The 3D Vision Syndrome (3DVS) is comprised of a group of symptoms that collectively indicate a functional vision disorder while watching 3D content. 3DVS symptoms include but are not limited to asthenopia, headaches, blurred vision, eyestrain, diplopia (double vision), dizziness/nausea and vision induced motion sickness after watching a 3D movie, 3D television or after playing a […]
B's Ballpark Museum Honored at Sabr Event
Bruce Hellerstein, curator of B’s Ballpark Museum (and my husband) was recently honored at the Annual Dinner of the CO SABR group (Society of Baseball Researchers). The award was a recognition of service for the CO SABR Chapter. B’s Ballpark Museum sponsored the dinner. It was an eventful evening. Here’s a pcture of Herb Plews […]
James Malinchak Learns About See It. Say It.Do It!
James Malinchak, one of the most positive and energetic young motivating public speakers on success and achievement, takes a few moments to take a picture with Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, author of See It. Say It. Do It! James speaks to many colleges and at corporate events. I had the opportunity to hear him at the […]
Great Interns At Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center
Externs from schools of optometry around the country spend several months rotation at my optometry practice, Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, PC. These schools include Illinois College of Optometry, Pacific University, Southern College of Optometry and Southern CA College of Optometry. The externs become part of our wonderful staff, learning how to treat patients in […]
Jeremy Bloom Grants Wishes to Seniors
Jeremy Bloom, a young, very attractive Olympic Skier and Professional Football Player, has helped numerous seniors fulfill their dreams. Jeremy has created a non-profit foundation that grants the wishes of seniors. Jeremy is the son of my friend from Camp Experience, Char Bloom. I hope you had a chance to watch ABC World News with […]
Dr. Glen "Bubba" Steele Visits B's Ballpark Museum
The esteemed Dr. Glen “Bubba” Steele honored us with his presence at B’s Ballpark Museum this weekend. Bubba was in Denver for the APHA (American Public Health Association) Vision Care Section meeting. He took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to remember his old favorite team, the Boston Braves. Thanks Bubba for all […]
They'll Laugh At Me…I Must Be Stupid
In my vision therapy practice, we’ve observed hundreds of children improve their tracking, focusing, eye teaming and visual information processing skills. Reading frequently improves throughout the vision therapy program. Some children just take off with a huge boost in confidence and excitement. Some may need additional reading tutoring. However, some children, even with their increased […]
Sensory Processing Disorder Symposium
Hope to see many of you in Seattle, Nov 12 & 13, at the Sensory Processing Disorder(SPD) Symposium. Dr. Lucy Jane Miller, PhD, OTR, founder and executive director of SPD, continues on her quest to research, validate and teach about sensory integration. I am honered ot have been invited to speak at the symposium about […]
Can everyone see 3D entertainment?
Best Buy acknowledges vision problems for some viewers of 3D TV Nearly one million people in the U.S. suffer from stereo blindness, according to the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (www.covd.org). This prevents them from perceiving the intended depth of 3D entertainment experiences. Some of these people will see 3D programming in 2D with no […]
Oliver Sacks MD- More Stories on Vision
Thanks to my friends and colleagues, Dr. Dom Maino & Len Press. They have posted addition information regarding Oliver Sacks’ new Book, The Mind’s Eye. The podcast below features neurologist Oliver Sacks. Dr. Sacks tells stories of people who manage to navigate the world and communicate, despite losing what many consider indispensable senses and abilities: […]