Category: Outreach

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

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

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

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

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

Holistic Care, Striving toward BALANCE

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I just had the great pleasure of reading an article published 20 years ago, An Essay on the Reconciliation of Opposites, by friend and colleague Steve Gallop, O.D. We have the choice to apply such philosophy in the treatment of

The Color She Sees Me!

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  “Where did you get that gorgeous piece of artwork?!” Our office has been buzzing with excitement over this work of art, which doubles as a vision therapy activity! PuzzleArtist Alli Berman applies beautiful colors to tiles rather than canvas.

Not Alone! Vision Therapy Support Community

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Today I came across a family-run blog with the specific purpose of sharing their experiences with vision therapy. Vision therapy offers an opportunity to adjust one’s perspective, to consider another viewpoint. On the website, TheViewFromHere.me, a dedicated mother introduces herself and her

What is Optometric Vision Therapy?

Many patients come to my office wondering what the difference is between optometrists and ophthalmologists, and between optometrists and opticians….  What makes a “behavioral optometrist” different from a primary care optometrist? And WHAT is optometric vision therapy?? The links below

Careful what you wish for!

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Two years ago, I wrote a blog piece for COVD (College of Optometrists in Vision Development) to help patients with strabismus (eye turns) learn more about their options for treating the problem. Boy, did it take off!  See the follow-up blog (Careful