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
Tag Archives | Vision Therapy
So Much to be Thankful For
November’s E-Newsletter is dedicated to Thanksgiving, one of my favorite inspirational holidays. Thanksgiving is a time for me to acknowledge and be thankful for all my blessings. Yes, this should be done daily, but too often my busy life consumes me and I may neglect and not be aware of those wonderful daily happenings. A […]
Colorado Avalanche Website Features See It. Say It. Do IT! ORGANIZE IT!
Is getting out the door to hockey practice tougher than the scrimmage? Does your child procrastinate, only to become frustrated in a mad scramble to find equipment and clothes? Do you spend more time nagging than encouraging? Here’s an easy, kid-friendly system called See It! Say It! Do It! Organize It! developed by Colorado vision therapists […]
2E-Twice Exceptional Newsletter-Great Review of See It. Say It. Do It!
Many thanks to J. Mark Bade, Co-Publisher of 2e: Twice-Exceptional Newsletter for his wonderful review of my book, See It. Say It. Do It! The review provides an extensive explanation of each section of the book and concludes with the following quote: “If you raise or teach a young gifted or 2e child who faces […]
Some Veterans Return With 'Hidden' Vision Problems
Vision injuries are far more common than anyone had expected. Goodrich estimates that at least 6,000 Iraq and Afghanistan vets have suffered visual damage as a result of brain injury. To read the entire NPR story, click here.
Sensory Processing Foundation Symposium
Excellent lectures were presented at the symposium. Numerous professionals (MDs, PhDs, OTs, ODs) presented research, testing and therapy information. The parent network for children with sensory processing disorder (SPD) is unbelievably strong and powerful! It was a pleasure meeting many of those parents. Hats off to them and their mission! My lecture, on Collaboration of […]
3-D Vision Syndrome
The 3D Vision Syndrome (3DVS) is comprised of a group of symptoms that collectively indicate a functional vision disorder while watching 3D content. 3DVS symptoms include but are not limited to asthenopia, headaches, blurred vision, eyestrain, diplopia (double vision), dizziness/nausea and vision induced motion sickness after watching a 3D movie, 3D television or after playing a […]
James Malinchak Learns About See It. Say It.Do It!
James Malinchak, one of the most positive and energetic young motivating public speakers on success and achievement, takes a few moments to take a picture with Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, author of See It. Say It. Do It! James speaks to many colleges and at corporate events. I had the opportunity to hear him at the […]
Great Interns At Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center
Externs from schools of optometry around the country spend several months rotation at my optometry practice, Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, PC. These schools include Illinois College of Optometry, Pacific University, Southern College of Optometry and Southern CA College of Optometry. The externs become part of our wonderful staff, learning how to treat patients in […]
Dr. Glen "Bubba" Steele Visits B's Ballpark Museum
The esteemed Dr. Glen “Bubba” Steele honored us with his presence at B’s Ballpark Museum this weekend. Bubba was in Denver for the APHA (American Public Health Association) Vision Care Section meeting. He took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to remember his old favorite team, the Boston Braves. Thanks Bubba for all […]