Joseph Manley, MD a physician and medical-legal expert witness states that , “The conclusions (particularly the failure to recommend optometric vision therapy for children likely to benefit from it) of the American Academy of Pediatrics report on Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia and Vision are based on exclusion of the most relevant data and inconsistent application of […]
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Vision Therapy Changed Jillian's Life
Before November 2008, 11-year-old Jillian Benoit used to see two of her mom — and any other person in her peripheral line of sight. She thought holes in the ground were only flat circles. And when she read long textbook passages at school, her head ached. Click here to read entire story
Vision Therapy Reboots Vision System in Brain Injury Patients
For most of us, clear vision is as easy as opening our eyes. However, every year 1.4 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury that could affect their ability to see. Dr. Sue Durham, optometrist, said a growing number of people with vision problems from brain injury are military service members stationed in Iraq and […]
Dr. Susan Barry Interviewed on Terry Gross NPR program
Dr. Sue Barry tells how she achieved binocular vision after being told she was too old to do anything about her strabismus. Sue, a neurobiologist, had been cross-eyed since early infancy. Though she had operations as a young child to correct her eyes’ appearance, they still sent conflicting messages to her brain. As a result, […]
Vision & Learning Month Gearing Up!
The College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) has just sent a GREAT news release through the PR Newswire service. It includes research, information and quotes regarding the critical link between vision & learning. Larry Fitzgerald, All-Pro Wide Receiver for the Arizona Cardinals, is quoted as well as a psychiatrist and optometrist. You’ll be seeing […]
Radio Interview with Dr. Hellerstein
Join me at 2PM ET on Thur., July 8, 2010 for a radio interview with Dr. Anthony Kane, MD. Dr. Kane is a pediatrician who had extensive experience helping kids with ADD/ADHD. He has spent the last 15 years looking at current medical and alternative treatments available for these kids. He maintains a website for […]
Vision Therapy Was Work but WORTH IT!
Dr. Len Press sums his 5-part blog on reading and visualization quite nicely with beautiful success story from one of his vision therapy patients. As his 10-yr. old patient, Jenna, writes, “Vision therapy was a lot of work but it was worth it!” That says it all. Click here to read more of Dr. Press’ […]
Beauty & The Best by PHAMALY
PHAMALY (The Physically Handicapped Actors and Musical Artists League) is a theatre group and touring company that performs throughout the greater Denver area. PHAMALY brings a unique and unusual approach to the theatre landscape. PHAMALY produces professional quality live theatre with performers who are physically and/or developmentally challenged, empowering them to acquire new and improve upon existing […]
Its Your Health Radio Interview
It’s Your Health is a dynamic and engaging radio program dedicated to providing strategies for healthier living. Lisa Davis, M.P.H., C.N.C. host of http://www.itsyourhealthradio.org/ provides a holistic approach to physical, emotional, and spiritual health and wellness. Lisa inspires her listeners through interviews with local and nationally known health experts, and guests who have made tremendous changes […]
Is Your Child Ready For Contact Lenses?
“Are contact lenses appropriate, or even safe, for my child to wear?” Many parents ask me those questions. Our practice, Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center PC, has been successfully fitting contact lenses on children, even as young as 1 years old. When the kids as this young, it is usually for a very specific […]