Dr. Press continues in his blog about the Visuality of Reading. He quotes Dr. Oliver Sachs, neurologist & author of forthcoming book, The Mind’s Eye, “We normally think of reading as a seamless, indivisible act … reading in fact involves a number of separate processes and stages from basic perceptual processes to higher level abilities […]
The Visuality of Reading
Dr. Len Press, my esteemed colleague, writes in his blog about Oliver Sach’s latest “A Neurologist Notebook” piece in the New Yorker Magazine (June 28, 2010). Per Dr. Press’ blog: “Oliver Sacks, a neurologist and man of letters, is well-known to the vision community through his essays in The New Yorker Magazine. Oliver’s depiction of […]
Wii Technology Helps Brain Injuries
Neuroplasticity research shows that brain cells can sprout new neurons after brain injury-even with adults. Vision rehabilitation, provided by optometrists trained in Vision Therapy, have been successfully treating the visual consequences after brain injury. Visual symptoms include: Difficulty with reading, blurred vision, double vision, visual spatial and balance difficulties, poor eye-hand coordination, decreased visual memory. […]
Annie – The BEST Graphic Designer in My World
A little bragging time. Take a look at the feature on Annie, my daughter. Thanks to her, you are looking at my website and book…and anything else that I have published with graphics. Sure, I’m biased, but also true to my word 🙂 Need a website or graphic design? Check out her website for more […]
New "Discovery" Treating Vision Problems In Patients with TBI
Dr. Dom Maino reviews an interesting article about how ophthalmology has suddenly “discovered” how important treating binocular dysfunction (difficulties in eye coordination) is with patient suffering from traumatic brain injury. Optometrists has been researching, treating and successfully helping patients with these vision problems for many years. I personally published 3 articles on vision therapy treatment […]
Thank You AOA (American Optometric Association)
Check out the June Issue of the AOA News (American Optometric Association). They have honored me with a wonderful article highlighting my new book, See It. Say It. Do It! The Parent’s & Teacher’s Action Guide for Creating Successful Students & Confident Kids.
Assistive Technology Symposium – Join Me!
Join me on June 15, 2010 at the Assistive Technology Symposium. See the latest equipment and computers to help children and adults with special needs. Its a great inspirational group. I’ll be speaking about vision and vision therapy at 3:15PM. In addition, I’ll be signing See It. Say It. Do It! It would be […]
Have You Ever Hit the Rim-A Place That You Want To Step Beyond?
RIM, a method created by Dr. Deb Sandella, psychologist, has truly impacted my life. It is not traditional psychotherapy. Rather, it is a very mindful, honoring method to assist people to learn how to explore their inner-self. I experienced RIM personally after my medical crisis in 2002, which impacted not only my physical well-being, […]
Do Your Eyes Hurt When You Watch 3-D?
The media coverage continues about the problems that people have watching 3-D movies and TV. 1 out of 30 kids have stereoblindness that keeps kids from appreciating 3-D (stereopsis). Its estimated that 20% of the population may have binocular “eye teaming” problems that may create symptoms, such as headaches, nausea and discomfort when watching 3-D […]
CO Optometrist Sees It, Says It, Does It
The American Optometric Association (AOA) News has written a full page spotlight article on my new book, See It. Say It. Do It! Many thanks to Tracy Overton & Bob Foster for such a great article. I am truly honored! To read the full article, click here.