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This video about a very important condition called Convergence Insufficiency affecting child and adult alike is courtesy of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD)of which I am Charter Member. I call the condition a wandering eye to make it more understanding.
They discus the condition is found in 8% of the population. I find that number much higher among my patients It seems over 50%of you have this condition. Since Zoom learning was needlessly imposed on our children by our Governor, there is no wonder that forced near vision viewing in isolation and under the stress of learning in an unfamiliar visually taxing environment that this condition would accelerate. |
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Here is anothervideo on the Near point of Convergence. Apparently my colleagues consider Convergence in sufficiency to be very important and emphasize this Near Point of Convergence Test.
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A colleague Carl Hiller, OD, FCOVD from San Diego is interviewed about vision is more than 20/20 and more is needed than school vision screenings.
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A colleague's interview on World Health News Today" |
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A NIH study shows Vision Therapy helps reading!
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My colleagues discuss a NIH study that shows vision therapy can improve reading. Certainly developmental optometry has known that for years. Although not directly stated, their discussion near the end indicates the vision therapy developed by my mentor Bob Pepper may be more effective than traditional vision therapy. Yes both are effective.
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What has vision got to do with bowling?
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This is my brother Alan, a top notch bowler who didn't wander as far away from home as I. He only made it to Cape Cod from our home town of Weymouth, MA. The video shows good form. Alan felt a few things could change I would like my colleagues and you to notice his feet as he relaxes and walks away from his almost "strike". Yes, he was frustrated it wasn't a strike! In more than one occasion his game had all strikes with a score of 300, yes, a perfect game. Of course I am proud of him.
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Note his feet are turned out when walking back from the line while they were parallel in his approach to deliver the ball. Yes, he's an exophore, eyes tend to turn outward, opposite of cross eyed. What are the characteristics of an exophore?
1. An exophore will practice real hard then crash.
2. He will be inconsistent, perform perfectly on game one and blow the next.
3. He may choke in important moments like major tournaments.
4. He will be critical of his performance.
5. He may get mad and blow his cool after a performance that misses his mark.
6. An exophore needs to be in control of everything or double vision results, That is very disturbing to all of us. That control causes stress and can lead to varying stress induced conditions.
Yes, Al fits that bill.
1. An exophore will practice real hard then crash.
2. He will be inconsistent, perform perfectly on game one and blow the next.
3. He may choke in important moments like major tournaments.
4. He will be critical of his performance.
5. He may get mad and blow his cool after a performance that misses his mark.
6. An exophore needs to be in control of everything or double vision results, That is very disturbing to all of us. That control causes stress and can lead to varying stress induced conditions.
Yes, Al fits that bill.
I have offered sports vision therapy; but alas, just as Jesus, experienced, his brothers didn't recognize who He was at first. My brothers (yes we are 5) knew me too well! My offer was rejected. Had he accepted, I feel he would have been one of the top ten bowlers in our country. No, I'm not Jesus but do use his principles in vision therapy to change people's lives.
I did make a suggestion he may follow. From lifting the ball to final delivery there are six movements. I suggested he, letter by letter, say each letter of the word, STRIKE in sequence through each movement. That will take him out of his conscious fatiguing control which he only knew to do for years. It is inefficient and requires tremendous effort especially at high levels where he is performing. The sequencing of "STRIKE" with each move allows his long learned subconscious performance to emerge without the conscious overload and accomplish a strike.
I did make a suggestion he may follow. From lifting the ball to final delivery there are six movements. I suggested he, letter by letter, say each letter of the word, STRIKE in sequence through each movement. That will take him out of his conscious fatiguing control which he only knew to do for years. It is inefficient and requires tremendous effort especially at high levels where he is performing. The sequencing of "STRIKE" with each move allows his long learned subconscious performance to emerge without the conscious overload and accomplish a strike.
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Enjoy this information by Benjamin Winters, OD, FCOVD from Yakima, Washington. |
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He may be a future NFL quarterback! |
This is excellent advice for teachers for our kids who are being treated for visually related learning problems.
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Sophie's Vision Therapy story.
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This is Sue Barry's story of seeing 3-D for the first time in her life at 48. Yes, Vision therapy is not limited to kids and it is never too late.
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Kids and parents who had Vision Therapy discuss the results of their treatment.
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Cameron McCrodan OD from Victoria, Canada explains how a developmental optometrist looks at vision.
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We have treated adults for years and Medicare covers testing and treatment. This is testimony of a patient of a colleague in Chicago.
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I would not call myopia (nearsightedness) a disease.It actually is not. It is a vision disorder or condition that requires glasses to see clearly at distance. Yet,his talk is a good one whether we consider myopia a disease or condition.
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This is a colleague of Dr. Henshaw's who practices in Boston, MA explaining what Vision Therapy is. He adds a good perspective.
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What can Vision Therapy do for You?
Enclosed is a video form a colleague, Dan Fortenbacher, OD, FCOVD in the Mid-west. For those of you who enjoy a somewhat scientific approach you may enjoy this video about a condition readily treated by Vision Therapy (Convergence Insufficiency). |
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This is not our style of vision therapy. The doctor's ID is unknown to me nor is the patient's ID,so I feel I can show this from Youtube. It is easy to see this boy was asked to do a task beyond his abilities and is extremely stressed. Our approach is ease and comfort to gain efficiency and mastery while having fun. He definitely was not having fun. We would never subject your child or you to this unnecessary stress.
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Below is a video by a colleague Carl Hiller OD, FCOVD from San Diego concerning Zoom learning during a period it was forced on us by Governor Newsom. There are still helpful hints although classroom learning re-emerged. Digital is still alive and well both in the classroom and home.
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Giants of Developmental Optometry discuss what vision really is. You may wish to refer to our introductory page for my mentor Bob Kraskin's definition of vision. Look at, "Before you begin your journey."
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Below is a video from colleagues Debbie Feingberg and Sally Hoey of Vision Specialists of Michigan in Bloomfield Hills.