- Research Update & Overview
Impact of vision therapy on reading performance, and the role of visual function in dyslexia and reading disabilities. - New - In Press (2009)
Visual Factors in Childhood Behavioural Disorders. - American Journal of Occupational Therapy 2005
Visual function significantly distinguishes between children with and without reading and academic problems. - American Optometric Association
The Effectiveness of Vision Therapy in Improving Visual Function. - Archives of Opthamology 2008
New Research on Convergence Insufficiency. - Archives of Opthamology 2005
Randomized Trial of Treatment of Amblyopia in Children Aged 7 to 17 Years. - Archives of Opthamology 2005
Controlled Study Demonstrates Value of Professional Therapy. - Journal of Learning Disabilities, Nov. 2003
Vision Therapy improves Reading Comprehension. - Neuropsychologia 2007
Prisms throw light on developmental disorders. - NeuroRehabilitation 2006
Oculomotor rehabilitation for reading in acquired brain injury. - Strabismus, Dec. 2005
The Relationship between Convergence Insufficiency and ADHD.
Documents
- Journal of Behavioral Optometry 2012
PDF Format: Historical Perspectives on Auditory and Visual Processing - Optometric Education 2011
PDF Format: Private Practice Residency in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation. - Optometry & Vision Development 2009
PDF Format: The Role of Optometry in Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Additional References
Ciuffreeda KJ The scientific basis for and efficacy of optometric vision therapy in non-strabismic accommodative and vergence disorders. Optometry 2002 Dec; 73 (12):735-62.This article summarizes models of the accommodative (eye focusing) and vergence (eye teaming systems), as well as cure rates of vision therapy for problems with accommodation and vergence.
Vision Help Network Member Sites
- Dr. Stanley A. Appelbaum, SAAB Development Center.
- Dr. Dan L. Fortenbacher,WOW Vision Therapy Centers- St. Joseph
- Dr. Neil W. Draisin, The Draisin Vision Group.
- Dr. Gary Etting, Vision Development Center.
- Dr. Carl G. Hillier, San Diego Center for Vision Care.
- Dr. Carole Hong, Optometric Center for Family Vision Care and Vision Therapy.
- Dr. Leonard J. Press, The Vision & Learning Center.
- Dr. Barry Tannen, Eye Care Professionals.
- Dr. Nancy Torgerson, Alderwood Vision Therapy.
More Information About Vision Therapy
- ADD/ADHD, Vision & Learning.
- All About Vision.
- Children's Vision Information Network.
- Magic Eye: Visual Training Information
- Pediatric Eye Care. Parenting Info on Children's Strabismus.
- What is Vision Therapy?
