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High Tech Learning
Sunlight and Myopia
Technology and Eyesight
Jillian's Story
3 Reasons
Visions of Hope
Prepare for Success
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Eye exam essential preparation for high tech learning   

child computer
Computers are common in schools now and three-dimensional imaging is making its way from the TV screen at home into the classroom. Virtual tours of historic sites, the beating human heart or plant cell division are just a few of the topics that can be presented in 3D. But not everyone can see in 3D. Some people have binocular vision which prevents them from viewing 3D images.
Read the rest of the story HERE.

 

     

 

 

 

Does Time Spent Outdoors Alter our Vision?

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Turn Off Your Computer!




  Sue Barry

What do sunlight, exercise, and computer use do to our eyesight?

Neurologist Dr. Sue Barry's Eyes on the Brain blog is HERE.

   

 

 

Are Educational Tools of Technology Damaging Your Child's Eyesight?  


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 Today, the majority of schools incorporate computers and 3D imaging as educational tools for students. While both are valuable teaching aids, in addition to being vital to a child's academic success, many parents are worried that their children may experience eye damage from constantly using these modern marvels of technology.  

 

Read more at HealthNews.com or ModernMedicine.com 

 


August 2011 
Greetings!

Now is a great time for a progress evaluation or annual re-check as school starts.

Call today at 301-951-0320 or email Rita (Rita@VCDCwashington) to make your appointment.

 

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Reminder-- The Webinar is Tomorrow Night

jillians story   

 

You are invited to a very special web interview on Thursday, Aug 25th at 9 pm EDT.  Jillian and Robin Benoit, authors of Jillian's Story: How Vision Therapy Changed My Daughter's Life, will be sharing their story, how Jillian struggled, the solution that worked for them and offering help to families all over the globe.  Please RSVP, "seating" is limited, go to www.joinwebinar.com and enter the meeting ID number which is 917-050-066, your email address, etc. Just follow the instructions from there.

  

For more info, see http://jilliansstory.com/

 

 

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3 Reasons Kids Need a Vision Exam
Before School Starts

exam chair From our friends at the Discovering Vision Therapy Blog

* Advancing grades mean more eye demands and therefore eye strain

* Early detection and treatment means children struggle less

 * School and pediatrician screenings don't test        many of the visual skills necessary for good performance in the classroom.

   

See the rest of the post HERE

 

COVD Visions of Hope Video Contest

COVDMany people who have enjoyed the benefits of vision therapy uploaded their success stories for the Visions of Hope video contest.

See the Submissions Here!


Prepare Your Students for Success

 

  

Make Eye Exams Part of the Back to School Routine
Make Eye Exams Part of the Back to School Routine
Back to school eye exam
Back to school eye exam

 

Don't wait! Schedule today!


Sincerely,
Amanda Zeller Manley, O.D. and Mehrnaz Green, O.D., F.C.O.V.D.
The Vision & Conceptual Development Center, LLC