By Dr. Patricia Fink; Burlington, Ontario
Dr. Glen (Bubba) Steele’s seminar “The Importance of Vision in Overall Development” was exceptionally well received at the office of Dr. Patricia Fink’s in Burlington, Ontario. There were 26 optometrists in attendance from all over the province, most that are practising in-office vision therapy and a few that are passionate about infant vision (and had their minds expanded by the seminar, partly from the discussions with the VTODs and lecturer).
Dr. Steele was excellent in explaining how to appreciate the retinoscopy reflex and to show us how to look for more than with or against motion. To be able to appreciate when a patient can attend by the colour of the reflex at near and to compare this reflex between the two eyes...well, Jennifer Braniff (Vision Therapist) had the best quote with “I want one of those (spot retinoscopes) in the VT room.” Being able to perform accommodative facility testing while observing the reflex was astounding...to see the lead or lag of accommodation and to really “see” when the patient achieved “neutrality” and to “know” they were accommodating accurately and the response was objectively accurate...WOW.
Dr. Glen (Bubba) Steele’s seminar “The Importance of Vision in Overall Development” was exceptionally well received at the office of Dr. Patricia Fink’s in Burlington, Ontario. There were 26 optometrists in attendance from all over the province, most that are practising in-office vision therapy and a few that are passionate about infant vision (and had their minds expanded by the seminar, partly from the discussions with the VTODs and lecturer).
Dr. Steele was excellent in explaining how to appreciate the retinoscopy reflex and to show us how to look for more than with or against motion. To be able to appreciate when a patient can attend by the colour of the reflex at near and to compare this reflex between the two eyes...well, Jennifer Braniff (Vision Therapist) had the best quote with “I want one of those (spot retinoscopes) in the VT room.” Being able to perform accommodative facility testing while observing the reflex was astounding...to see the lead or lag of accommodation and to really “see” when the patient achieved “neutrality” and to “know” they were accommodating accurately and the response was objectively accurate...WOW.
The infant patients that came to the office were invaluable. We thank all the parents that brought them and we learned so much by observing their responses. Thanks to Dr. Steele, we know how much vision affects intelligence, development, cognition, and verbal development. We are all so much more comfortable in evaluating young infants with the tools we gained this past weekend. Dr. Steele is amazing with the infants...who knew a 4 months old could wear red/green glasses and make depth responses on the Keystone?
The participation by all attendees was excellent. We all learn so much more when we discuss and divulge information amongst ourselves. Those optometrists not currently involved in vision therapy are now looking to gain more education in this area; their questions were fantastic.
The participation by all attendees was excellent. We all learn so much more when we discuss and divulge information amongst ourselves. Those optometrists not currently involved in vision therapy are now looking to gain more education in this area; their questions were fantastic.
The new Ontario Study Group COVT&R (Canadian Optometrists in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation) met during the lunch hours. The enthusiasm from this group of optometrists is contagious. We selected our Board of Directors and enjoyed a lunch lecture by Dr. Sonya Doherty. Dr. Doherty did a fantastic lecture on nutrition, toxicity, and neural development as it relates to the eyes and specifically for autism (her specialty). She brought awareness to great studies on toxicity and nutrition done on rods and eye centres that optometrists may not be aware of. Everyone was enthused to share this information with patients and most of us are determined to
improve our own nutrition after this influential talk.
Special thanks to Kelin Kushin for taking part in the lectures and offering support for the new study group.
improve our own nutrition after this influential talk.
Special thanks to Kelin Kushin for taking part in the lectures and offering support for the new study group.
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