Why your child struggles in schoolConvergence Insufficiency (CI) is a common near vision disorder that interferes with an individuals ability to see, read, learn and work at near distances. It occurs when your eyes don't turn inward properly while focusing on a nearby object as well as while reading. When both eyes can't converge properly while reading, the individual experiences frequent loss of place, loss of concentration, having to re-read, read slowly, trouble remembering what was read, sleepiness, blurred vision, double vision, headaches, and/or eyestrain.
Convergence Insufficiency is very common among children as well as adults. What few people realize - including many doctors - is that most common ADHD symptoms are identical to visual performance problems. They include inattentive behaviors such as making careless mistakes, becoming easily distracted and hyperactive behaviors like fidgeting or interrupting others. Because of this, some people with vision problems are mislabeled as having ADHD.
ADHD is a diagnosis of exclusion. Problems in vision, auditory, movement, balance, language, general and emotional health need to be ruled out before a diagnosis of ADHD is made. Convergence Insufficiency can be identified with a simple standardized near point of convergence test (NPC) that can be administered by almost anyone. It can then be corrected through vision therapy.
Vision therapy is a specialized branch of optometry that involves a sequence of office based activities individually prescribed and monitored by the doctor to develop efficient visual skills and processing. A vision therapy program is designed based on the results of standardized vision tests, the needs of the patient, and the patients signs and symptoms at the initial examination. Vision therapy does not simply attempt to strengthen ocular muscles but to improve the brains ability to control the vision system. The results of vision therapy are a significant improvement to quality of life and overall wellness.
VisionHelp is an advocacy group of leading developmental vision specialists practicing in the United States. Many of the members are University Professors, have written textbooks and frequently lecture on various aspects of vision treatment and vision therapy. All are board certified in developmental vision and vision therapy through the College of Optometrists in Vision Development.
For more information go to visionhelp.com
This video uses these sounds from freesound: http://www.freesound.org/home/
edelweiss music box by CGEffex
Convergence Insufficiency (CI) InfoGraphicFor more information and to find a Developmental Vision (Vision Therapy) Specialist go to:
http://visionhelp.com/
http://covd.org
To learn about the latest technological and medical innovations in Visual Neuroscience and Vision Therapy go to the VisionHelp Blog:
http://visionhelp.wordpress.com/
To listen to or download the VisionHelp Podcast go to:
http://visionhelp.libsyn.com/
To join a Vision Therapy support group and learn from the experience of others go to the Vision Therapy Social Network site:
http://www.sovoto.com/
What 3D MOVIES can tell you about your VISIONWhat if the 3-D movie adventure, instead of being a wonderful experience of visual delight turned into a woeful experience of headache and feeling yucky? Why would something created to be a super cool entertainment experience be not so wonderful? And does the inability to enjoy a 3-D movie reveal something more seriously wrong with a child's vision?
This video helps to shed some light on this serious public health issue...what 3-D movies can reveal about your child's vision.
For additional information on 3-D movies and your child's vision, check out the following resources:
The College of Optometrists in Vision Development on 3-D Stereovision
The American Optometric Association's, 3-D Vision and Eye Health
VisionHelp website- Is Your Child Ready to Experience the Magic of 3D at Home?
VisionHelp Blog posts on 3-D viewing
ADHD, Dyslexia and/or Learning Disabled: Signs and Symptoms of Undetected Eyes & Vision ProblemsDr. Carl Hillier, FCOVD explains how a child diagnosed or misdiagnosed as ADHD, dyslexic, or learning disabled (learning disabilities) can have serious undetected vision problems that can be tested and fixed. In many cases, the child might have tested as having 20/20 vision (distance vision) but still has major problems with near vision or other visual skills important to reading, schoolwork with their vision. These children need to have a comprehensive eye exam and visual evaluation. Learn how to spot the signs and symptoms of these undetected vision problems that interfere with reading, learning, sports, coordination, etc. such as convergence insufficiency or poor binocular vision (eye tracking , eye teaming, depth perception, etc.). Over 50% of children in Special Education have these types of vision problems and over 20% of all children do. Dr. Carl Hillier in San Diego can be found at http://sandiegocenterforvisioncare.com. Or find an expert eye doctor near you at http://www.optometrists.org/findeyedoctordirectory/.
