOYA vision, has released an excellent video on the importance of Vision & Learning.  I am honored to have been invited to the 2011 Vision Summit, where this video was made.  Don’t be left behind!  Make sure your kids have yearly eye exams from a Doctor of […]

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Trust Your Intuition – RIM

Join my good friend & colleague, Dr. Deb Sandella in Denver August 27-30, 2011, to begin the journey of becoming a RIM Facilitator.  Learn how to guide others to communicate directly with the subconscious/body mind.  And take a quantum leap in your own personal growth.  This is the last chance to join the RIM Facilitator program […]

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Thank YOU! Family Favorites

Once again, Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center has been voted into the 2011 Family Favorites Edition sponsored by the Colorado Parent Magazine.  Under the category of “Best of Business & Services” we were listed as: One of the top 5 best places in Colorado for Vision Care for Kids Many thanks to our great doctors, […]

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Machu Picchu – Great Tour Available

My good friend and RIM facilitator colleague, Junia Gail, is leading another trip to Peru.  This is not just a trip to an Inca sacred place in the Andean mountains of Peru.  As one of Junia’s participants from an earlier trip said, ” To say the trip was life changing would be a gross understatement.  The journey […]

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The CO Distinguished Optometrist of the Year

Congratulations to Dr. Tricia Brenner, my partner at Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center PC.  Tricia was named the “2011 Distinguished OD of the Year” for Colorado. She is well-deserving of the honor, especially for her numerous years of work as the COA (Colorado Optometric Association) representative to Medicare. I’m honored to have such a great […]

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SECO President Dr. Neil Draisin Visits the Colorado Rockies

We were honored and thrilled to take Dr. Neil Draisin and his wife, Carolyn, to the Colorado Rockies Baseball game over the July 4th weekend.  Dr. Draisin, SECO (Southern Council of Optometry) and Past-President of COVD (College of Optometrists in Vision Development) were visiting from South Carolina. Ok, so we’re a little embarrassed how bad […]

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Don't Miss Out! – 2 Day Workshop on The Power of Visualization!

Dr. Beth Bazin’s, developmental optometrists in Kansas City, MO, is hosting me for a 2-Day Course on The Power Visualization, September 17-18, 2011.  This workshop is designed for optometrists & vision therapists.  Teach your patients to access their visualization skills from the moment they walk into your office.  Developmental optometrists have great opportunities in vision […]

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Attention All Musicians!

The early developmental experiences of how kids become musicians.  Enjoy! By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist and Grandmother of the most beautiful grand daughter!!

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I Hate Sports, Now What? Visualize Harmony

Not all kids like sports. Don’t be surprised or concerned. I strongly support that all kids should participate in some type of exercise program for their physical fitness and health, whether it be a group sport such as football, baseball, basketball, hockey or soccer or an individual one, like walking, running, dance, gymnastics, swimming, or […]

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