YOU all have touched my life in so many ways. I am grateful and thankful for the joy, happiness and blessings that you bring to my life. As the year 2022 comes to an end, consider giving yourself the gift of gratitude. Find at least 5 things that you are grateful for that have allowed […]
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Vision Beyond Sight: New exciting podcast now streaming!
For more than 40 years at Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., I’ve been passionate about inspiring thousands of people to improve their vision and enhance their lives through vision therapy. I am so very grateful for the opportunities I’ve had in treating children and adults who have learning related vision problems, vision perception deficits […]
Visit The Greatest Art Museum in the World!
I love summer…I love nature! So how do I spend my summer days in Colorado? Out in nature! Nature provides the greatest art museum in the world…the colors, interactions, multi-sensory experience. Just can’t beat it! Listen to my grand-daughter, Edina as she wraps up our hike to the top of the mountain. […]
Happy Thanksgiving 2012
Thanksgiving is a time for me to acknowledge and be thankful for all my blessings. Please read November’s newsletter for insights and notes of gratitude and love! By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist in Vision Therapy and Vision Development. Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center
The Power of Vision Therapy
Excellent video of patients describing their experiences and huge impact that vision therapy has had on their lives. Thanks Dr. Fortenbacher for sharing his excellent video. By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist in Vision Therapy, Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center
Vision vs. Sight – What Parents Need to Know
Thanks to freelance writer, Melissa Taylor, an award-winning educational blogger at ImaginationSoup, an award winning teacher with a M.A. in education, and a mom of 2 children, ages 6 and 9. She has just written a great blog about what parents need to know about the difference between vision and sight. Her blog could CHANGE […]
Vision Development: 12-18 months
We continue with vision development through Edina’s eyes. Please check out previous newsletters to read the first four parts of this story. Look out!! Ready or not, here they come! Your baby is now quite mobile, usually transitioning from crawling to walking. Exploration is your baby’s mission! Your child’s vision continues to develop. It is […]
Vision Development: 7-12 months
We continue with vision development through Edina’s eyes. Please check out previous newsletters to read the first three parts of this story. This section includes 6 months of developmental time from 7-12 months. Some kids are walking by 9 months and some don’t walk until 18 months. Same thing with crawling. Four to nine months […]
Vision Therapy Externs & SECO
I just returned from a wonderful SECO (Southern Educational Council of Optometry)conference in Atlanta, GA. I love these meetings. Very well planned, organized and great education. The special part for me is to meet and teach new people who have little knowledge/experience in developmental vision & therapy; as well as to meet-up with friends and […]
Vision Development: 4-6 Months
Huge advances in vision development have occurred in the brain by 6 months old. Visual acuity is now estimated to be approximately 20/25. Color vision is normal. VISUAL OBSERVATIONS: Your baby is tracking more efficiently and for longer periods of time. Eyes are now straight and well-coordinated. Beginning to understand how to play “peek-a-boo.” Interested […]