Many thanks to Thomas and Amee Lacoq for their excellent LaCoq Practice Development Workshop, “More Patients Breakthrough Course in Plano, Texas. This course is designed to teach optometrists and their staff how to effectively communicate with parents and educators about the importance of visual learning for academic success. Highlights included: Very specific ways to communicate […]
Happy Last Day of Chanukah
May your candles burn bright…reminding you that you have the power to LIGHT the world. by Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist inVision Therapy
Primary Care Optometrists- Need to Refer for Vision Therapy
Dr. James Thimons, a well known speaker and expert in optometry, recommends in his article found in Primary Care Optometry that adult patients who present with a recent onset of double vision should be evaluated for a possible underlying neurological problems (like a stroke or multiple sclerosis…) . Vision therapy is often necessary in treating […]
Wise Words for the Holiday Season
The holiday season, as joyous and wonderful as it could be, is often stressful for many. One of my yoga instructors shares her words of wisdom…for not only the holiday season but for life, “Open your hearts… before you open your mouth.” “WALK YOUR TALK!” Great words to live by.
Power of Slow-AHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Are you like me, tired of rushing? Do you want another great gift idea that doesn’t force you to the mall this holiday season? Christine Louise Hohlbaum, author of The Power of Slow: 101 Ways to Save Time in Our 24/7 World, is giving you the gift of time this holiday season. When you purchase […]
Healthier Students Are Better Learners
Charles E. Basch, Ph.D. is the Richard March Hoe Professor of Health Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. Professor Basch presented a fascinating lecture at the New York Academy of Medicine on, “Healthier Students Are Better Learners: A Missing Link In Efforts To Close The Achievement Gap”. In his presentation, Professor Bausch focused on how health […]
Are You at Risk for Double Vision? – Watch a TV Clip
Dr. Elise Brisco, a Developmental Optometrist in CA, was interviewed on the popular “The Doctors” TV show. Great demos and explanation of double vision, 3-D, and difficulties with vision. These types of vision problems may create learning or attention problems…sometimes kids are even diagnosed with ADHD. Families are always looking for ADHD parenting strategies for […]
Vision Revision For ADHD Diagnosis — Research Summary
It may be common, but the stats are still staggering. Last year, 4.5 million U.S. kids were diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. That’s more than seven percent of all children in the U.S. But a new study shows more than one million of those kids may be misdiagnosed. Click here to read […]
Want to Reduce Family Holiday Stress?
Dr. Charlotte Reznick, psychologist in CA, has some excellent strategies to reduce stress…especially around holiday time. It all starts with visualization! As Dr. Reznick writes, “Now is the perfect time to start turning family stress around. Here are 7 simple holiday stress-reducing strategies that can make a difference – holiday time or any time.” (1) […]
See It. Say It. Do It! Another Great Review!
Thanks to Mardy Ross, OTR, Senior Contributor to the excellent website, Lumigrate… a site dedicated to “lighting the path to health and well-being.” Mardy’s site is very integrative in nature, especially focusing on chronic types of illnesses like fibromyalgia. Lumigrate strives to be a trusted, honest and progressive source of information for health-seekers. It brings […]