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: […]
Inspirational! Read About Her Power.
This video is about a 106 yr. old woman, Alice, who survived the Holocaust…music was her nourishment. She was a well-known concert pianist in Prague, who was deported in 1942 to a Nazi Concentration Camp. Under constant threat of extermination, Alice was allowed to perform her music. As her friend stated, “Put something in your […]
Sensory Processing Disorder Conference – Dr. Lucy Miller
Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation Presents 11th International Symposium and Pre-Conference Institute NOV 12-14 in Seattle, Washington Coming Together: New Conversations on Sensory Processing Disorder Latest Sensory Processing Disorder research Innovative treatment strategies Parenting solutions Evolution in education Network with colleagues from around the world Leaders in Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) discussing research, intervention, education and parent […]
See It. Say It. Do It! Racks Up More Awards!
See It. Say It. Do It! The Parent’s & Teacher’s Action Guide to Creating Successful Students & Confident Kids by Dr. Lynn F. Hellerstein has just been honored and received the following awards: “Award-Winning Finalist in the following categories of the “Best Books 2010” Awards, sponsored by USA Book News” The 3 Categories are: Education […]
Oliver Sacks New Book – The Mind's Eye
Today is the launch day for the much anticipated release of a new book by Oliver Sacks, The Mind’s Eye. Per an Amazon reviewer, Evelyn Uyemura, “The Mind’s Eye is a superb synthesis of science, medicine, and insight into the human experience. His obvious empathy, and even affection, for the people he meets and consults […]
Vision Therapy Reboots Vision System in Brain Injury Patients
For most of us, clear vision is as easy as opening our eyes. However, every year 1.4 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury that could affect their ability to see. Dr. Sue Durham, optometrist, said a growing number of people with vision problems from brain injury are military service members stationed in Iraq and […]