How fast can you make a decision? Can you think as fast as a pitcher pitches? It takes less than .4 of a second for a ball to get from a pitcher to the mound. Vision Therapy can help a batter begin to recognize seams, spins, colors and therefore pitches, for a better chance to…
Read MoreEarly detection of amblyopia can help reduce the risk of impaired vision. Vision therapy can help patients develop some of the visual skills that they lack due to amblyopia. So, what is amblyopia and what effects can it have? Click here to read more.
Read MoreThere is so much more to good handwriting than just fine motor skills! It involves a combination of visual and motor skills, also known as eye-hand coordination. Many of our patients report neater, properly spaced handwriting and faster writing speed after completing vision therapy! Read more here about the visual perceptual skills involved in handwriting.…
Read MoreVision Therapy Helps with Learning Disabilities, Sports Vision and Traumatic Brain Injuries From Teresa Ristow for Steamboat Today “Kilpatrick primarily works with children whose vision problems aren’t as simple as being near- or far-sighted. Some have learning disabilities or have recently had a concussion, while other patients have suffered traumatic brain injuries or want to…
Read MoreGetting outdoors and using proper lighting when doing close work is so important! Read here to learn more about the potential connection between too much near point work and nearsightedness. Photo from Shutterstock/Maresol
Read MoreConcocting a Cure for Kids With Issues from NY Times Magazine “Appelbaum is a behavioral optometrist, part of a growing subspecialty of optometry that takes the traditional practice beyond its usual focus on eye health and eyesight. Through a practice referred to as vision therapy — a combination of in-office and at-home eye exercises —…
Read MoreIt’s hard to imagine any NHL goalie getting ready to play or practice without a series of dynamic stretches and movements designed to warm up the key muscles required to stop pucks. For many goalies, though, the most important muscles are in their head. “Your biggest muscle as a goalie is your eyes,” Washington Capitals…
Read MoreResearch increasingly suggests that addiction to electronic devices is indeed a real phenomenon. These studies, published in Psychology Today, break down some possible effects on the brain after too much screen time. Read here.
Read MoreDo you find yourself saying, “good job” over and over? Add some variety with these phrases to praise and recognize your child’s specific efforts. A little encouragement can go a long way!
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