Category: Vision Development

Screen time: Tell-tale signs of an associated Vision Problem

“Screen-related near-point work can trigger problems with eye teaming, focusing control, eye-tracking skills and a tendency towards tunnel vision.”

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Visual-Motor Development … the Precursor to Classroom Success!

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?

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

What is a Saccade?

This question came across a parent education and support forum on Facebook (Vision Therapy Parents Unite). Eye movement skills have a lot of complicated underlying neurology. This blog post was written to offer patients some explanations for oculomotor dysfunction or deficits in saccadic

Myopia progression: Why do my glasses keep getting stronger?

Myopia Progression For many, it’s a familiar cycle: Distance vision gets a bit blurry. Eye doctor prescribes glasses:  Your distance vision through the lenses looks nice and sharp! Every morning, you put the glasses on, and go about your day,

August is National Children’s Vision and Learning Month! En”Vision” Your World!

En “Vision” Your World! In honor of National Children’s Vision and Learning Month, Dr. Slotnick engaged in a conversation with TV host Cicely G on her talk show, Give and Take: The Positives in Life. Please help us raise awareness on the Role

Dr. Slotnick Radio Interview with Paul Morris

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

No Brain, No Gain… part 2!

Seeing… Beyond the eyes! How can a child be helped if the EYES are not the source of the vision problem? In No Brain, No Gain! we talked about how vision takes place in the BRAIN.  But what can be done

Highlight on “Do You See What I See? A Scientist’s Journey Into 3-D”

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I hope you can take a few minutes to enjoy this conversation on Stereo-vision, aired on NPR. This is an interview with “Stereo Sue” Barry. If you are short on time, please see the link for a couple of vignettes

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