"Naoise,
As for reading signs vs. seeing depth, back in my days of blurred vision I was always just trying to read clearly. I just wanted clear vision and never thought about depth. I never thought about strabismus, because I'd…"
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Robyn Martin replied to Naoise McMullin's discussion Visual acuity and vision therapy in the group Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum
Robyn Martin replied to Naoise McMullin's discussion Visual acuity and vision therapy in the group Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum"Naoise,
My vision therapist has explained to me that basically you only have so much energy to do various things. If much effort is going toward eye teaming, then focusing and peripheral vision suffer. I think of the example of how…"
Robyn Martin replied to Naoise McMullin's discussion Visual acuity and vision therapy in the group Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum"Naoise,
My understanding is that minus lenses tighten everything down - more converging. So for people with strabismus who are already crossing the eyes, this can become worse. Both of my eyes are a bit nearsighted and both see really…"
Robyn Martin joined Robin Benoit's group
Team Jillian: Advocacy Group for Patients and Parents
Join Robin and Jillian Benoit, authors of "Jillian's Story: How Vision Therapy Changed My Daughter's Life" in advocating vision therapy and comprehensive eye exams. Group for patients, parents, doctors and vision therapists.
Robyn Martin replied to Felicity Palmer's discussion Do you hold your pen with an "inefficient" grip? in the group Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum"I was trying to edit my comment and ran out of time. I meant to say your comment about your right foot and Nikki's comment about posture were interesting. When I first started having vision improvements I realized I could stand…"
Robyn Martin replied to Felicity Palmer's discussion Do you hold your pen with an "inefficient" grip? in the group Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum"Yes, the focus of therapy is the same for me. The slant board is just a tool for use at home. I had to go back through my papers and found the explanation that came with it - reading and writing at a certain angle is better for the eyes…"
Robyn Martin replied to Felicity Palmer's discussion Do you hold your pen with an "inefficient" grip? in the group Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum"Did you get a slant board when you started VT? They are given at the office where I do therapy. The company is called Visual Edge. My son also did VT for a form of strabismus (accommodative esotropia). Once my doctor told me…"
Robyn Martin replied to Felicity Palmer's discussion Do you hold your pen with an "inefficient" grip? in the group Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum"I do have an awkward pencil grip, though my thumb does not wrap. I was corrected by teachers very often in early elementary school, but I never really got the hang of it. I just had a VT appt. today and felt a little embarrassed, as usual, turning…"
Robyn Martin replied to Felicity Palmer's discussion Ophthamologist dismisses VT in the group Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum"Felicity, I enjoyed reading your story and can relate to much of what you wrote in your intro. I joined Sovoto awhile back but haven't gotten around to posting anything. Like you, I did not have trouble reading. I guess this…"
Robyn Martin joined Lynda Rimke's group
Adult Strabismic Patients' Forum
Join a discussion place for adult strabismic patients and developmental optometrists to share insights and stories; questions and encouragement.Stereopsis is our goal. "Fixing My Gaze" by Susan Barry is our inspiration.See More
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- I am 37 years old and have strabismus. I have had no treatment other than some eye drops as a child. I was told about VT last fall and am to start soon. Now I understand that strabismus affects abilities and am eager to begin therapy.
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