Author name: Sandy Tran

While attending Western University, I became aware of many different aspects of vision including vision therapy and how it can change the lives of many people. Growing up, I was always interested in writing and being able to spread knowledge to others. I hope to continue with my education after graduating from WUCO with a residency in binocular vision to eventually be able to teach future optometry students the importance of this particular field of optometry. Find "Sandy Tran" on Google+.

Conference Review: Clinical Vision Care (CCVC) AKA “The Memphis Meeting”

As the resident liaison for the Optometric Extension Program (OEP), I had the opportunity to attend the 20th anniversary of the Conference on Clinical Vision Care (CCVC) (also known as “The Memphis Meeting”) in Memphis this past July. The conference welcomes optometrists, students and residents who practice or have an interest in behavioral optometry, and the mission …

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Top 10 Vision Therapy Activities Every Optometry Student Should Know

If you are anything like me, being in the vision therapy clinic can feel a bit overwhelming! There are colorful objects hanging from the walls and ceiling, funny-looking devices spread around the room, and extremely distracting touch screen TVs that make all kinds of noises. Considering the numerous types of vision therapy activities, it can …

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Field Vision – AOA Lecture on Sports Vision on the Football Field

At this year’s AOA Meeting, I sat in on an interesting lecture by Fraser Horn, O.D., a Nike, Inc. consultant and professor at Pacific University College of Optometry. Sports vision is currently a hot topic in optometry and Dr. Horn encourages his colleagues to incorporate sports vision in their practices. He uses the sport of …

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Binocular Vision Problems in Layman’s Terms

Do you answer “no” to the questions on vision screening forms that ask if you ever experience double vision or words moving on the page when reading? If you are like me, you’ve never experienced these symptoms that are common among patients with a binocular dysfunction.  Not being able to experience this myself, I found …

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Tips on Performing an Eye Exam on Patients with Autism

Monday morning you walk into clinic and find that your first patient is an eight-year-old boy with autism. Don’t worry if your first inclination is to panic and hope that your preceptor handles the bulk of the exam. The number one thing to remember is to BE FLEXIBLE. There are certain visual deficits that optometrists …

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