Ever since my book project was funded on Kickstarter (almost exactly a year ago now), I try to keep an eye out (pun intended) for other crowdfunded projects that would be of interest to our community. There are two projects that are currently running that I wanted to let you all know about: The BestContinue reading “Crowdfunding projects: a children’s book and computer game”
Category Archives: vision therapy
Book reviews: Three new books written by authors who have been through it! My Bright Blue Glasses, and Jack Wears Glasses and Jack Wears Contact Lenses and Glasses …Just Like You!
I’m excited to be reviewing three new books by Juliette Vignola, and Cynthia Davis and Baby Sue Acree. The authors of these books have all been through glasses either as a parent of a young child in glasses, or as a child who wore glasses themselves. I am giving away the copies of the booksContinue reading “Book reviews: Three new books written by authors who have been through it! My Bright Blue Glasses, and Jack Wears Glasses and Jack Wears Contact Lenses and Glasses …Just Like You!”
Double vision as a sign of success?
Last night, my daughter experienced double vision. But panic soon gave way to reassurance. It was not a bad thing. Surprisingly, I haven’t lost my mind. (Though if I did, would I know it? Anywho.) Please allow me to explain. Stella, whose vision I’ve covered here at Little Four Eyes before, just turned three. When sheContinue reading “Double vision as a sign of success?”
Announcing the COVD Visions of Hope Vision Therapy Video Contest!
The COVD (College of Optometrists in Vision Development) is looking for videos that tell of success stories with vision therapy. They’re holding a video contest, “Visions of Hope” on their facebook page. The deadline for submitting videos is August 10, and winners will be selected by vote on Facebook. You can read more here: Continue reading “Announcing the COVD Visions of Hope Vision Therapy Video Contest!”
Link round up – March 1, 2011
I’ve come across a pretty random assortment of links recently, on topics of vision therapy, cataracts, and a do-it-yourself iPhone app for vision testing. Questions for doctors – Stewart Snippets recently learned that her 2 year old son has lamellar cataracts. She wrote a wonderful list of questions for her son’s doctors. The questions areContinue reading “Link round up – March 1, 2011”
Discussion between ophthalmologist and optometrist!
If your child has amblyopia and/or strabismus, you’re going to want to check this out: “Do You See With Your Eyes Or With Your Brain and … What Difference Does It Make?” on The VisionHelp Blog. I know about it thanks to Stella’s developmental optometrist, who emails relevant vision-related news and helpful educational opportunities and resources toContinue reading “Discussion between ophthalmologist and optometrist!”
Beyond patching: Stella’s vision therapy now includes MFBF
Stella’s developmental optometrist views patching as a first step in amblyopia treatment. Patching (in our case, Magic tape over the lens of the stronger eye) boosts the acuity of the weaker eye. Stella’s lazy eye is growing stronger, and vision therapy is more and more focused on training her eyes to work together for strongContinue reading “Beyond patching: Stella’s vision therapy now includes MFBF”
New eyecare links on the resources page
I’ve recently learned about, and subsequently added some new links on the resources for parents page, and wanted to bring them to your attention. Thanks to everyone that has suggested sites, and please, keep them coming! If there’s a helpful website or great community out there, I want to list it. Reference resource Eye ResourcesContinue reading “New eyecare links on the resources page”
Gymnastics as vision therapy, Kamerin Moore as inspiration
Stella and I recently started attending the open gym at a local gymnastics academy. It’s only $6, she loves it, and it’s so strenuous that she tires herself out and sleeps well. I casually mentioned this fact to her vision therapist, whose recent recommendations have included movement exercises like crab and other animal walks. TheContinue reading “Gymnastics as vision therapy, Kamerin Moore as inspiration”
Vision therapy update: Stella’s first progress evaluation
Last night and this morning, there was a nerve-wracking build-up to Stella’s check-up, wherein her developmental optometrist would gauge how patching and vision therapy have helped Stella, or not. I’ve worked very hard (okay, harder on some days than others) during Stella’s first three months of vision therapy, sometimes pulling my hair out, often swallowingContinue reading “Vision therapy update: Stella’s first progress evaluation”
Vision therapy progress: Maybe little efforts are a big deal after all
So, my 26-month-old Stella has been patching for three months, and doing vision therapy for almost two months now. We do 20 minutes (30 or even more if we’re really, really lucky, 10 to 15 if we’re not) of vision therapy exercises at home five days a week, and we go into the office forContinue reading “Vision therapy progress: Maybe little efforts are a big deal after all”
Vision therapy for toddlers… an exercise in patience.
Hello! I’m Amber. Ann recently posted about Stella, my little “fashion visionary.” She honestly does love wearing that “pirate girl” onesie! Stella very recently turned two and, in addition to wearing glasses and patching three hours a day, is two weeks into vision therapy. I’d love to share our vision therapy stories and hear aboutContinue reading “Vision therapy for toddlers… an exercise in patience.”
Web interview with Susan Barry- “School Crossings: A Neurobiologist’s View of How Our System Fails Children With Vision Problems”
Dr. Nate (of Bright Eyes News) and reader Amber both just let me know that COVD (that’s the College of Optometrists in Vision Development) is sponsoring a 30 minute web interview with neurobiologist Dr. Susan Barry entitled “School Crossings: A Neurobiologist’s View of How Our System Fails Children With Vision Problems.” The free web interviewContinue reading “Web interview with Susan Barry- “School Crossings: A Neurobiologist’s View of How Our System Fails Children With Vision Problems””
Vision Therapy Options
Our daughters’ eyesight seems to have a mind of it’s own. Unfortunately, as she is growing, so are her eyes. They are getting longer and as a result, her prescription is increasing. Since we are patching her stronger eye full time and doing a TON of hand-eye coordination activities with her, I felt like weContinue reading “Vision Therapy Options”
Book Review: Fixing My Gaze by Susan Barry
Fixing My Gaze: a scientist’s journey into seeing in three dimensions (find it at a library | buy it from Amazon.com), is an autobiographical account by Susan Barry about her experiences growing up and living most of her life stereoblind, and then later in life regaining her stereovision through vision therapy. While that may soundContinue reading “Book Review: Fixing My Gaze by Susan Barry”
For Little Eyes 