Teachers Suspected Dyslexia - Therapy & Eye Tracking Exercises Fixed Reading & Sports CoordinationCarson's mother -- who is a teacher -- didn't think her son was dyslexic, but he could not read and had poor test scores in school. Other teachers suspected dyslexia, but he got a dyslexia test and was not diagnosed dyslexia. His parents then took Carson for many tests and treatments, including Sylvan Learning & Tutoring and Irlen Screening. No progress until they found an optometrist who tested Carson's eye tracking, eye teaming, and eye focusing problems (binocular vision) and offered Vision Therapy eye exercises. Vision Therapy has been the cure!
Carson also improved in sports, especially baseball and his father talks about his huge improvements with baseball batting, catching, and throwing.
The Van Pelt family took Carson to The Optometry Center for Vision Therapy in Austin, TX - find them at http://www.ocvt.info
To find other eye doctors who test and treat eye tracking, eye teaming, and eye focusing problems with Vision Therapy exercises, go to http://www.visiontherapydirectory.com
Misdiagnosed ADD or ADHD? Expert Doctor talks about Vision Attention, Eyes and ADD-ADHDExpert Eye Doctor Dr. Paul Lederer, FCOVD speaks about ADD or ADHD and Vision Attention. He explains that many symptoms & behaviors that are attributed to a diagnosis of ADHD are actually due to treatable visual problems related to eye muscle disorders, such as Convergence Insufficiency, poor eye tracking, eye teaming or binocular vision problems, etc. Dr. Lederer explains what the symptoms of these types of vision problems are and what types of behaviors they can cause that can be misdiagnosed as ADD or ADHD. Dr. Lederer says, that many children are being misdiagnosed as ADD or ADHD when they actually have one or several of these very treatable eye problems. The best treatment is non-surgical vision therapy, not glasses or eye surgery or medications. Dr. Paul Lederer is an expert on the subject of Vision and Attention. He practices with Dr. Neil Margolis at the Visual Symptoms Treatment Center in Arlington Heights, IL. To find other eye doctors who are expert in the evaluation and treatment of vision problems and visual attention problems related to or misdiagnosed as ADD ADHD or Attention Deficit Disorders, go to http://www.optometrists.org/findeyedoctordirectory/ or http://visiontherapydirectory.com/
Eye Doctor for Kids & Adults: Expert Treatment of Double Vision, ADHD and Concussion Symptoms, etc.This Eye Doctor for Kids and Adults Provides Expert Treatment for Common Symptoms Related to Headaches, Double Vision, ADHD, Concussion, Car Accidents, Convergence Insufficiency, Strabismus, Amblyopia, Lazy Eye, Visual Perceptual Deficits, Autism, Developmental Delays, Special Needs, etc. This Eye Doctor for Kids and Adults does not just test and correct for 20/20 Eyesight. He evaluates and treats all aspects of the eyes and vision, including, if needed, testing of visual perceptual skills. Not just 20/20 eyesight! Dr. Derek Tong O.D., FAAO, FCOVD, FNORA of Center for Vision Development Optometry, Inc. is in Pasadena, California. Dr. Tong is board certified in Vision Therapy and Visual Rehabilitation (FCOVD) and board certified in Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (FNORA). He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO). Find this expert eye doctor for kids and adults at http://www.tongvision.com. To find an expert eye doctor in another area, go to http://www.visiontherapydirectory.com/ or http://www.optometrists.org/findeyedoctordirectory/
Symptoms of Convergence Insufficiency, i.e., Headaches & Eyestrain w/ Reading, Clumsy, etc.Daniel and his Mom describe the many symptoms of his eyes/vision diagnosis Convergence Insufficiency. Daniel was also diagnosed with Visual Motor Deficits, Developmental Delays and Sensory Integration Deficits, including Retained Primitive Reflexes. Daniel's symptoms of Convergence Insufficiency also included headaches, eyestrain, problems with reading fluency, speed and test scores. Daniel had severe problems with organization. He was always losing, misplacing things, couldn't find things in his room. He also lost his place and skipped lines while reading. He had to reread things over and over. He has poor balance, a stiff awkward gait, clumsy coordination, avoids sports. Daniel did his Vision Therapy with Dr. Rose Hopkins in Greenville, SC at http://www.hopkinseyecenter.com. To find expert eye doctors for vision therapy in other locations, go to http://www.visiontherapydirectory.com
