Archive for November, 2010
How a Basic Eye Test Can Miss a Learning Problem
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
The Snellen chart doesn't test for critical vision problems.
Parents and children are quite familiar with the eye chart used by most schools for vision screenings. It’s called the Snellen chart, and it’s given us the term “20/20” vision.
Unfortunately, 20/20 vision only refers to acuity, which the Snellen chart helps measure. This eye test does not detect a wide range of other vision issues that can result in a learning problem.
Can the Snellen Chart Detect a Learning Problem?
Many vision screening tests performed in schools are confined to the Snellen chart. Developed in 1862 by the Dutch ophthalmologist Hermann Snellen, the chart is used to measure visual acuity, defined as the visual ability to resolve fine detail. (more…)
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New Webinar on Undetected Vision Problems
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
Dr. Kellye Knueppel of The Vision Therapy Center recently presented the webinar, “Undetected Vision Problems: Why They May Be Hurting Your Child’s Ability to Learn.” During the webinar, Dr. Knueppel explained the types of vision problems that can affect a child’s learning performance. View the webinar and you’ll discover:
• Why typical eye exams fail to reveal vision problems
• What types of vision issues cause intelligent children to struggle in school
• What are the telltale symptoms of a vision problem
• How can vision problems be corrected (more…)
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Sibiling Success: Two Success Stories in One Family
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
A success story from a client at The Vision Therapy Center:
Both my boys have gone through vision therapy and have developed into AWESOME readers. Please understand there is way more to vision than eyesight, so don’t get stuck in the trap of saying “My child’s vision is good, we had that checked.” We were created in a complex way by an amazing God.
Jacob and Tucker Hartlaub
My 10 year old had glasses prescribed, which we found he did not need after vision therapy. The doctor who prescribed them told me there is NOTHING to that ‘vision therapy stuff.’ I DISAGREE!!!!
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