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Bright, Eager, and Still a Poor Student?
"20/20 Eyesight" is Not "20/20 Vision"
Background of the
Vision Improvement Program (VIP)
Comprehensive VIP Screening
VIP Directors
- Any unexplained learning problem is a potential vision-related learning problem. See how our Learning Enhancement Program can help your child.
- Eyesight is merely the basic ability to see; vision is the ability to identify, interpret, comprehend, and act on what is seen. One's eyesight may test normal on standard eye charts, yet visual skills may be seriously impaired. Therefore, normal eyesight may not necessarily produce normal vision, because human vision is a complex system of several learned sklls which must work together to function properly.
- To diagnose and treat these problems requires the expertise of skilled professionals. Our VIP (Vision Improvement Program) is an intensive way to strengthen learned visual skills. We train the eyes to function properly within the entire learning system as intended.
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If your child is between the ages of 6 and 15, call us today at (210)-590-3386 to set up an appointment for a comprehensive screening. Any unexplained learning problem is a potential vision-related learning problem. When diagnosed early, VIP can significantly improve and often alleviate the problem entirely.
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Visual Memory: |
The ability to store and retrieve visual information |
| Visual Concentration: | The ability to maintain a visual task without distractions |
| Reversals Frequency: | Confusing lettes (b, d, p, q) |
| Visual Integration: | The ability to combine visual input with other sensory or past inputs |
| Motor Speed and Precision: | Eye-hand coordination |
| Acuity Defects: | Near-sightedness, far-sightedness, astigmatism |
| Eye-Teaming/Focusing Skills: | The ability to maintain clear and single vision at distance and near for prolonged periods without discomfort or abnormal effect |
| Visual Discrimination: | The ability to determine if two shapes, sizes, colors, positions, or distances are the same or different |
| Visual Style: | The evaluation of how a person performs a visual task in relation to accuracy, speed, and energy used |
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- KENNETH D. GALLINGER, O.D. has had extensive clinical experience with children during his twelve years of active duty in the U.S. Army and in private practice for over seventeen years. He screened thousands of school children for vision problems. He also worked closely with the Child Study Committee of the Department of Defense Schools to assist children with visual and learning-related problems. In addition, Dr. Gallinger has served on the adjunct faculty of four U.S. optometry schools training student externs in clinical skills. He is dedicated to preserving your eyesight and assisting children in reaching their maximum potential. His associates are trained to deliver the same thorough and professional eyecare.
- MAUREEN TRAVERS is the administrator of the Vision Improvement Program. Her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and Master of Education degree have provided her with excellent training for this position. She has over ten years of experience teaching children with learning disabilities and has worked extensively with developmental programs at the primary level.
- Call 210.590.3333 to learn more about our Vision Improvement Program. Can you afford to pass up this possible explanation for your child's baffling lack of success in school?