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!”
Tag Archives: Vision Therapy
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”
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 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.”
Why Can’t We All Just Get ALONG???!
Many moons ago, (or so it seems!) in September of 2007, I had an appointment for my son Braden to get his eyes checked. Although my pediatrician insisted that Braden’s eyes were NOT turning, my gut told me differently. I made an appointment with an eye doctor on my own. Sure enough, Braden’s eyes didContinue reading “Why Can’t We All Just Get ALONG???!”
For Little Eyes 