Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Tina Esposito, Medical Director for the Therapy Institute at the Midwestern University-Arizona College of Optometry. She talks about acquired brain injury, its identification, […]
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Understanding Our Primitive Reflex Codes That Affect Sensory Development and Vision Skills with Patti Andrich
Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Patti Andrich, an internationally honored occupational and vision therapist, researcher and author. She is also the founder of the Sensory Foundations Program, and […]
Vision Beyond Sight: New exciting podcast now streaming!
For more than 40 years at Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., I’ve been passionate about inspiring thousands of people to improve their vision and enhance their lives through vision […]
SECO International (Southern Council of Optometrists) Lectures
I’m honored to be one of many excellent presenters at the SECO 2020 Congress.
My lectures include:
Vision therapy Grand Rounds
Enhancing Sports Performance: Testing and Training
Our Children’s Crisis: The Role of Vision and Learning
Concussion: How Vision IS Impacted
An estimated 1.6 million to 3.8 million sports-related traumatic brain injuries occur each year. Traumatic brain injury (concussion) is the signature injury of the current wars. In addition, many athletes are now beginning to see the impact of traumatic brain injury (concussion) on their sports, education and work.
This FREE workshop presents the common visual problems association with traumatic brain injury. Rehabilitative vision therapy treatment for patients with brain injury, utilizing lenses, prisms, occlusion and vision therapy, are presented through interactive experiences and case presentations.
FREE and open to the public. Seating is limited. Please call 303-850-9499 to reserve your place.
Research on Visual Evoked Potential and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Researchers from SUNY State College of Optometry won the Award for Best Article at the 2016 Annual COVD Meeting for their work on visual evoked potential and human attention
Association of Football Subconcussive Head Impacts With Ocular Near Point of Convergence
An increased understanding of the relationship between subconcussive head impacts and near point of convergence (NPC) ocular-motor function may be useful in delineating traumatic brain injury.
New concussion treatments go beyond just resting in a dark room
Article on concussion treatment in Washington Post 4-12-16 discussing when it is appropriate time to start rehabilitation treatment. ASAP or wait until symptoms reside????
Concussion: How Your Vision Is Impacted
This free workshop presents the common visual problems association with traumatic brain injury.
A Guide to Visual Recovery After Concussion
Thanks to COVD and Dr. Barry Tannen for their great infographic on the stages of visual recovery post-concussion. This should be coordinated with the patient’s treating physician.