Vision Therapy Research

Most parents or patients  that visit our office  to investigate vision therapy already have done a considerable amount of research on the subject.  He or she may have done an internet search but are looking for information with more substance. He or she may want evidence to either present to an insurance company, a pediatrician or even a family member.  I often give a copy of an article or two when requested.  If for example your child (or you) have a condition called convergence insufficiency, the CITT study is an excellent study:

 http://archopht.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/126/10/1336

If however you need or want other research articles relating to vision therapy two great resources are an online webpage bibliography:

http://www.childrensvision.com/research.htm

and there is also the COVD whites papers:

http://covd.org/Home/ResearchWhitePapers/tabid/188/Default.aspx

If you would like a full length copy of ANY article please contact our office, you can send an email to drslandm@sbcglobal.net or call us at 630-969-2807.

I have of course found that no matter the "proof" that exists some professionals will still claim "there is no evidence."   A colleague of mine has some excellent views on the subject.  Dr. Leonard Press has written many  blogs regarding the spin that many ophthalmologists use:
http://visionhelp.wordpress.com/2010/07/09/cats-who-succeed-part-1/

http://visionhelp.wordpress.com/2011/10/19/more-pediatric-ophthlamo-spin/

Overall the vision help blog is a great tool for parents, doctors, and other professionals:

http://visionhelp.wordpress.com/

If you have any questions regrading any of the links or resources listed do not hesitate to contact us.