Kirsten: Symptoms & Treatment of Convergence Insufficiency w/ Vision Training or Vision TherapyKirsten and her Mom review her Vision Training (a.k.a., Vision Therapy) treatment experience and results. After Vision Therapy, Kirsten's mom saw drastic improvements in academics, schoolwork, homework, and all memory and physical skills. Kirsten's proficiency with all academics (including reading and memory) and ALL visual-motor and sports skills skyrocketed with huge improvements. Kirsten did her vision training with Dr. Nancy Guenthner of Aspire Vision Training Center in Round Rock, TX at http://www.aspirevisioncare.com. To find other optometrists who provide in-office vision training for convergence insufficiency treatment, go to http://www.optometrists.org/findeyedoctordirectory/ or http://visiontherapydirectory.com/
Before Vision Therapy, Kirsten was struggling overall. She was sucking her thumb; couldn't tie her shoes; had trouble with all sports including ones she loved like dancing, gymnastics, riding a bike, and swimming. Her mother reports that Kirsten could not learn her alphabet and, in general, all learning, reading, writing, math and homework were slow, deficient and behind grade level. Before Vision Therapy, Kirsten just couldn't follow instructions or directions and she had poor memory skills and no recall of details. She couldn't do puzzles. Before Vision Therapy, it was even difficult for Kirsten to shower or do personal grooming by herself and her mother had to assist her with step by step instructions in the moment (no memory). She just couldn't remember any steps or details or organize and remember sequential activities. Now thanks to eye doctor-supervised Vision Therapy eye exercises treatment, Kirsten's mother reports drastic improvements in all areas. Kirsten can tie her shoes, bike, dance, do gymnastics, groom herself, has good balance and rhythm. Academic achievement has improved dramatically!
Kirsten had Vision Therapy with Dr. Nancy Guenthner of Aspire Vision Training Center in Round Rock, TX. Find them online at http://www.aspirevisioncare.com. To find other optometrists who do Vision Therapy and Visual Rehabilitation in the U.S. and other countries, go to visiontherapydirectory.com.
Teenager Overcomes Anxiety and Learning Disabilities w/ Vision TherapyDaniel overcame his problems with anxiety, learning disabilities, and more with Vision Therapy as a teenager. Before Vision Therapy, Daniel struggled with extreme challenges with constant anxiety, poor concentration, low self confidence and self esteem. He also struggled with academic achievement, time management and organizational skills. Before Vision Therapy, Daniel was troubled and frustrated with his inability to do, complete or finish reading, homework and/or work assignments. Schoolwork, desk work and homework caused Evan high anxiety, confusion, frustration, headaches, and eyestrain.
Daniel was also awkward and uncoordinated before his issues were resolved by Vision Therapy. Before Vision Therapy, he was clumsy with all types of coordination or sports activities such as ball games, walking, balancing, learning to ride a bicycle, and hand-eye coordination. Before VT, Daniel was just very uncomfortable moving around in space and had poor posture, balance, and gait. In general, most physical activities and sports made him anxious. Now, after Vision Therapy, Daniel still does not like sports but he can do them now and he is successful with hand-eye coordination activities, like drawing now.
Hear Daniel and his mother tell his story about successfully overcoming these problems with a program of Vision Therapy supervised by an eye doctor (optometrist).
Diagnoses or eye symptoms: Daniel was diagnosed as having retained primitive reflexes with developmental delays, such as visual-motor and sensory integration deficits, including poor eye tracking, eye teaming and eye focusing. One of his diagnoses was convergence insufficiency. Daniel’s eye doctor explained that Daniel’s problems with balance, gross motor coordination, fine motor coordination, eye hand coordination, etc. were causing his anxiety and this was proven when Daniel's anxiety was resolved by the therapy. He no longer has retained primitive reflexes and his gait, etc. has normalized. He has much more confidence in his skill levels overall and is able to achieve his goals now. Daniel did his Vision Therapy with Dr. Rose Hopkins in Greenville, SC at http://www.hopkinseyecenter.com. To find expert eye doctors for vision therapy in other locations, go to http://www.visiontherapydirectory.com
Yoked Prism Glasses - Concussion Recovery Treatment for Double Vision w Ambient LensesThis video shows Diane wearing trial lenses for her new prescription yoked prism glasses. The eye doctor asks her to read and walk with and without her new prescription yoked prism glasses or ambient prism lenses. Diane is an adult who suffered a concussion after being rear ended while driving. After the concussion, Diane was unable to work or drive. She had extreme trouble with balance and walking. She could not really read. Her reading comprehension was very low. BTW: these are funny looking trial lenses. Diane will get different eyeglasses frames!
