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Dr. Robert Sanet: “It is important for Optometrists to understand the scientific research so that they can be more comfortable that the work that they do has scientific validity”
After a severe car accident which left him near death and with all the bones in his face and head broken, Behavioral Optometry and Visual Therapy changed the life of Dr. Robert Sanet. As he reports “Behavioral Optometry and Visual Therapy allowed him to eliminate a strabismus, improve his attention, reading speed and comprehension, organize his thoughts and reach his maximum potential in life. This experience, in turn, also enabled me to change the lives of other people”, which is why, when he talks about Optometry his eyes light up, and he convincingly transmits his knowledge with passion and security. In this interview he talks mainly about Research, the main topic for his presentation at the VI Congress of SIODEC, which takes place in Granada from March 27 to 30, 2019. His presentation will take place on Friday, March 29 at 9:00 am. 1.● At the 6th International SIODEC Congress you will make a presentation about Scientific Research Supporting the Behavioral Vision Model. Could you summarize it? There are a significant amount of new scientific studies, most done by researchers outside of Optometry, being published confirming the benefits of practicing with a behavioral/neurofunctional approach to patient care. I will be discussing scientific […]
Dr. Carl G. Hillier: “Vision is the ‘glue’ that holds our physical world to our cognitive world and Vision Therapy is an opportunity for growth in cognition”
Dr. Carl G. Hillier is a well known lecturer in the United States. To summarize his way of thinking paraphrases the Swiss philosopher Piaget with the quote “knowledge is constructed through experience”. Dr. Hillier has a wealth of experience and knowledge, and has been recognized on several occasions with both national and international awards. His work ensures that Behavioral Optometry gives other Optometrists the opportunity to help people discover the possibilities of enriching both their own lives and those of others. In this interview Dr. Hillier comments on his career as well as his presentation at the VI SIODEC Congress, which will take place on March 27 to 30, 2019 in Granada. Dr. Hillier’s inaugural speech will open the Congress on Thursday, March 28 at 4:30 p.m. However, prior to this, during the afternoon of Wednesday, March 27 and the morning of Thursday, 28 Dr. Hillier will present the advanced Pre-Congress Seminar titled: ‘Visual Attention and Visual Memory: the Rrole of Behavioral Optometry in the Development of Attention and Memory”’ [Registration for Dr.’s seminar and all other information regarding the International Congress of Behavioral Optometry and Visual Therapy can be found at this link: http://www.siodec.org/en/siodecgranadacongress/] 1. Why did you decide to […]
Dr. Jan Richard Bruenech: “European Optometrists need to impress the decision-making politicians, not only their patients”
The prestigious Dr. Jan Richard Bruenich is the Director of the Biomedical Research Unit and Professor of Ocular Anatomy at the Buskerud University College in Norway. Dr. Bruenech is one of the excellent international speakers who will participate in the VI International Congress of Behavioral Optometry and Visual Therapy, organized by SIODEC in Granada from March 27 to 30, 2019. His informative presentation will take place on Thursday, March 28, 18:45 at 19:45 and is titled ‘How We Understand Our World: Current Concepts About Extra-retinal Information and Oculomotor Control‘. Dr. Bruenech believes that Behavioral Optometry has been ahead of its time and that now many of its theories and tenets are supported by current biomedical research. In addition, he thinks that knowledge about the neuroanatomical organization of the visual system is a valuable clinical tool not only for optometrists, but for all professionals dedicated to health care. In this interview he comments on his work experience and discusses some scientific research. He also tells us about his participación in the VI Congress of SIODEC. [Registration for Dr.’s seminar and all other information regarding the International Congress of Behavioral Optometry and Visual Therapy can be found at this link: http://www.siodec.org/en/siodecgranadacongress/] 1. After graduating […]
Dr. Marc Taub: “We must write up what we do in journals related to Optometry as well as other professions in which we interact”
The renowned American Optometrist, Dr. Marc Taub, is an Associate Professor and Director of Visual Therapy and Rehabilitation Services at the Southern College of Optometry. He also teaches Visual Therapy, is an active clinical researcher and the supervisor of the Pediatric and Vision Therapy Residency. Dr. Taub has great recognition in the editorial field and is the Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journal ‘Optometry & Visual Performance’ and the publication ‘Optometry Times’. He has also written numerous scientific articles and has given a wide variety of lectures at different professional meetings. He is the principal editor and author of multiple chapters in the book ‘Visual Diagnosis and Care of the Patient with Special Needs’. Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, Dr. Taub will be one of the international speakers who will participate in the VI International Congress of Behavioral Optometry and Visual Therapy, organized by SIODEC in Granada from March 27 to 30 2019. Dr. Taub Will present two lectures on Saturday, March 30: From 4:15-5:30 PM, he will present Visual Care and Treatment of the Patient with Special Needs, and at 18:15-19:30 on Lens Based Management of Complex BV Cases. In […]
