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Visual Learning – Be an Effective Speaker!

Many thanks to Thomas and Amee Lacoq for their excellent LaCoq Practice Development Workshop, “More Patients Breakthrough Course in Plano, Texas.  This course is designed to teach optometrists and their […]

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Happy Last Day of Chanukah

May your candles burn bright…reminding you that you have the power to LIGHT the world. by Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist inVision Therapy

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Primary Care Optometrists- Need to Refer for Vision Therapy

Dr. James Thimons, a well known speaker and expert in optometry, recommends in his article found in Primary Care Optometry that adult patients who present with a recent onset of […]

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Wise Words for the Holiday Season

The holiday season, as joyous and wonderful as it could be, is often stressful for many.  One of my yoga instructors shares her words of wisdom…for not only the holiday […]

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Power of Slow-AHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Are you like me, tired of rushing? Do you want another great gift idea that doesn’t force you to the mall this holiday season? Christine Louise Hohlbaum, author of The […]

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Healthier Students Are Better Learners

Charles E. Basch, Ph.D. is the Richard March Hoe Professor of Health Education at Teachers  College, Columbia University. Professor Basch presented a fascinating lecture at the New York Academy of  Medicine […]

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Are You at Risk for Double Vision? – Watch a TV Clip

Dr. Elise Brisco, a Developmental Optometrist in CA, was interviewed on the popular “The Doctors” TV show. Great demos and explanation of double vision, 3-D, and difficulties with vision.  These […]

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Vision Revision For ADHD Diagnosis — Research Summary

It may be common, but the stats are still staggering. Last year, 4.5 million U.S. kids were diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. That’s more than seven percent […]

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Want to Reduce Family Holiday Stress?

Dr. Charlotte Reznick, psychologist in CA, has some excellent strategies to reduce stress…especially around holiday time.  It all starts with visualization! As Dr. Reznick writes, “Now is the perfect time […]

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See It. Say It. Do It! Another Great Review!

Thanks to Mardy Ross, OTR, Senior Contributor to the excellent website, Lumigrate… a site dedicated to “lighting the path to health and well-being.”  Mardy’s site is very integrative in nature, […]

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