WATCH TO THE END WHEN DIANE REALIZES THAT SHE CAN NOW WALK AND TURN WITHOUT FALLING OVER OR GETTING A HEADACHE W/ PRISM GLASSES!
Post-concussion, Diane had many concussive symptoms...visual problems, poor balance, heightened sensitivity to light and noise, cognitive issues, reading difficulties, etc.
Diane was referred to Stephanie L Wolman, OD, FCOVD in Harrison, NY. In this video, Diane is trying out her prescription again three days after her first exam with Dr. Wolman. She has not had any vision therapy. She is just putting and taking off the yoked prism glasses. You will hear Diane making comments re: things she can not do during physical therapy or in general in life - before putting on the prescription yoked prism glasses! Dr. Wolman reported that - off-camera- Diane said she hadn't smiled in 8 months until putting on the prism glasses. Diane is a special education teacher and she also told Dr. Wolman that post-concussion and BEFORE she put on the prism prescription glasses, she felt like a special education student!"
Yoked prism lenses are also called ambient lenses or rotary prism lenses. They can be described by specialty optometrists who are also called neuro-optometrists, pediatric optometrists, developmental optometrists or behavioral optometrists. Find other optometrists who prescribe yoked prism lenses at http://www.visiontherapydirectory.com. Find Dr. Wolman in Harrison, NY at http://www.wolmanvisionandtherapycenter.com.
Maddie: Child's Problems w/ Reading, Headaches, Eye Tracking & Teaming Fixed by Vision TherapyMaddie was a young child with serious problems with reading, headaches, and all kinds of problems with schoolwork and homework. She was diagnosed with poor eye tracking, eye teaming, and eye focusing (including the medical diagnosis convergence insufficiency). With Vision Therapy, Maddie's now has greatly improved reading fluency, speed, comprehension, and test scores. Headaches are gone! Maddie did not receive eyeglasses, surgery, or medication...only Vision Therapy. Listen to Maddie and her mom tell her success story! worked with Dr. Surbhi Bansal of Optometric Center for Family Vision Care and Vision Therapy in San Carlos, CA at http://www.familyvisioncare.org. To find vision therapy in other area: (1) search on a map at http://www.optometrists.org/findeyedoctordirectory/ or (2) search by name of city/state/country at http://www.visiontherapydirectory.com
Vision Therapy Fixed Problems w/ Learning Disabilities, Reading Below Grade Level, Double Vision...Reading was exhausting for Jacob due to undetected eyes and vision problems. He was reading well below grade level. His reading problems included eyestrain and eye fatigue. The letters on the page would spin, shift, move around on the page when he tried to read. He was a middle school student and he was lbarely reading at a 1st grade level! His parents tried everything and nothing worked until they found Vision Therapy. In eleven months of therapy, Jacob jumped seven grade levels in reading and he now reads at a college level. His self confidence has soared. He is now tutoring younger children in how to read. Vision Therapy gave Jacob permanent results! Jacob did Vision Therapy with Dr. David Cook of Atlanta, GA of http://www.cookvisiontherapy.com. To find expert eye doctors in other areas, go to http://www.visiontherapydirectory.com.
How Lazy Was Fixed - Eye Patching Did Not Fix It - Vision Therapy without Lazy Eye Surgery Did!Mia's father tells the family's story about the treatment of Mia's diagnosis of lazy eye (amblyopia) with eye patching, glasses, and lazy eye amblyopia exercises called vision therapy. Lazy eye surgery was not recommended because Mia had true amblyopia without a crossed eye (strabismus) and lazy eye surgery does not fix true amblyopia. Lazy eye is the common term for amblyopia and is not the same as a crossed eye or an eye turn which is called Strabismus.
