EyeCare & Vision Therapy

12/15/2022

Great summary of what providers of Optometric Vision Therapy have been tolerating for decades! Great article Dr. Leonard Press. Interested readers should read my blog article titled "The Power of Vision Therapy" - a true story. Find it at www.v-therapy.com
Don't let the granted "authorities" decide what is best for your child.

It is a paradox, in a sense, that articles still appear with cautionary tales about vision therapy. The paradox is that someone or group feels the need to “warn” or “caution& #8221…

12/06/2022

Written by Leonard J. Press OD, FAAO, FCOVD

10/25/2022

What Neuro-Optometry can do:

Long standing member of the VisionHelp Group, Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, recently had the opportunity to present to 500 of the top functional medicine practitioners from around the world at the MindShare…

07/30/2022

Optometric Neuro-Rehabilitation (Vision Therapy)

Joint Brain Injury Policy Statement by
College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) and
Neuro‐Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA)
February 19, 2019
WHEREAS, research has shown a significantly high prevalence of changes to visual function, the eye and adnexa
as well as visual symptoms related to binocular, accommodative, eye movement dysfunctions and visual
processing deficits as a consequence of brain injuries, including concussions, and
WHEREAS, the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) and the Neuro‐Optometric Rehabilitation
Association (NORA) have developed resources addressing the diagnosis and management of visual dysfunctions
and visual processing deficits, associated with brain injuries, including concussions; and
WHEREAS, Doctors of Optometry are educated and trained to diagnose and manage ocular diseases, visual,
ocular dysfunctions and visual processing deficits related to brain injuries, including concussions; and
WHEREAS, Doctors of Optometry serve an integral role as members of healthcare teams devoted to the care of
brain injured patients; therefore be it now
RESOLVED, that the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and the Neuro‐Optometric Rehabilitation
Association urge all healthcare professionals to consider the possibility that a patient’s ocular or visual signs or
symptoms may have been a result of a brain injury, including a concussion; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and the Neuro‐Optometric Rehabilitation
Association recommend an optometric evaluation to determine the presence of brain injury‐related ocular
changes, visual dysfunctions and visual processing deficits for persons who have sustained a brain injury,
including a concussion, and to provide medical and/or functional optometric rehabilitation services.

07/30/2022

Optometric Neuro-Rehabilitation (Vision Therapy) is badly needed but most commercial insurance companies refuse to cover it.

Recent research on how the brain can repair itself has led to new treatments for concussions. Many patients suffering from head injuries report dramatic results through the new use of brain exercises, puzzles, physical therapy and even special eye glasses.

07/30/2022

Medical Politics inhibits proper patient care.

Any time you see a joint policy statement from the following groups, you can bet that you won’t find anything positive in it about Optometry or optometric vision therapy. They are, the AAP (A…

03/20/2022

When it comes to modern treatment of eye disease there is a strong emphasis in the current literature and continuing education on the latest and most advanced methods for quality patient care. Sure…

02/01/2022

JOSEPH M. PEDERZOLLI, O.D., FCOVD
EYECARE & VISION THERAPY CTR.
32 E. BROADWAY ST., ALLIANCE, OH 44601
(330) 913-7333 www.v-therapy.com
Fax (330) 913-7334

Over time there is always change. I have been providing optometric services since 1979 and I appreciate your continued loyalty and support over the years. No, this isn’t a retirement announcement but I am making some office policy changes as of April 14, 2022. I do feel it is time for me to taper down to specific Third Party insurances that I accept. So after April 14, 2022 I will only accept Traditional Medicare (no advantage plans), CareSource, Lions Club, and also continue with self-pay patients.
After April 14, 2022 there will be no Third Party Vision Plans accepted such as EyeMed and VSP. I will continue to accept payments via cash, check, credit card, and Care Credit.
I will continue offering the same services that you have been accustomed to; I’m just limiting my Third Party billing services. So I can continue doing your vision exam, but if you want to have your prescription filled using your vision insurance plan through another provider – that can be done and it is totally understandable.
I am grateful to be chosen by you in the past, and I still hope to be your choice in the present. I hope this letter finds you well. Keep safe!
Sincerely,

Joseph M. Pederzolli, O.D., F.C.O.V.D.

10/26/2021

This is what Visual Perceptual Motor training is all about.

I’d like to share some concepts with you from a book that I couldn’t resist buying in Barnes & Noble last week, the top of its pages apparently yellowed from sitting on the shelf fo…

09/19/2021

In order to "get it",, read the entire article and view the video.

It was through Sue Barry’s Facebook post that I learned about Robert Bryan (Buzz) Crockett, and of his passing. Like another famous Crockett before him, Buzz was described in his obituary as …

09/11/2021

Something for Education to think about.

Published in Eye Care News · September 10, 2021 School-Based Vision Program Has Positive Impact on Reading Positive impact on reading seen for female students, those in special education, those in lowest quartile at baseline HealthDay    Save  Recommend  Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Print Em...