Visually Impaired Artist, Jeffrey Owen Hanson, creates a sight for sore eyes. Take a look at what this teen-age visually impaired artist has done. He has a great story to tell about keeping a positive attitude through adversity, compassion and contagious generosity. Jeff’s mission statement is to “help create kinder communities, more compassionate nations, and […]
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Help Test Anxiety
Does your child freak out with big tests? How about timed math facts? Or reading out loud? Wouldn’t it be nice to see your child calm and confident before these big events? This is your chance to attend a Free Conference Call with Dr. Lynn Hellerstein to successfully help your child (and you) with test […]
Twice Exceptional Newsletter- EXCEPTIONAL
2E Children – Gifted with learning difficulties. Some children are very smart in everything but school. Some have great ideas but just can’t write down the information fast enough. Some are bored, yet can’t do the simple work. Frustration levels are maxed-with the parents and the kids! What can be done? The Sept/Oct 2010 […]
Early intervention critically important in children’s vision problems
Thanks to the VisionHelp Blog investigational series written by Dr. Leonard Press and Dr. Dan Fortenbacher dedicated to uncovering the important public health and patient care issues surrounding convergence insufficiency. Here is their next piece written about the importance of early intervention in children’s vision care. “When is it OK to “wait and see” if the problem goes away on […]
Dr. Susan Barry Webinar – Vision Therapy as an Adult
Thanks to COVD (College of Optometrists in Vision Development)! The 2010 August is National Children’s Vision & Learning Month hosted a webinar to discuss vision and learning and the success of vision therapy for Dr. Susan Barry. Help COVD continue to spread the word about the link between vision and learning. Dr. Barry was feautured […]
Why are parents so lax about their children's eyes?
Thanks to Dr. Dom Maino for his blog report on: Why are parents so lax about their children’s eyes? “…children accept poor vision as normal because they don’t know any better. And while vision screenings provided in school may detect some eye problems, serious vision and eye health conditions don’t always surface in such examinations. […]
COVD Candidates for FCOVD, FCOVD-A, COVT
Dear friends & Optometric Colleagues, Please join me for a FREE conference call to help you prepare to complete the COVD Certification process in Oct. 2010. The call will include breathing strategies for relaxation, a visualization for preparation for any perceived stressful event (like the COVD interview!) and Q&A time. This opportunity has been presented […]
Sports Vision Therapy at Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center
Dr. Joe Borden, our associate at Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center has been appointed as our Director of Sports Vision. Joe feels privileged to combine his passion for sports and knowledge of vision therapy to enhance the athelete’s’ performance Joe provides sports vision screenings for teams and individualized sports evaluations and vision therapy. He […]
Convergence Insufficiency: The Private Eye Goes Public #4
Another great post from Dr. Len Press on Convergence Insufficiency: The Private Eye Goes Public #4. A short preview of Dr. Press’ blog entry: “Let’s briefly review the answers to the first three questions that Dr. Fortenbacher posed in part 1 of this investigative series, before addressing the final two points on why some doctors are […]
Twice Exceptional Kids
“Spotlight on 2e Series” include booklets on Twice Exceptional Children- Bright kids with learning issues. Many of these kids may also have ADD, sensory problems, vision issues, Asperger Syndrome, or other complications. The “Spotlight on 2e Series” will help you understand that great, gifted child with special needs you know… Help others understand that child… Or provide you with […]