Double Vision & Learning Disabilities Cured for High School Student w/ Vision Therapy Eye ExercisesTeenager Lyndsay was mislabeled or misdiagnosed with learning disabilities (learning disabled) because she had terrible reading comprehension, fluency, and speed as well as many other problems with school and homework. Some even called her "lazy!" She didn't have learning disabilities! Instead, she had undetected vision problems, such as double vision (diplopia), poor eye tracking and eye teaming, and convergence insufficiency, etc. Then, after only 8 weeks of doctor-supervised in-office Vision Therapy with Dr. Michael Kotlicky in Columbia, Maryland, Lyndsay's grades went from Ds to Bs and her double vision was eliminated. Find Dr. Kotlicky at http://www.vlca.com and eye doctors in other areas at http://www.optometrists.org/findeyedoctordirectory/ or http://www.visiontherapydirectory.com
Teen's Lazy Eye Fixed without Surgery - Non-surgical Treatment w/ Vision Therapy Eye Exercises!!Christina, a teen who had amblyopia (lazy eye) and stereo blindness, now has improved vision (two-eyed binocular vision) ad cosmetically straight eyes thanks to non-surgical Vision Therapy eye exercises treatment with Dr. Leonard Press, FCOVD of Family Eyecare Associates, P.C. in Fair Lawn, NJ: http://www.pressvision.com. Other eye doctors said nothing more could be done to improve her vision or fix her stereo blindness. Eye patching had been tried without success. Find an expert eye doctor who provide vision therapy for lazy eye near you at http://www.optometrists.org/findeyedoctordirectory/.
Lazy Eye Cured w/o Strabismus Surgery or Eye Patching w/ Vision TherapyLazy Eye (Amblyopia) and Strabismus Success Story. Travis and his Mom tell their strabismus treatment story about how Travis' crossed eye was totally cured -- without any lazy eye or strabismus surgery, drugs, medications, or eye patching treatment programs -- by in-office eye doctor supervised Vision Therapy eye exercises. Travis did not just straighten the cosmetic appearance of his eyes! He improved his overall vision and gained 3D depth perception and better peripheral vision! Before Vision Therapy fixed his strabismus, Travis' lack of 3D stereo vision and depth perception actually endangered him! He couldn't see the cars when crossing the roads or in busy parking lots! He was accident-prone. He couldn't throw or catch a ball. He was scared to walk down stairs because he couldn''t see in depth perception. Travis bumped into things and lost things a lot. His mother was really worried and found out that Vision Therapy could fix lazy eye without strabismus surgery even in older children and adults. Now, thanks to Vision Therapy, Travis sees with both eyes together (eye teaming, stereopsis or stereoscopic vision, and binocular vision). Travis can now safely judge where objects and his body are in space because he has normal depth perception. He can see the oncoming traffic, etc. with his peripheral vision. He can see the ball when he throws and catches. He can see 3D movies clearly and easily. In this video, Travis and his vision therapist demonstrate some of the eye exercises in his Vision Therapy program that straightened / corrected his lazy eye. Travis worked with Dr. Carole Hong of Optometric Center for Family Vision Care and Vision Therapy in San Carlos, CA at http://www.familyvisioncare.org. To find vision therapy in other area: (1) search on a map at http://www.optometrists.org/findeyedoctordirectory/ or (2) search by name of city/state/country at http://www.visiontherapydirectory.com
Teen w/ Learning Disabilities (Reading, etc.) Helped by Vision Therapy! Convergence Insufficiency...Conor was a slow reader who had problems with reading, including reading music and other learning disabilities. Vision Therapy with Dr. Robert Fox of Latham, NY at http://foxvisiondevelopment.com has increased Conor's reading fluency, speed, comprehension and ease. Conor found out that he had a common convergence eyes problem called convergence insufficiency that affects eye tracking and eye teaming. Vision Therapy eye exercises (including rebounding) has really benefited. him! Find another expert eye doctor who does vision therapy near you at http://www.optometrists.org/findeyedoctordirectory/.
Vision Therapy Improves Reading, Sports, and Self-EsteemMisha and Anastasia tell how Vision Therapy with Dr. Beth Bazin helped them become MUCH better at reading, sports, school, overcoming shyness and more! Learn about expert eye doctor Dr. Beth Bazin at visiondevelop.com. Misha and Anatasia had problems with lazy eye, strabismus, convergence insufficiency, eye tracking, clumsiness, shyness and other difficulties. Anatasia says that she overcame her shyness and became much better at sports and school. Misha is so happy about his improved reading and coordination with sports! He loves to read now! Dr. Beth Bazin, FCOVD is residency-trained and board certified in Vision Therapy and Visual Rehabilitation and is a former Special Education teacher with a Master’s degree in Education. Find Dr. Bazin at http://visiondevelop.com.
