All About Vision and Learning Browse through this large collection of articles by the PTA, School Nurse News, Web MD, professors, eye doctors, and more...
Convergence Insufficiency and Reading Problems
This article by an eye doctor explains how and why convergence
insufficiency causes problems with reading and learning. See the
illustrations!
Dyslexia and Vision
The American Academy of Optometrists and the American Optometric
Organization discuss vision, learning-related vision problems,
and dyslexia.
Vision Therapy and LDs
As part of an interview, an eye doctor discusses whether Vision Therapy helps
learning disabilities or learning-related vision problems.
Lazy Eye, Crossed-Eyes, Double Vision, Strabismus,
etc.
An expert on strabismus covers the most frequently asked questions
about eye turns and so much more! This is probably the most comprehensive
web site on the subject on the entire internet.
Children's Vision
A large web site with many pages of easy-to-understand information
on lazy eye, crossed-eyes (strabismus), eye muscle surgery, binocular vision impairments, and much
more.
Eye Muscle Surgery
Answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding eye muscle
surgery as a treatment for lazy eye, crossed eyes, etc. This type
of surgery is frequently done, but often does not give satisfactory
results.
Phototherapy
Dr. Forgnoni practices a unique type of light therapy for health and vision improvement.
What is a Complete Eye Exam?
It is not enough to test the clarity of eyesight at a distance
of 20 feet (known as 20/20). A complete visual evaluation tests
many aspects of vision.
What is Vision Therapy?
Various definitions of Vision Therapy by American Optometric Association,
eye doctors, and patient advocates.
National Directory of Eye
Doctors
Find an eye doctor in another state. This directory provides free
referrals to eye doctors who offer specialized services, such
as vision therapy, neuro-optometric rehabilitation, therapeutic
lenses, preventive care, etc.
Vision Therapy FAQs
An eye doctor answers questions about Vision Therapy in an interview.
COVD -- The College of Optometrists
in Vision Development
An international professional organization which grants board
certification in Vision Therapy to optometrists.
AOA -- The American Optometric
Association
Organization of 32,000 optometrists.
OEP -- Optometric
Extension Program Foundation
Serving the educational needs of optometrists.
NORA -- Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation
Association International, Inc.
An organization which provides direction for the visual rehabilitation
of persons who have physical disabilities and/or traumatic brain
injuries (TBI).