News from Denver VT
Dyslexia or Functional Vision Problem
Dyslexia or Functional Vision Problem? One of the many questions that we receive from parents and professionals is how we can tell if a child has vision problems or if they have dyslexia. Fortunately, we have several tools to help tell these two issues apart. First, what is dyslexia? Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability […]
Remote VT
For patients who have a hard time traveling to the office for weekly vision therapy sessions, we offer remote vision therapy sessions which are done online. We have found that our remote vision therapy patients make just as much progress as our in-person patients, and the patients love the option to stay home while working […]
Brain Injury Awareness Month
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month Patients are more likely than ever to seek treatment for their symptoms from traumatic brain injury (TBI) or acquired brain injury (ABI). As eye care professionals, we are in the perfect position to help improve their symptoms. Traumatic Brain Injury Acquired Brain Injury What is TBI? Concussion caused by […]
Myopia Frequently Asked Questions
What is myopia? Myopia (nearsightedness) is a refractive condition that causes distance vision to be blurry and can be corrected with glasses or contacts. Children with early onset myopia are at a higher risk for ocular health complications associated with myopia progression such as myopic maculopathy, retinal detachment, glaucoma, and early onset cataracts. Myopia is […]
What Is Visual Snow Syndrome?
Visual snow syndrome (VSS) is a neurological disorder characterized by disruption in the quality and processing of the visual image, as well as disruption in other sensory processing areas. While the condition varies in presentation, the following are the most common symptoms Visual snow (static, flickering dots, or flashing lights) […]
Amblyopia Treatment Without Patching!
New amblyopia treatment protocols have long-lasting results without patching! Recently, Dr. Leanna Dudley went to the annual College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) conference in Toronto, Canada. Here are some highlights of that meeting, including some of the latest information on the latest treatment protocols for strabismus and amblyopia. LECTURE Dr. Dudley co-presented a […]
Welcome, Dr. G!
We are thrilled to announce a major update to our practice this year with the growth of our team! Dr. Lauren Goettemoeller has joined the Denver Vision Therapy team as an associate doctor after recently relocating to Colorado. Dr. Goettemoeller will be working closely with Dr. Dudley to ensure that their clinical standards and recommendations […]