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!).

Beloit College Changin Brains The Portage Chicago Sissel: Amazing! Eyes on Advocacy: From Lighthouse International

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."

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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