What is Strabismus? Treatment Options? Strabismus Surgery or Vision Therapy?Rachel Cooper of Optometrists Network explains strabismus, binocular vision, depth perception, strabismus treatments, such as strabismus surgery and vision therapy, etc. For more information, see http://strabismus.org. To find an eye doctor who is expert in binocular vision and all treatment options, go to http://visiontherapydirectory.com.
Strabismus Cure w/o Surgery as Adult - Lazy Eye Treatment Fixed Eyes, Vision, Depth Perception!Rachel was diagnosed as lazy eye with a strabismus (exotropia) as a child, but was told it was too late for eye patching or other treatments and she would have to live life without depth perception and other vision problems. She lived with strabismus and lazy eye until she found very successful strabismus and lazy eye treatment as an adult. Now, thanks to Vision Therapy -- and NO strabismus or lazy eye surgery -- Rachel's vision is corrected. Her eyes appear straight and she has 3D vision and depth perception! Rachel wants people to know that strabismus surgery is often just cosmetic surgery, especially for adults. It will often NOT improve your vision or give you depth perception (which is really worth having!)! Rachel wanted to not just look better...she wanted to see better, too. Fortunately, she experienced wonderful success with treatment without surgery or medication (drugs). Rachel went on to author and design a Magic Eye 3D stereogram book and created the Optometrists Network channel to teach people about the importance of seeing in 3D and to recommend trying vision therapy for strabismus at any age. Rachel wants everyone to know that life really is better in 3D! Find an expert eye doctor who provides non-surgical treatment for strabismus, lazy eye, convergence insufficiency and many other vision problems at http://www.visiontherapydirectory.com.
Misdiagnosed as Lazy Eye - Strabismus Treatment w/o Surgery as AdultRachel was misdiagnosed as having amblyopia or lazy eye as a child. She was told that it was "too late" for strabismus surgery or lazy eye patching for her. As an adult, Rachel was diagnosed with intermittent exotropia strabismus, anismetropia, convergence insufficiency, no depth perception, eye tracking and eye teaming problems, etc. Rachel later discovered Vision Therapy and as a result now has 3D binocular vision and depth perception (stereoscopic vision). Rachel wants everyone to know that life really is better in 3D!
Now Yoni Can Read for Hours and Play Sports including Baseball Hitting & CatchingYoni read slowly, got really tired, and just had lots of trouble with reading. He has real trouble keeping up with his reading homework He was also one of the worst hitters on his baseball team. Now after Vision Therapy with a developmental optometrist he is one of the best hitters on his baseball team and he can read for hours with good speed and comprehension. Yoni has graduated from Vision Therapy and is on to great things
Concussion Recovery After Brain Injury - After Vision Therapy, I Can Read and Drive Again!After her traumatic brain injury with concussion, this woman could not drive, read, or shop and she had terrible migraine headaches and nauseau which did not respond to treatment with acupuncture or medications. Vision Therapy w/ Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Colorado eliminated her migraine headaches and lead to recovery of reading, driving, shopping, etc.
Monovision Contact Lenses Caused Double Vision! Vision Therapy Treatment Got Rid of Double Vision...Adult patient had no problems with double vision or depth perception before she started wearing monovision contact lenses. After wearing the monovision prescription for years, she developed persistent double vision. She consulted several eye doctors (ophthalmologists) who did not help her and did not tell her about the non-surgical Vision Therapy treatment option. Then, she discovered Vision Therapy treatment w/ Leonard Press, FCOVD of Family Eyecare Associates, P.C. in Fair Lawn, NJ at http://www.pressvision.com and the double vision has been cured. Find other expert eye doctors who do vision therapy at http://www.optometrists.org/findeyedoctordirectory.
