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Uncorrected Farsightedness Linked to Literacy Deficits in Preschoolers

“A study funded by the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health, has shown that uncorrected farsightedness (hyperopia) in preschool children is associated with significantly worse […]

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Eye Focusing and Eye Teaming Resource for Parents, Educators and Other Professionals

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 […]

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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.

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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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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