Self-Adjustable Glasses May Help Billions See
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
Thanks to the American Optometric Association for their information: As part of a series of articles dedicated to healthcare issues in the developing world, the New York Times (9/27, D3, Bakalar, Subscription Publication) reports in “Small Fixes” that adjustable-focus eye glasses were invented by UK physicist Joshua Silver. “The two lenses are filled with clear silicone fluid, [...]
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Expert Warns Against Eyeball Vodka Shots
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
Another way kids can ruin their eyes. Just as I thought I heard it all, here comes another way for kids to get “high”…even though it doesn’t work. Read about the article in USA TODAY. USA Today (11/17, Weise) reports that some young people are trying vodka shots to the eye, “a bizarre method of [...]
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They’ll Laugh At Me…I Must Be Stupid
Saturday, November 6th, 2010
In my vision therapy practice, we’ve observed hundreds of children improve their tracking, focusing, eye teaming and visual information processing skills. Reading frequently improves throughout the vision therapy program. Some children just take off with a huge boost in confidence and excitement. Some may need additional reading tutoring. However, some children, even with their increased [...]
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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 [...]
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August Is Vision & Learning Month-Is Your Child Ready For School
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
Wow, the summer is almost over. Like it or not, its back to school time. Are your kids really ready for school? Do they have one of the most important skills they need to be successful students? Let Larry Fitzgerald, All-Pro Arizona Cardinals Wide Receiver set the record straight on the critical link between vision [...]
Tags: COVD, education, learning, sports vision, vision
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Millions of Americans Unable to see in 3-D
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
More movies are being made in 3-D–Avatar, Alice in Wonderland… According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), from 3-9 MILLION people have problems with binocular vision prohibiting them from watching 3-D TV and movies. Check out some great 3-D pictures and video about 3-D vision. Click Here ESPN & Discovery Channel are preparing to broadcast [...]
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More 3-D News Coverage
Thursday, May 13th, 2010
3-D Films Help Detect Undiagnosed Vision Problems Leila Feinstein – KTLA News “Blockbuster 3-D movies aren’t always a hit with some viewers, many viewers are leaving the theatres sick. But optometrists say that could mean there is a vision problem that needs to be treated”. Great story and coverage of optometrist Dr. Elise Brisco and [...]
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LA Mom’s Blogging about Vision Therapy Success
Saturday, May 8th, 2010
Thanks to Dr. Dom Maino, Professor of Pediatrics at the Illinois College of Optometry, he discovered a Los Angeles Mom’s blogger site. As Dr. Maino states, ”she (Amanda Rudolph Schwartz, the LA Mom’s blogger) discussed the trial and tribulations she encountered while trying to find out information about optometric vision therapy so that she could decide [...]
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InfantSEE®
Monday, April 26th, 2010
On Saturday, May 8, 2010, Bright Eyes Family Vision Care will celebrate its first “Baby Day.” The goal of Baby Day is to provide InfantSEE® exams for infants, as well as increase awareness of the link between vision and a child’s overall development. “An InfantSEE® exam is designed for early detection of eye and vision problems [...]