The discussion continues-many reading specialist still believe that vision has nothing to do with reading. My first response to them is, “Cover your eyes, now read.” That doesn’t make them happy, but how obvious is it that vision is still a part of the reading process/ More of the new brain research is now showing […]
New Brain Injury Law to Protect Young Athletes in CO
This hard-won piece of legislation will keep our CO youth athletes safe for the years to come. It requires that coaches get education on how to recognize a concussion, that a player is removed from play if a concussion is suspected and that the student athlete must be signed off by a medical professional before […]
Best Marketing Tip Ever! Don't Try This One-It's Dangerous!
The marketing field is a fascinating high-tech industry these days. As I learn about how to share my expertise through social media, press releases, speaking, etc. it is challenging to get good TV coverage. Here is a story about the best TV media response I’ve ever had. Opening day, April 1, 2011. No this is […]
Vision Therapy Success – Hear It from One Mom
How vision therapy is saving Stella’s toes, and then some. Posted on March 22, 2011 by amberhj The hardest working toes in the business (of running around) Stella is a toe-walker. She’s been tiptoeing around for as long as I can remember. Prancing, really. Her gait has been so bouncy and adorable, so evocative of a little ballerina, […]
Transform Your Life! RIM Course
The RIM personal intensive is an intensive 4 day course for 10 special people who are ready to quickly dissolve hidden blocks, liberate their strengths and accelerate their momentum towards happiness and success. Dr. Deb Sandella, originator of the RIM (Releasing the Inner Magician) Method is an extraordinary guide. Feelings of stress, worry, anger, doubt, […]
Midwestern U AZCOPT Tour Visit
COVD Tour de Optometry Visit to Midwestern U, AZCOPT (Arizona College of Optometry). Wonderful visit! Picture to right: Dr. Bill Rainey (Clinical Coordinator at AZCOPT & COVD Faculty Liaison), Dr. Lynn Hellerstein (COVD Board, Tour Presenter), Lance Bloom (2nd year student, COVD Student Liaison) Click here to view more pictures of AZCOPT Optometry School. […]
Sports Vision – For Spring Training
The trees are blossoming (even though it’s snowing today in Denver), the birds are out, and baseball spring training is in full swing. April 1 is opening day for baseball season. I’m getting warmed up, hitting a “home run” with a game used, signed bat by Kevin Kouzmanoff, Oakland Athletics third baseman. Kevin has been […]
New Optometry Schools
I just returned from a COVD Tour de Optometry visit at the 2 newest Optometry schools in the US… Midwestern U in the Phoenix area and Rosenberg School of Optometry in San Antonio. Both schools are beautifully equipped with excellent, motivated staff and students. Vision therapy seems to be a priority of interest at both […]
3Ds of 3D Stereo Viewing
Public interest in 3D technology is growing, as are patient complaints around watch 3D movies and games. Look here for another great video from the American Optometric Association! By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Vision Therapy Optometrists
Kids Vision Care- Be Preventive!
Our esteemed colleague, Andrea Thau, OD, FCOVD was recently interviewed by CBSNews.com, and wanted to share it with you and your members. These tips are cruical to ensuring that all children have healthy and adequate vision. We will share some of the tips below, but to view the full article, click here. This article stresses the American […]