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Vision and Learning

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  • All About Vision and Learning 
    Browse through this large collection of articles by the PTA, School Nurse News, Web MD, professors, eye doctors, and more... 
  • About Success in School with Vision Therapy ​
             Read stories written by students, parents and teachers about improved grades, reading, spelling, math, handwriting, and                    more. 
  • All About Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD or AD/HD), Vision and Eyesight 
    Is it really ADD/ADHD? Or is it an undetected vision problem? 
  • Convergence Insufficiency and Reading Problems 
    This article by an eye doctor explains how and why convergence insufficiency causes problems with reading and learning. See the illustrations! 
  • Dyslexia and Vision 
    The American Academy of Optometrists and the American Optometric Organization discuss vision, learning-related vision problems, and dyslexia. 
  • Tracking Problems and Reading Difficulties 
    Article by an eye doctor explains how and why tracking problems interfere with reading skills. See the illustrations! 
  • Vision Therapy and LDs 
    As part of an interview, an eye doctor discusses whether Vision Therapy helps learning disabilities or learning-related vision problems.

Binocular Vision Impairments

  • All About Strabismus, Lazy Eye, Crossed-Eyes, Double Vision, etc. 
    Most comprehensive patient education web site on Strabismus on the internet - includes an article by an expert eye doctor covering the most frequently asked questions about crossed eyes, eye turns, etc. 

  • What is Lazy Eye or Amblyopia? 
    Lazy eye is not the same as strabismus (a crossed eye or an eye turn). Read this very easy-to-understand explanation. 

  • Children's Vision, Eyesight, Eye Exams and Visual Health 
    A large web site with many pages of easy-to-understand information on lazy eye, crossed-eyes, strabismus, developmental delays, eye muscle surgery, dyslexia, binocular vision impairments, and much more. 

  • Eye Muscle Surgery for Lazy Eye and Strabismus 
    Answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding eye muscle surgery as a treatment for lazy eye, crossed eyes, etc. This type of surgery is frequently done, but often does not give satisfactory results.
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3D Stereo Vision

  • 3D Vision (Binocular Vision) 
             How does it work? Why do we need it? 
  • Eye Doctors and 3D Vision 
    Eye doctors use stereoscopic 3D images to develop and reinforce 3D vision. 
  • The Stereo Vision Project 
    What is stereo vision? What is a binocular (two-eyed) vision impairment? 
  • vision3d.com 
    Learn to see in 3D! Visit the 3D Art Gallery and view Magic Eye stereograms, stereo photographs, optical illusions, and much more.

General Resources

  • What is a Complete Eye Exam? 
    It is not enough to test the clarity of eyesight at a distance of 20 feet (known as 20/20). A complete visual evaluation tests many aspects of vision. 
  • What is Vision Therapy? 
    Various definitions of Vision Therapy by American Optometric Association, eye doctors, and patient advocates. 
  • National Directory of Eye Doctors 
    Find an eye doctor in another state. This directory provides free referrals to eye doctors who offer specialized services, such as vision therapy, neuro-optometric rehabilitation, therapeutic lenses, preventive care, etc. 
  • Vision Therapy FAQs 
    An eye doctor answers questions about Vision Therapy in an interview. 
  • Vision Therapy Research and Medical Literature 
  • Success Stories 
    A general catalog of vision therapy success stories 
  • Optometrists and Ophthalmologists 
    What are the differences in practice focus between a pediatric optometrist and a pediatric ophthalmologist? 
  • Choosing an Eye Doctor 
    Comments by educators on choosing pediatric vision care for a child. 
  • Vision Glossary 
    Build your visual health vocabulary! 
  • PAVE -- Parents Active for Vision Education

 Optometric Organizations

  • COVD -- The College of Optometrists in Vision Development 
    An international professional optometric organization which grants board certification in Vision Therapy to optometrists (FCOVD) 
  • AOA -- The American Optometric Association 
    The American Optometric Association represents approximately 36,000 doctors of optometry, optometry students and paraoptometric assistants and technicians. Doctors of optometry provide two-thirds of all primary eye care in the United States. 
  • OEPF -- Optometric Extension Program Foundation 
    Serving the educational needs of optometrists. 
  • NORA -- Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation Association International, Inc. 
    An organization which provides direction for the visual rehabilitation of the neurologically and cognitively injured and disabled survivor population, including people who have physical disabilities and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). 
  • Optometrists Network 
    An international network of optometrists, primarily in the United States
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South Shore Eyecare Associates
50 Cooper Avenue

Dongan Hills
Staten Island, NY 10305
Phone: 718-979-2020
Fax: 718-979-2141
E-mail: info@eyesoncooper.com
Hours:
Monday 10:00 am - 5:45 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am-5:45 pm  
Wednesday 10:00 am-5:45 pm
Thursday 10:00 am-5:45 pm

Friday 10:00 am - 5:45 pm
Saturday 8:00 am- 2:45 pm
Sunday Closed

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  • Home
  • COVID-19 Information
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  • Request Appointment
    • Patient Forms
    • Insurances
    • Privacy Notice
  • Online Store
  • Our Services
    • Vision Therapy >
      • VT home activities
      • Vision Links
      • Testimonials
    • Eyeglasses
    • Contact Lenses
    • Myopia Management
    • Ocular Disease
    • Low VIsion
  • Eye Care
    • Eye Care Articles
    • FAQ
    • In the News...
  • South Shore Eyecare Newsletter
    • Sun Protection For Your Eyes
    • Nutrition and the Eye
    • The eye and the heart
    • Glaucoma Awareness
    • Spring Time Red Eye
    • Myopia Management
    • Presbyopia Management
    • Sports Protection
    • Back to school eye exam!
    • Healthy Aging for the Eyes!