AOA with the generous support of Hoya Vision Care, held a great multi-disciplinary vision summit in Washington DC in April 2011. I was honored to have been chosen as one of the 50 summit attendees as the representative of COVD. 26 different agencies has signed on to the joint statement regarding the importance of […]
The Dyslexic Advantage
Congratulations to Drs. Fernette & Brock Eide for the release of their new book, The Dyslexic Advantage. They bring a refreshing new look at “dyslexia”, which is a term not consistently defined or utilized within educational circles. Rather than dyslexia being a condition to be “overcome“, the Eides emphasize that dyslexia is a condition reflecting a […]
Beauty Inside & Out in the Colorado Rockies
We just spent 1 week in Beaver Creek, a ski resort near Vail, CO. What a delightful time we had, relaxing, taking in nature, making smores, singing and oh yes, doing a little work. My 11 month old grand-daughter loved the ski lifts & hikes as well. I’m so very grateful for my family. […]
New CE Available in CO on Visual Processing & Academic Success
Thanks to Pesi/MedsPn, a non-profit organization providing continuing education and credit for OTs, OTAs, Speech Language Therapists, Educators, Social Workers and Counselors. PESI has scheduled me to present three 2011 workshops in CO titled: Visual Processing: Improve Academic Success, Increasing Sports Performance & Build Confidence Seminar: Dates for the seminars are: Nov. 2- Denver Nov. […]
Brain Injury Conference in CO- Join Me!
BIAC Conference Topics include: Life Skills for Survivors Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic Brain Injury in the Military If you want to hear more about vision rehabilitation for patients with brain injury, please join me at 10:30 on Oct. 13 for my presentation: Vision Rehabilitation for Patients with acquired […]
When Is Your Child Ready for Music?
When are kids ready to play music? This brilliant grand-daughter of mine not only plays, she reads music 🙂 By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist in Vision Therapy
Success Story
Thanks so my esteemed colleague, Dr. Dom Maino, for his blog post of a touching vision therapy success story. Remember, August is Vision & Learning Month. Check out COVD.org for more information. By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist in Vision Therapy and Visual Processing
Is Your Child Visually Ready for School?
August was declared National Children’s Vision and Learning Month in 1995. The goal of this national observance is to help educate parents about the critical link between vision and learning. The College of Optometrists in Vision Development will be hosting a webinar with Jillian and Robin Benoit on August 25th to celebrate the month. Jillian […]
Sports Vision Therapy @ Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center
Learn more about improving your vision to increase your sports performance! Check out these sports videos: Nike SPARQ Vapor Strobe from Kent St. John on Vimeo. By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Colorado Optometrist in Vision Therapy and Visual Processing
Vision Rehabilitation After Stroke
Learn from a vision scientist that vision rehabilitation after stroke is possible! We’ve known that for years as Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center has provided neuro-rehabilitation to stroke and brain injury patients for over 20 years. Check out Krystel Huxlin, Ph.D video. She refutes the “dogma” that vision after stroke can not be achieved. By […]