Impact of binocular vision disorders on learning and reading

Book Review: Suddenly Successful: How Behavioral Optometry Helps You Overcome Learning, Health And Behavioral Problems

Posted on January 5, 2013
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One word: mind-boggling. Anyone with eyes should read it and honestly I had some problems curbing my enthusiasm. Having discovered about Vision Therapy through the internet and Susan Barry’s 2009 publication ‘Fixing my Gaze’ which is equally mind blowing and emphasizes the beauty and advantages of having stereovision and the brain…continue reading →

An unsatisfiable urge to become who I was supposed to be

Posted on November 26, 2012
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I’ve always been excited about the idea of learning and reading. The prospect that hard work and intelligence pays off and gets you a better outcome. I had trouble learning how to read so my mother stepped in and gave me some extra tutoring before bedtime on a magnetic blackboard…continue reading →

How to prevent a strabismus or double vision burnout

Posted on November 14, 2012
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Perception is a constant flow of action and reaction. Your own actions, even unconscious ones like moving your eyes, and other events beyond your control shape your perception and your perception shapes your actions. Both are intimately linked in a lifelong perceptual stream. Once your mind is infected with the idea that…continue reading →

No more emotional meltdowns for Asher

Posted on October 29, 2012
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That kid is me but only ginger. Housework did take ages, I had a lot of meltdowns and actually threw a few chairs in school once! Click on the link to watch the video. No more meltdowns for Asher!Frustration and emotional meltdowns are sometimes a consequence of binocular vision problems,…continue reading →

Why do I have trouble reading?

Posted on April 4, 2012
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"If you struggle with keeping both eyes at the same point on the page, you may be able to read fine if asked to read a single sentence or paragraph but not if asked to read for many minutes. We have no trouble recognizing that a child with a mild…continue reading →

Double vision and reading

Posted on February 19, 2012
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It is certainly true that binocular eye problems prevent you from reading comfortably. This has all kind of repercussions on your academic (and athletic) performance. It's especially tragic if you like to escape reality with a good book once in a while but you can't really because of your diplopia.…continue reading →

Vision Therapy saved my life

Posted on January 30, 2012
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The video editing is done in a rather creepy way, but the content is really interesting.continue reading →

Cry for help

Posted on September 23, 2011
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During the summer of 2011 I was going to graduate. As any graduate has a 'what now' moment, mine had announced itself well in advance and it was not going to be pretty. I always knew this disastrous scenario was going to present itself and warned my family saying 'Even…continue reading →