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These toys and games are broken down into various areas of sensory processing, but are sure to be enjoyed by any child!  Click here to see the full list and description from the Lemon Lime Adventures page.

Since Allison started VT 32 weeks ago, she no longer struggles with reading a straight line, has improved her spatial awareness and has become more confident in her schoolwork. It has definitely been a long road with lots of work for her as well as for parents to keep practicing activities each day. It has…

Free Spirit Publishing offers a fabulous selection of books designed for kids and teens. There are also resources for parents and teachers. The books address a variety of topics such as A.D.D., bullying, anxiety, and more. Click here to check out the site.

If your kids are sitting like this, you need to make them stop. Now! Read why here: Why this sitting position needs to be corrected.

The answer is YES! Amblyopia is a condition common to many of our patients. Amblyopia is often referred to as “lazy eye”, when in fact these patients (and their eyes) work harder than many people just to get through simple tasks. Read more here.

I have less headaches, blurry vision and my eyes are not splitting! I can follow a page without losing my place when reading. I enjoy reading for fun instead of it being something I needed to do. I am also less tired. My life is better because I can see!

August has been designated by COVD to bring more awareness to the connection between vision and learning. This video from Vision Help captures the extensive knowledge of developmental optometrists combined with the personal story of a child who was benefitted by vision therapy.

When some children read, the words can appear to “hop” or “move”.  According to Dr. Kara Heying, OD, FCOVD, President of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD); “More than 5 million children in the U.S. have eye coordination and eye focusing disorders which cause them to continue struggling with reading despite the best…

By now, most of us have probably watched this heart warming video of a baby seeing her parent’s faces clearly for the first time! The doctor who prescribed those now-famous pink glasses has much to say about the importance of early eye exams! Click here to read vision therapist Robert Nurisio’s interview with Dr. Josiah Young.

Here is a great vision therapy blog started by Michael Lievens, a young adult who went through vision therapy and wants to share its benefits with parents and patients alike.