Podcast:
Three Little Things – Carolyn McIlvin is interviewed about Behavioural Optometry
RightEye Eye Movement Tracker
The Scientist Behind why we use the RightEye movement tracker in our practice – Dr. Melissa Hunfalvay, RightEye’s Chief Science Officer and Co-Founder, explains how our eyes are a window into our health at TEDx Foggy Bottom.
Visual Snow Initiative
The Visual Snow Initiative (VSI) is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to global awareness, education, resources, patient advocacy, treatment development, and research for VSS. To date, our team has heard from people affected by VSS in over 93 countries.
Good Reads
American Optometric Association – The science of reading begins with vision
Migraine & light sensitivity Avulux lenses
College of Optometrists in Vision Development
Facebook Group: Vision Therapy Parents Unite
Concussion and Neuro Optometry
Downloadable E-books
How to prepare your child for their eye exam
What does vision have to do with learning?
Keith Holland explains the common reasons why a poorly functioning visual process will affect learning.
Cleverly Connected: Keith Holland at TEDxCheltenham
Overlooking our vision | Cameron McCrodan | TEDxVictoria
Curing learning-related vision problems | Dr. Vicky Vandervort | TEDxLincoln
How vision affects learning and concussion recovery
Dr Sue Barry Fixing my gaze about an adult who starts to see in 3D in her 40s.
Dr Patrick Quaid Vision, Learning & Behaviours in Children – Perspectives for Health Professionals
Vision Related Learning Difficulties
Glasses and Frames:
Nina and Richie
Research and Evidence:
References:
Dry Eye
Am J Ophthalmol. 2019 Jun;202:47-54. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2019.01.026. Epub 2019 Feb 2.
Estimated Prevalence and Incidence of Dry Eye Disease Based on Coding Analysis of a Large, All-age United States Health Care System.
Dana R, Bradley JL, Guerin A, Pivneva I, Stillman IÖ, Evans AM, Schaumberg DA
Craig JP, Nichols KK, Akpek EK, et al. TFOS DEWS II Definition and Classification Report. Ocul Surf 2017; 15:276.
ADHD and Vision Problems: 2 Important Studies
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ADHD and Vision Problems in the National Survey of Children’s Health (USA)
Conclusion: The prevalence of ADHD was higher among children with vision issues that could not be corrected with glasses or contacts in this large nationally representative sample.
Messages for parents:
- There is a strong link between vision issues and ADHD diagnosis.
- Any child diagnosed with ADHD should also be examined for eye problems, like Convergence Insufficiency.
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Symptoms in Children with Convergence Insufficiency: Before and After Treatment
Conclusion: Because both performance and eye-related symptoms are common in children with symptomatic Convergence Insufficiency, physicians should conduct a targeted history that covers both types of symptoms to help identify children with symptomatic Convergence Insufficiency.
Messages for Parents:
- Convergence issues are real and affect the lives of many children.
- Convergence Insufficiency impacts children with ADHD more than children without attention issues.