Adam Cegielski: “The passion for Behavioral Optometry, and the growth of this field in Spain, has not been seen in any market around the world. “
Adam Cegielski is Founder, President and CEO of Eyecarrot. Adam Cegielski is an entrepreneur with a background in biochemistry and global business experience spanning over 20 countries on 5 continents. His journey to revolutionize vision science through technology and data began with his son’s struggle with early developmental issues – reading, writing and basic motor functions. Everything began for you when you were looking for ways to help your child read and learn better. What exactly happened so that you decided to create Eyecarrot? In what year was it created? Eyecarrot was founded to bring attention to these issues, and to help those treating them by providing the tools necessary to bring treatment into the 21st century. A broader vision is vital in how we view the world around us, and we are focused on the importance of developing, protecting, and perfecting that vision. What was the initial mission of Eyecarrot? What were the initial steps of the company? What products did you offer? Eyecarrot’s goal is to power a global, data-driven, expert therapeutic network to transform how human Oculomotor Sensory performance is diagnosed, exercised andenhanced. The company has created Binovi, a universal, collaborative care platform that integrates software, hardware, data […]
We don’t all have to enjoy the same thing but we need to support each other and not be afraid to collaborate with each other and learn from each other
Interview with Nancy Torgerson, OD, FCOVD For all those who don’t know you yet, what drove you to Optometry? I was interested in medicine in high school. The summer before my sophomore year in college, I worked for a husband and wife team at an optometric practice in downtown Seattle. Doctor Bonnie Beals Hall told me that if she had to do it again, she would have gone into vision and learning. Vision and learning, what was that? That one statement changed the course of my career. How could vision and learning be intriguing at the end of someone’s career? Dr. B was ready to retire, and she wished that she had gone into this part of optometry. From that statement, I searched for what vision and learning was all about. I attended Pacific university College of Optometry and grew passionate about vision and vision therapy because of the changes in the lives of patients and my own life. What has been your experience during the course of your career as a professional optometrist? I worked in two different practices doing visión Therapy right out of Optometry School and then started my own practice. I was the receptionist, visión therapist […]
Words are powerful. The words we choose can harm, and they can heal
Interview with Linda Sanet, COVT For all those who don’t know you yet, what drove you to Optometry? Originally I was accepted into a program that would lead to a PhD in Philosophy, and that is what I thought I was going to do. Bob had been in a serious auto accident and had a brain injury and double vision because of it. When I saw how much he was improving from Vision Therapy I decided that I wanted to look into it. I went to work as a volunteer in an office that offered Vision Therapy. At first I just did office jobs — making copies, doing errands. But after a while they asked me if I would like to learn about VT and become a Vision Therapist. I decided to give it a try, and as we say in English, “the rest is history.” What impact has this discipline had on your daily life? After the Optometrist does the initial evaluation, I am the one who is actually delivering the Vision Therapy. Knowing that — if I do my job well — I can make a positive influence on a patient’s life and future is a joy and a privilege. What […]
I am grateful, and thankful, for my job as a vision therapist because it has taught me how to be a good listener and to communicate better with others
Interview with Michelle Mott, COVT What drove you to the world of behavioral optometry? I was introduced to vision therapy when my son couldn’t read. I was impressed and amazed how vision therapy helped him. Vision therapy changed his life and increased his self confidence. Eleven years after my son finished vision therapy, I found out Dr. Torgerson was hiring vision therapists so I applied for the job. I wanted to help others find success in life skills and academics by improving their vision skills. When did you discover that you wanted to be a vision therapist? I knew I wanted to be a vision therapist when my son was in vision therapy. Through my son’s experience, I learned that vision can keep a person from showing their true potential. This causes a person to lose their self confidence and they can become depressed and have anxiety. I wanted to be a vision therapist so I could help people improve their vision so they could reach any goal they wanted. Helping people improve their vision skills enables them to be successful in life. I love to see people succeed so I knew being a vision therapist was the best job […]