Strabismus Surgery Did Not Help – Strabismus Treatment with Vision Therapy Worked!Ronnie had crossed eyes from birth. Strabismus surgery did not help. His mother feels wronged by the doctors who did multiple strabismus strabismus surgery treatments because the surgeries did not fix Ronnie's vision and, also, those doctors did not tell her about the option of non-surgical strabismus vision therapy which ended up being the solution that really made the difference. Hear Ronnie's story of great improvements with strabismus therapy treatment as a teen w/ Dr. Beth Bazin of Kansas City, MO http://visiondevelop.com. Thanks to Vision Therapy eye exercises, Ronnie now has 3D vision and depth perception (binocular vision) and has a better life overall! His teacher reports that Ronnie has really improved in learning, reading, sports, behavior, attention, grades, etc. Find other eye doctors that do vision therapy at http://www.optometrists.org/findeyedoctordirectory/ or http://www.visiontherapydirectory.com.
Karli Couldn't Read & Showed Signs & Symptoms of Dyslexia. Reading & Dyslexia Testing Diagnosed...Karli showed signs and symptoms of dyslexia. She could not read at all. After reading inventory testing and dyslexia tests, she was diagnosed as NOT having dyslexia or being dyslexic. The tests just could NOT find any reason why she was unable to read. She struggled with reading, math, handwriting, coloring within the lines and so much more. Also, Karli was hyperactive, fidgety, and had problems with attention. Then, Karli's parents found a developmental optometrist who diagnosed Karli with learning-related vision problems, such as poor eye tracking, convergence insufficiency, eye teaming dysfunction, etc. Karli did in-office vision therapy with supervised eye exercises and her life has changed!!! She now reads 300 page chapter books with small print fluently. She is getting high reading scores on the reading inventory tests in school. She loves to read now!
Karli had Vision Therapy with Dr. Nancy Guenthner of Aspire Vision Training Center in Round Rock, TX. Find them online at http://www.aspirevisioncare.com. To find other optometrists who do Vision Therapy and Visual Rehabilitation in the U.S. and other countries, go to visiontherapydirectory.com.
Strabismus Eye Exercises Fixed My Post-Concussion Lazy Eye & Photophobia w/o Surgery!Susan Hanson fell and suffered a serious concussion (brain injury) with strabismus, photophobia and other symptoms. Susan's post-concussion lazy eye and other post-concussive vision symptoms caused depth perception problems, dizziness, extreme light sensitivity (photophobia), inability to do her own shopping or driving, and more. Susan struggled to do her job or just simply walk around. She had terrible balance and had to move very slowly and carefully. She wore a hat because overhead and fluorescent lights hurt her eyes so badly. She was very sensitive to light overall after her concussion - extreme photophobia! When Susan visited the neuro-optometrist, she flunked all of the binocular vision tests and many other visual-perceptual and eye tests. Now after doing vision therapy strabismus eye exercises, she can continue to live independently, do her own shopping, drive a car safely, move around more quickly. She has her life back. Susan received vision therapy and visual rehabilitation treatment at Indiana Vision Development Center, P.C. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. See http://www.indianavisiontherapy.com. To find an eye doctor who offers the same specialized treatments for these conditions, go to http://www.optometrists.org/findeyedoctordirectory or http://www.visiontherapydirectory.com.
Strabismus Treatment as Adult Fixed Double Vision and Crossed Eyes - w/o Strabismus SurgeryMarina had crossed eyes since childhood (esotropia strabismus). She suffered with double vision, no depth perception, insecurity. With vision therapy treatment as an adult - no strabismus surgery - she developed binocular vision and depth perception. No more double vision (diplopia). Her life has changed in many ways! Marina did vision therapy with Dr. Bazin of Kansas City at http://www.visiondevelop.com. Find other expert eye doctors who do vision therapy at http://www.optometrists.org/findeyedoctordirectory/ or http://visiontherapydirectory.com/.
Can't See 3D Movies? Eyes Problems? Lazy Eye? Strabismus? Amblyopia? Stereo Blindness?Dr. Carl Hillier of San Diego - an expert eye doctor - explains why some people can't see 3D in the 3D movies and why their discomfort probably means that they might have undetected eye problems, such as lazy eye, stereo blindness, strabismus, convergence eyes problems, etc. Find an expert optometrist at http://optometrists.org/findeyedoctordirectory. Find Dr. Carl Hiller, FCOVD at http://sandiegocenterforvisioncare.com.
