3D Movies: Public Service Announcement
From COVD: College of Optometrists in Vision Development 3D movies are fun and exciting if you have 3D stereo vision. But, did you know that nausea during or after a 3D Movie could be the sign of a vision problem? Check out this Public Service Announcement video below...
Do my eyes need a break too?
As the length of time we spend looking at a computer, iPhone, Kindle, etc. continues to increase I wanted to discuss the importance of the 20/20 rule. Whether referring to reading a book, using an iPad, or playing on a Nintendo DS there is a widely accepted 20/20...
World Autism Day: April 2nd
Today, April 2nd, is World Autism Day. We’ve compiled some great ways for you to get involved in Autism awareness and learn more. Visit/Join/Donate: www.autismspeaks.org www.autism-society.org www.nationalautismassociation.org READ: Personal Narratives: Look...
April is Autism Awareness Month!
Throughout April we will be sharing inspiring stories of how Vision Therapy has helped individuals with autism. 1 in every 88 kids in the US is diagnosed with autism (www.autism-society.org) and the most recent research suggests it is closer to 1 in every 50 kids...
To Crawl or Not to Crawl? That is the Question.
How important is crawling on hands and knees to a child’s motor development and learning skills? There is some controversy over whether it plays a role in future cognitive and motor development, with some pediatricians telling concerned mothers not to worry if their...
Evelyn’s Vision Therapy Journey
Evelyn and her mom describe their experience with Vision Therapy and how it specifically helped in her journey with ADHD....
Brain Injuries and Vision Therapy
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. At MinnesotaVisionTherapyCenter we treat people who have been diagnosed with concussions and those who have had strokes; in both cases injury to the brain has caused problems with their visual function. Concussion awareness has...
What is Vision?
“I know my child is smart but something is holding her back. We have tried everything to help her. She still doesn’t like to read, homework is a battle, and she works harder than everyone else. I never thought it could be a visual issue because she has always passed...
Can You See 3D?
Most of us have been to a 3D movie. It’s hard not to with all of the movies being released in 3D. We have been amazed by the characters popping off the screen or the shark swimming right towards us. But what happens if it doesn’t look like it’s popping off...
Sports Performance & Vision Video
This video shows how functional visual problems can make even the most coordinated child seem clumsy. Watch to learn...