Entries by Nebraska Visual Integration Center
Irlen Colored Lenses or a Functional Visual Issue?
Irlen / Colored Lenses What are Irlen Lenses? The term Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome (SSS), also known as Irlen Syndrome, was introduced by Helen Irlen, M.A., to describe a perceptual dysfunction related to “subjective difficulties with light, luminance, intensity, wavelength, and color contrast.” Irlen claims approximately 50% of the reading disability and dyslexic populations have this […]
Vision Therapy Is Not Just For Kids
We all can benefit from more efficient vision. Certain individuals will especially benefit from this type of care such as: Those who use their near vision a great deal at work or school such as those that spend many hours every day on a computer, reading small print, examining small objects, ect. Students who […]
Hidden Eye Problems Can Block Learning
This article is adapted from Learning Magazine Written By: Mitchell Scheiman, OD, FCOVD Richard, a 12-year old in your 7th grade class, is a verbal child. From what you’ve seen early in the year, you expect him to be an above average student. But gradually, you realize that he is struggling just to maintain average […]
Concussion / Brain Injury & Hidden Visual Problems
WHAT IS A BRAIN INJURY? An Acquired Brain Injury is an insult to the brain. It can result from trauma to the head, stroke, or neurological dysfunction. This may produce a diminished or altered state of consciousness and may result in impairment in cognitive abilities, sensory processing and/or physical function. Impairments may be mild or […]
Posture and Visual Stress In The Development Of Vision Disorders
How proper visual hygiene can help While many Individuals feel that most vision disorders are either hereditary or naturally occurring, there is substantial evidence that many non-pathological (disease) vision disorders are related to how we use our eyes and the ergonomics (posture) we use in school and work. Commonly known conditions such as nearsightedness and […]
ADHD & Vision
Attention Problems: Are They Due to Vision, ADHD, or Both? At Nebraska Visual Integration Center, many of the children and adults we see in Vision Therapy suffer from attention problems. It is very important to understand that if your child enjoys being read to, will sit and listen for long periods of time, but demonstrates […]
School Vision Screenings Are Failing Our Kids
How Accurate are Vision Screenings? If you have a child in school they have probably had a vision screening. These are generally performed by a pediatrician, or a nurse if done at school. It’s important to note that these are rarely performed by a vision specialist or optometrist. A vision screening is usually part of […]
What is Vision Therapy?
Vision is More than 20/20 Vision therapy, or vision rehabilitation, is a program of therapeutic activities that works on the eye-brain connections involved in visual coordination and visual processing. Vision therapy, is not eye exercises, nor is it designed to strengthen your eye muscles since they are generally very strong on their own. By influencing how the […]
5 Visual Skills for the Classroom
Vision is more than seeing clearly! It’s the ability to obtain meaning and understanding from what we see with our eyes. Vision is a complex combination of learned skills including eye movement coordination, binocular fusion (eye teaming), accommodation (eye focus), and visual form perception. Visual Skills for the Classroom, Learning & Life Eye Tracking – the […]