Children's Vision Screenings & Eye Exams -Diagnosed or Misdiagnosed ADHD, Dyslexia, etc.Expert eye doctor Dr. Carl Hillier, FCOVD explains that children's vision screenings or eye exams and tests need to test for much more than just 20/20 vision (distance eyesight at 20 feet). For example, a child diagnosed or misdiagnosed as ADHD, dyslexia (dyslexic), learning disabilities (learning disabled) or migraines (headaches) can have serious undetected vision problems that need to be tested w/ more comprehensive eye exam and can be fixed with therapy (NOT with surgery). Children need more than just a quick 20-20 eye test or vision screening! They need a comprehensive eye exam and visual evaluation with a developmental optometrist. Over 50% of children in Special Education and over 20% of ALL children have eyes/vision problems that are not related to 20-20 eyesight. Dr. Carl Hillier in San Diego can be found at http://sandiegocenterforvisioncare.com. Or find another expert eye doctor near you at http://www.optometrists.org/findeyedoctordirectory/ or http://www.visiontherapydirectory.com
Treatment for Vision Symptoms: Eyestrain, Headaches, Dizziness, Anxiety, Focusing Issues, ADHD...Dr. Joseph Shapiro is an expert on the symptoms, testing and treatment of eyes & vision conditions that are often diagnosed, misdiagnosed and/or are the causes of eyestrain, headaches, dizziness, ADHD (attention deficits disorders), learning disabilities, balance problems, vestibular dysfunction, motion sickness, car sickness, anxiety disorders, migraines, phobias, claustrophobia, anxiety in crowds or crowded places like shopping malls, digestive problems, loss of depth perception or reduced peripheral vision and much more. Dr. Shapiro is the Director of the Center for Unlimited Vision in New York, NY at https://www.centerforunlimitedvision.com. To find expert eye doctors who test and provide treatment for ALL vision problems -- not just 20/20 vision -- go to FIND A DOCTOR AT http://www.OPTOMETRISTS.ORG.
Dr. Shapiro served on the private staff in the offices of the Chiefs of Ophthalmology at Manhattan Eye and Ear and Lenox Hill Hospitals in New York, NY. He has also serves as a staff member and clinical supervisor at the New York Light House Low Vision Service.
Vision Problems Can be Misdiagnosed as ADD ADHD - Convergence Insufficiency & Vision TherapyDr. Robert Fox answers parents who ask, "Does my child with ADD or ADHD have a vision problem?" He uses easy-to-understand examples and his own personal story to explain how convergence vision problems cause poor attention, behavior, and reading performance that can then be labeled or misdiagnosed as ADD or ADHD. Dr. Fox explains what is and why another diagnosis called Convergence Insufficiency can be misdiagnosed as ADD ADHD. Dr. Fox tells about a successful treatment for Convergence Insufficiency called Vision Therapy. This is a very accessible video. Dr. Robert Fox can be found in Latham, New York and online at http://www.foxvisiondevelopment. Find other doctors who are expert in Convergence Insufficiency and/or eye exams and vision care for children and adults with ADD ADHD at http://www.optometrists.org/findeyedoctordirectory/ or http://visiontherapydirectory.com/
PSA: Vision and Learning (60 sec HD new)Following is a special message for parents:
Academic success requires 17 different visual skills and seeing 20/20 is just one of them. Vision Screenings are not designed to test ALL of these visual skills.
Vision screenings test how well your child sees 20 feet away, but not how well they can see when reading.
If your child has passed a vision screening, don't assume that all is well. When a child struggles with reading, an eye coordination problem could be the cause.
For more information: Visit COVD.org, the website for the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, covd.org
PSA: Sports Performance and Vision Disorders (30 sec HD new)Sports Performance & Vision Disorders
Vision problems can make the most coordinated child look clumsy and make sports performance unpredictable and challenging. This PSA is provided to help parents learn the signs that their child may have a vision disorder interfering with sports performance.
PSA: 3D Movies (60 sec HD new)3D movies are fun and exciting if you have 3D stereo vision. Watch this PSA to find out how come some people aren't able to enjoy 3D technology. For more information visit: www.covd.org/Home/3DStereoVision/tabid/258/Default.aspx
Back to School - Are you missing something?As children get ready to go back to school, parents are going through their checklists to make sure everything is taken care of so their children are fully prepared for school. However, most checklists are missing something that could make the difference between success and failure. Watch this video to find out what it is.
