ADHD & Vision Problems Linked
Monday, August 30th, 2010
Thanks to Dr. Dom Maino for reviewing the research: Please see: Granet DB, Gomi CF, Ventura R, Miller-Scholte AThe relationship between convergence insufficiency and ADHD.Strabismus. 2005 Dec;13(4):163-8. Thye abstract noted that”….Children being evaluated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often have an eye exam as part of their evaluation. The symptoms of convergence insufficiency (CI) [...]
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Sports Vision Therapy at Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center
Friday, August 27th, 2010
Dr. Joe Borden, our associate at Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center has been appointed as our Director of Sports Vision. Joe feels privileged to combine his passion for sports and knowledge of vision therapy to enhance the athelete’s’ performance Joe provides sports vision screenings for teams and individualized sports evaluations and vision therapy. He [...]
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Traumatic Brain Injury May be Classified as Chronic Disease
Friday, August 27th, 2010
Many of us treat patients with traumatic brain injury. So often these patients present with complex symptoms and problems beyond the initial trauma. This article in the Science Daily helps to bridge the questions that arise with many of these patients. I know the blog entry is long, but interesting. ScienceDaily (Aug. 26, 2010) — “Traumatic [...]
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Convergence Insufficiency: The Private Eye Goes Public #4
Thursday, August 26th, 2010
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 [...]
Tags: convergence insufficiency, learning, Vision Therapy
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Twice Exceptional Kids
Thursday, August 26th, 2010
“Spotlight on 2e Series” include booklets on Twice Exceptional Children- Bright kids with learning issues. Many of these kids may also have ADD, sensory problems, vision issues, Asperger Syndrome, or other complications. The “Spotlight on 2e Series” will help you understand that great, gifted child with special needs you know… Help others understand that child… Or provide you with [...]
Tags: ADHD, Parenting, See It. Say It. Do It!, visualization
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Camp Experience-Don’t Miss Out!
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
When was the last time you went to camp? I mean – played out doors, went hiking, 4 Wheeling, Fly fishing, ate like a queen, got free gifts, stayed in luxurous condos, had smores, heard motivational/wonderful/ inspirational women professional speakers? I first went to Camp 3 years ago-by myself, only knowing 1 person. I never [...]
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See It. Say It. Do It! Hits Vision Monday
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
Vision Monday, the optical Industries largest website featured COVD’s August is Vision & Learning Month and included a summary on See It. Say It. Do It! Click here to read the entire article.
Tags: COVD, education, Parenting, See It. Say It. Do It!
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EductionNews.org Post See It Say It Do It Article
Friday, August 20th, 2010
EducationNews.org, a leading global news source, included an article written by Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, “Can your child see? Really See?” With Dr. Hellerstein’s pioneering book, See It. Say It. Do It!, parents and teachers now have solutions to many of the blocks that affect a child’s ability to learn and perform. Take a look, click here.
Tags: 20/20, Parenting, See It. Say It. Do It!, Vision Therapy
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Fact or Fiction: Do You Really Need an Annual Eye Exam?
Thursday, August 19th, 2010
Dr. Dom Maino beautifully summarizes: BILL NYE DEBUNKS EYE EXAM MYTHS ON VSP VISION CARE’S NEW ONLINE VIDEO SERIES: VSP EyeFiles(SM) Myths like: Myth: Wearing glasses tends to weaken the eyes. Myth: Children do not need to have their vision tested until they are at least 5. Myth: If you can see fine, your eyes [...]
Tags: 20/20, optometry, vision, vision exams
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A Neurobiologist’s View of How Our System Fails Children With Vision Problems
Thursday, August 19th, 2010
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 [...]
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