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20/20 is NOT Perfect Vision

Focus on Vision, Not Eyesight 20/20 is NOT perfect vision. Many children have 20/20 eyesight yet still have vision problems. Vision disorders are the Number 1 handicap for children in America […]

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Avatar – "3-D or Not?"

In just seventeen days the groundbreaking 3D movie, “Avatar” has grossed over a billion dollars worldwide. It seems as though James Cameron’s vision has inspired millions to venture into the […]

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Social-Emotional Skills (EQ)- Important for Success and Happiness

Scientific studies show that EQ is more important for success and happiness than IQ.  Young children need to develop strong social-emotional skills (EQ) to reach their full potential.  For more […]

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Teaching An Old Brain New Tricks

Check out Neuroplasticity: Teaching An Old Brain New Tricks by Dominick M. Maino, O.D., M.Ed. Research shows that adults do, in fact, exhibit neuroplasticity. You can use this innate ability […]

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COVD Tour de Optometry Visits – 12/09

I was honored to visit two truly dynamic optometry schools as part of the COVD (College of Optometrists in Vision Development) Tour of Optometry. Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) […]

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Godiva returns

In a Nov 2009 blog entry (archived), I shared the beautiful story of our Godiva visit in Manhatten near Rockefeller Center.  I was just back to NYC again for a […]

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Near vision problems impacts school performance-New survey

Researchers at Western U. of Health Scienes, the Jules Stein Eye Institute, and Southerna CA College of Optomrety have evaluated the “Conlon Survey” to identify students with near work vision […]

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Vision therapy helps children with math problems!

There’s a great new article by Dr. Sidney Groffman, Professor Emeritus at SUNY College of Optometry in the Dec. 2009 Optometry and Vision Development Journal.  Dr. Groffman states, “The incidence of individuals  with a […]

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Tattered Bookstore Signing – A Great Success!

Frigid Colorado temperatures did not keep an enthusiastic group from attending the Tattered Cover Bookstore event.  I had the opportunity to give a presentation on the importance of vision and vision therapy in creating successful […]

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The Godiva Gift

Here is a beautiful note from Sariel, my brother-in-law, recalling a touching situation we experienced together in NYC. We were walking through NYC,  my sister-in- law Lynn,  my life partner Jerry […]

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