A collection of readings re: the effects of posture on astigmatism. http://www.oepf.org/sites/default/files/Symphony%20Article_1.pdf Forrest-a new model of functional astigmatism Forrest-Astig as fx of visual scan, head scan, posture Forrest-eye scan therapy for astigmatism The_Effect_of_Accommodation_on_Ocular_Shape-Mutti
Category: Professional Development
Vision Blindness Part 3 – What we won’t see.
(See Part 2 here.) In the Preface to this series, I mentioned how I’ve been personally attacked for my advocacy for better (any) standards for children’s vision needs. No, I don’t have a saviour complex, and would much prefer to…
Vision Blindness Part 2 – What we don’t see.
What We Don’t See Affects How Things Appear (See Part 1 here.) Sharry came in with her daughter Sam, a socially awkward but friendly and intelligent 9 year-old, who is struggling in Gr 4. “The pediatrician said her eyes were…
Vision Blindness Part 1 – What we can’t see.
(See the Introduction here.) For many years, researchers have asked, ‘Why is it that nearsighted children seem to fare better in academics than farsighted children?’ Some have even gone so far as to suggest myopic IQ’s are higher than hyperopic…
Vision Blindness – Introduction
(See the Preface here.) There are many uses of the word ‘blind’. The concept is so broadly understood, and feared, that many languages have adopted the term to other common uses. When someone does not appreciate the gravity of a…
Protected: Rosner-Bowan Programming
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Vaccines
As your SysOp, I endeavour to offer comprehensive and open coverage of topics related to vision health and function. Bias and dogma are generally eschewed, and professional ego and hubris are neither encouraged nor easily tolerated. If guilty of bias…
Visual Neurology
Thanks to Shirley Ha-Mithani for pointing this out. Great resource! http://neurosci.info/courses/vision2/ SysOp
Recommended Reading List
A new VT OD recently asked for a listing of books to explore new horizons. This post is the result. It is a simple listing of books that I enjoy and have found especially helpful in a) learning procedures, and…
Fundamentals 1: Learning Mechanics
The first of my series of parent and teacher guides was launched yesterday via Amazon’s Kindle service and has received some lovely reviews. The book series is designed to promote awareness about vision, child development, and the role we all…