Have you seen gifted children who are very bright yet they struggle in school? Maybe they are not “bad enough” to be labelled as having a reading or learning problem? These kids are often hard for parents and teachers to understand because they may have verbal IQs in the high range, but still struggle with […]
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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 […]
See It. Say It. Do It! Use It For Life Success and Confidence?
Learn how to visualize, declare and take action. Successful business people, top athletic performers and life coaches using these strategies. Why not start early with kids. Empower them to learn easier with more success and confidence! View how Joey, a 4th grader who wears “thick glasses” and has had 3 eye surgeries for crossed eyes, […]
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 […]
Special-needs Cheerleader Squad Raises Spirits at Colorado High School
Congratulations to Caley, our friend and patient. Her mother commented: “I’d never seen anything like it,” Verno said. “Caley’s mom said it was one of the Top 10 events of her life. Hearing that, the parents talking about their daughters living out their dreams, just leaves me speechless. Click here to read the […]
Does Your Child Struggle in School?
1 out of 4 kids have vision problems. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein explains the critical link between vision & learning. There are effective vision therapy solutions to help your child improve school success, sports performance and confidence. By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist at Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, in Vision Therapy
Reading – A Personal Struggle
1 out of 4 children have vision problems. Many kids are diagnosed (or mis-diagnosed) as having ADD, LD, dyslexia, behavior problems. Or some “compensate” by avoiding reading, getting symptom (headaches, tired eyes, poor tracking). Why am I so passionate about vision therapy. I’ve struggled with reading through school. I was one of the lucky ones. […]
No Wonder Josh Struggled in School-Double Vision Eliminated Through Vision Therapy
Thanks to my colleague, Dr. Dan Fortenbacher, for his blog and video on Josh. You’ll see how easy it is to find these kids with tracking and convergence problems. Wait until you see the success through vision therapy! Click here to read the entire blog. By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist in Vision Therapy […]
Vision Therapy helped me become a "SUPER READER!"
Congratulations Charlotte! For your great work in vision therapy at Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, PC. By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist in Vision Therapy
Hidden Visual Problems – Vision Therapy Solutions
Hard to believe, yet there are still millions of kids who have vision problems that impact their lives. There are effective vision therapy solutions to help those kids so they may learn more successfully and build confidence. Spread the word to your friends, family and teachers. Have them check out www.COVd.org for more information. By […]