The American Optometric Association just released a Joint Statement that states, “… healthy eyes and vision are important to a child’s ability to succeed in school and later in life … We are concerned that undiagnosed and untreated vision problems among school-aged children in the US is an urgent national public health challenge. With 1 […]
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PAVE Video-Great Understanding of Vision Therapy
PAVE (Parents Active in Vision Education) made a video years ago on how vision therapy changed kids lives. It is very well done, interviewing parents, students, teachers, optometrists, psychologists and physicians. I have shown this video to parents and education groups. In 13 minutes, the symptoms of a learning related vision problem, the treatment and […]
3D Vision Moves Into the Music World
Thanks to Dr. Dom Maino for his blog post about this unbelievable opportunity- 3D movie with music in the symphony hall. Per Dr. Maino’s blog: ….Symphony Hall will never before have seen audiences like it in all its 20 years, when next Thursday we will all be wearing 3D glasses to experience a 21st-century digital […]
Don't Miss Out! Visualization-Key to Successful Learning- In Chicago
It’s not to late to register for the Learning & the Brain Conference in Chicago, May 5-7, 2011. Join me as one of the featured speakers, along with a very impressive group of psychologists, neuro-scientists, educators and physicians. These conferences are co-sponsored by groups including: Harvard Graduate School of Education, Stanford University, Yale University School […]
American Federation of Teachers (AFT)-Eliminate Vision Problems From Schools
As part of the 2011 American Optometric Summit on Focus on Vision, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT- representing 1.5 million teachers, paraprofessionals other school-related personnel, higher education faculty and staff, federal/state & local government employees, nurses/healthcare workers and early childhood educators) issued a press release joining other national organizations in signing on to a […]
Dyslexia and Vision Problems – NEW RESEARCH
The discussion continues-many reading specialist still believe that vision has nothing to do with reading. My first response to them is, “Cover your eyes, now read.” That doesn’t make them happy, but how obvious is it that vision is still a part of the reading process/ More of the new brain research is now showing […]
New Brain Injury Law to Protect Young Athletes in CO
This hard-won piece of legislation will keep our CO youth athletes safe for the years to come. It requires that coaches get education on how to recognize a concussion, that a player is removed from play if a concussion is suspected and that the student athlete must be signed off by a medical professional before […]
Vision Therapy Success – Hear It from One Mom
How vision therapy is saving Stella’s toes, and then some. Posted on March 22, 2011 by amberhj The hardest working toes in the business (of running around) Stella is a toe-walker. She’s been tiptoeing around for as long as I can remember. Prancing, really. Her gait has been so bouncy and adorable, so evocative of a little ballerina, […]
3Ds of 3D Stereo Viewing
Public interest in 3D technology is growing, as are patient complaints around watch 3D movies and games. Look here for another great video from the American Optometric Association! By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Vision Therapy Optometrists
3D of 3D Stereo Viewing
Here’s another great video on the hype of 3D stereo viewing. This newer technology in movies and TVs has resulted in many people finding out that they have vision problems that they may or may not have been aware of. There is successful treatment for these vision difficulties through vision therapy! End result: […]