The Binocular Vision, Perception and Pediatric Optometry Section of the American Academy of Optometry released a position paper titled, “Optometric Care of the Struggling Student: For Parents, Educators and Other Professionals.” Access the full paper at http://bit.ly/17uoVCw.
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Using Vision Therapy to Improve Your Schoolwork
This is an EXCELLENT resource on the importance of vision therapy to help the struggling student become more successful.
Vision & Learning Connection – TED Video
Thanks to Dr. Keith Holland for a great video on TedX By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist in Vision Therapy
The Dyslexic Advantage
Congratulations to Drs. Fernette & Brock Eide for the release of their new book, The Dyslexic Advantage. They bring a refreshing new look at “dyslexia”, which is a term not consistently defined or utilized within educational circles. Rather than dyslexia being a condition to be “overcome“, the Eides emphasize that dyslexia is a condition reflecting a […]
Success Story
Thanks so my esteemed colleague, Dr. Dom Maino, for his blog post of a touching vision therapy success story. Remember, August is Vision & Learning Month. Check out COVD.org for more information. By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist in Vision Therapy and Visual Processing
Vision & Learning Readiness- Summit in Washington DC
I was honored to be the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) representative at the 2011 School Readiness Summit: Focus on Vision (April 11-12, 2011) in Washington DC. The Summit included: 1. Updated neurologic research on vision and learning 2. Heart-touching stories from Dr. Sue Barry (author of Fixing My Gaze) and Robin Benoit (author […]
Have Your Child's Eyes Examined for School- 1 out of 4 kids have vision problems!
Michael J. Earley, OD, PhD, is a Professor of Clinical Optometry at THE Ohio State University College of Optometry is paired with Bill Nye the Science Guy as spokespersons for the AOA’s Back to School campaign. Listen to Dr. Earley & Bill Nye discuss the importance of vision & learning. 25% of kids in school […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Neurobiologist's View of How Our System Fails Children With Vision Problems
Special Announcement: COVD is hosting a LIVE webinar interview with Dr. Sue Barry NEXT THURSDAY – AUG 26th School Crossings: Hear Dr. Susan Barry answer questions about difficult school experiences that resulted from her vision problems; how, for example, she was mislabeled as a low aptitude student and assigned to a special problems class, and […]