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
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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…
Introduction to Syntonics
Have a look at the attached pdf to learn more about syntonics, or color therapy. Syntonics Intro
Vision Therapy Parents Unite – VTPU
VTPU is a Facebook group that assembles parent and therapist questions and commentary. VTPU also provides a channel to functional vision experts from around the world, documents, and many more user benefits. VTPU is for everyone interested in child development,…
Michael Lievens: The Lifelong Impact of Surgery Over Vision Rehabilitation
This post from our friend Robert Nurisio (Vision Therapist in Texas) speaks volumes about the impact of medical-surgical approaches to what are fundamentally not medical concerns. Michael Lievens is a Belgian blogger who has struggled with intractable diplopia for many…
OEPF Resource Center
The Optometric Extension Program Foundation is a world-leading source of research and resources for professional vision development. The OEPF website itself is a unique repository of professional resources for clinical vision specialists, and anyone interested in vision and the role…
Academic Behaviors in Children with Convergence Insufficiency with and without Parent-Reported ADHD
Academic Behaviors in Children with Convergence Insufficiency with and without Parent-Reported ADHD MD’s will tell you (as of the time of writing this post) that learning disability and reading disability will not be moved by vision therapy. This clever rhetorical…