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Dana Dean Optometry, the center for Vision Development is where we change lives. We are solely a Vision Therapy Practice. It is here that children and adults are evaluated for visually related learning issues.

When the binocular system, focusing system and the convergence system are not working together, learning can be very fatiguing, very challenging  and very disheartening.  However, once a visual difficulty has been diagnosed, visual therapy is the remediation.

It is a wonderful process of training the body , the brain and the eyes to work together for a more coordinated system, ready for reading and writing and learning efficiently. Anyone can learn information, but the efficiency of how we learn can be a stumbling block for many, not allowing them to reach their true potential. It is at Dana Dean Optometry where the eyes brain and body become transformed, become one.

We see patients  diagnosed with:
ADD
ADHD
Sensory integration issues
Autism
Behavioral issues
Learning issues
Dyslexia
Down syndrome

Vision therapy is incredibly beneficial to all of these populations.

We offer monthly in office complimentary Developmental vision screenings to help parents understand how we evaluate the visual system. It also gives you a chance to come and meet myself and my staff.

We also evaluate residual primitive reflexes as well as perceptual interpretation of teh visual system, ie how does a child transform information in their brain and how do they put it down on paper.

My office has highly trained, wonderful staff who are fun and love to work with both children and adults. Come and meet the team who are unique in every way of delivering exceptioanl care.

Maino's Memos

Maino's Memos
Maino's Memos contains the latest research and information about eye and vision care of children, developmental disabilities, Traumatic/Acquired Brain Injury and other topics of interest to me (and hopefully you!).

New Book!

The Publisher's Weekly review included, " The medical profession has believed that the visual center of the brain can't rewire itself after a critical cutoff point in a child's development, but in her 40's, with the help of optometric vision therapy, Barry showed that previously neglected neurons could be nudged back into action.
 The author tells a poignant story of her gradual discovery of the shapes of flowers in a vase, snowflakes falling, even the folds in coats hanging on a peg.  After Barry's story was written up in the NEW Yorker by Oliver Saks, she heard from any others who had successfully learned to correct their vision as adults, challanging accepted wisdom about the plasticity of the brain.  Recommended for all readers who cheer stories with a triumph over seemingly insuperable odds."
Pick up a copy at Dr. Dean's office for $26.00
Vision Developments
A place to find the latest information in vision news
  • NAACP Passes Resolution on Optometric Vision Therapy
    AURORA, Ohio, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A routine visit to the eye doctor resulted in a national resolution that was passed by theNAACP at its 100th Anniversary Convention held in New York City,endorsing optometric vision therapy as a way to...
  • Super Bowl Star Larry Fitzgerald Stops to Give Parents Advice on Vision Therapy
    Arizona Cardinals 2008 NFC West Champions' wide-receiver, Larry Fitzgerald, is helping eye doctors spread the word to parents that vision problems can interfere with a child's ability to pay attention, read and learn. "Even if you have been told your...
  • Vision screening vs comprehensive eye examination
    This is a video put out by IOA on the difference between screenings and eye exams. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRyNLiFFKEs&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Evisionfirstfoundation%2Eorg%2F&feature=player_embedded Dominick M. Maino, OD, MEd, FAAO, FCOVD-A http://www.MainosMemos.blogspot.com

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