Guest author, Seth Biser, MD A continuing education lecture with Dr. Biser sparked some lively discussion and follow-up. Dr. Biser was kind enough to share the results of his research: Question: Are patients with chronic dry eye syndrome at an…
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Screen time: Tell-tale signs of an associated Vision Problem
Samantha Slotnick
Posted in Education, General, Holistic support, Learning-related Vision Problems, Public Health, Vision Development, Visual Stress
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“Screen-related near-point work can trigger problems with eye teaming, focusing control, eye-tracking skills and a tendency towards tunnel vision.”
Light Therapy: Expanding one’s boundaries between seeing and non-seeing
Samantha Slotnick
Posted in Education, General, Holistic support, Public Health, Vision Therapy, Visual Stress
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How open is your window to the world? Are the shades helping you keep a modest, controlled vantage, so as to avoid overload? Are the curtains drawn back, revealing a bright, colorful universe, ready for your engagement? This brief article,…
The Visual Process… in Life, in Dance, in Practice!
After presenting a 2-day seminar at Okanagan Vision Therapy, I sat down for a philosophical chat with my host, Dr. Paul Rollett, an inspired Behavioral Optometrist practicing in Kelowna, British Columbia (Canada!). We talked about many spheres of life: How…
Visual-Motor Development … the Precursor to Classroom Success!
Samantha Slotnick
Posted in Education, General, Learning-related Vision Problems, Public Health, Vision Development, Vision Therapy
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The purpose of vision is TO GUIDE MOVEMENT! But did you know that most infants “look” with their mouths… and then “look” with their hands before they trust their eyes?? This brief article, published in Natural Awakenings,…
Behavioral Optometry? What’s that about?
Samantha Slotnick
Posted in Education, General, Learning-related Vision Problems, Outreach, Vision & ADHD, Vision Development, Vision Therapy
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Join Radio Personality Kacey Morabito Grean and Dr. Slotnick in an introductory discussion on Behavioral Optometry. They explore: Vision and learning Academic performance Signs of vision problems Eyesight vs Vision … and what can be done to help! Aired on…
Envision Your World, Radio Interview & Transcript
Listen to Dr. Slotnick’s radio interview! Blog Talk Radio/ Getting On Top with Paul Morris Click here for a transcript of the conversation in a printable format! Getting on Top means having more choices in life. The show’s purpose is…
Dr. Slotnick Radio Interview with Paul Morris
Samantha Slotnick
Posted in General, Learning-related Vision Problems, Outreach, Public Health, Vision Development, Vision Therapy
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Dr. Slotnick has been invited as a guest on a radio talk show! Join the conversation! This Tuesday, Feb 23, from 4:00 to 4:30 pm! Listen Live! – Call with Questions: (347) 215-9456 – Listen on-demand Blog Talk Radio/ Getting…
Dyslexia or a Vision Problem??
Samantha Slotnick
Posted in General, Learning-related Vision Problems, Visual Stress
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How do you know if my child has dyslexia or a vision problem? Often, I am presented with this question. The problem is, it’s not a question that can be answered fairly… by anyone. Dyslexia OR a vision problem? It’s like asking…
Infant Vision Assessments: What Should I Ask?
A recent post on the Facebook group, Vision Therapy Parents Unite, was looking for info on what to expect from a pediatric optometrist’s assessment of an infant’s vision. An evaluation at an early age (under 2 years) may look like…
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