Entries by Nebraska Visual Integration Center
How Do You Learn Best?
What is Your Learning Style? Did you know that there are different ways of learning? There are 3 main learning styles. Everyone is going to learn slightly differently. Knowing how you or your child learns best gives you the tools to help you to succeed. The 3 main learning styles are: Auditory: Learning by hearing […]
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.” Essentially this means difficulty processing color and contrast changes such as black print […]
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 […]