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Understanding Body Image and Movement Control in Children

I’m being innovative! Actually, I’m working on getting over my fear of the camera by discussing things with you, like the visual skills that affect learning. So, here’s my debut video with resources.

P.S. Here’s how you spell that word that I mangled during this recording – proprioceptive.

Resource Guide for Parents: Finding Vision Specialists for Children

Understanding the Specialists

  • Neuro-Ophthalmologists: Medical doctors who diagnose and treat neurological causes of vision problems. Essential for kids with complex or unexplained visual-motor issues.

  • Vision Therapists & Neuro-Optometrists: Specialists trained in visual rehabilitation, improving eye movement coordination and visual perception through therapy and exercises.

  • Orthoptists: Professionals who provide non-surgical treatment of eye movement and binocular vision disorders, often working with neuro-ophthalmologists.

When to Seek Help
Watch for signs such as clumsiness, difficulty with writing or sports, poor eye coordination, frequent falls, or complaints about dizziness or blurry vision. Early evaluation can significantly improve outcomes.

State-by-State Directory: Leading Providers

State Provider Name & Specialty Location & Contact Notes
Alabama Dr. Nicole Guyette, OD (Optometrist) VA & Mental Health Center Birmingham, AL Vision therapy and pediatric eye care va
California Dr. Madhu Agarwal, MD, Neuro-Ophthalmologist Newport Beach, CA Specialized in neuro-ophthalmology nanosweb
Florida Eye Physicians of Central Florida, Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinic Maitland, FL, (407) 767-6411 Comprehensive neuro-ophthalmology services nanosweb
Georgia Specialist listings via Optometrists Network Various locations Extensive vision therapy providers directory optometrists
Illinois Vision Therapy Clinics & Optometry Centers Multiple locations Vision therapy with emphasis on children optometrists
Michigan Dr. Poonam Bansal, Henry Ford Health System Detroit, MI Neuro-ophthalmology and visual rehab nanosweb
New York Rudrani Banik, MD, Neuro-Ophthalmologist New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, NYC Pediatric neuro-ophthalmology expert nanosweb
Pennsylvania Dr. Grant T. Liu, MD, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Pediatric neuro-ophthalmology leader chop
Allentown Vision Therapy, Dr. Jay Feder OD Allentown, PA Vision therapy & rehabilitation optometrists
Texas Ore-ofe Adesina, MD, University of Texas Houston, TX Neuro-ophthalmology specialty care nanosweb
Virginia Dr. Phil Aitken, MD, University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Burlington, VT Neurological eye disorders specialist nanosweb
Washington Multiple Vision Therapy Centers Listed in Directory Various Pediatric vision therapy specialists optometrists

How to Use This Guide:

  1. Identify your state above for a starting contact.

  2. Contact the clinics or specialists for appointments and to inquire about pediatric visuo-proprioceptive or neuro-visual rehabilitation services.

  3. Many centers coordinate with occupational therapists and orthoptists to deliver comprehensive care.

  4. For more providers, use these directories:

    • North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Directorynanosweb+1

    • Vision Therapy Eye Doctors Directory (optometrists.org)optometrists

    • Consortium of Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmologists (cpnoweb.org)cpnoweb

  1. https://www.va.gov/optometry/service_directory_by_state.asp
  2. https://www.nanosweb.org/i4a/memberDirectory/?bIsWizard=0&ALERT=&WIDGETPREVIEW=0&srch_ISDIRECTORY_hidden_54=1&directory_id=3&PAGE_VERSION=&start=1&submitFlag=1&srch_DIRECTORY_STATE_stateList_18=&pageID=3390&srch_WORK_COUNTRY_CODE_countryList_35=US&action=resultsListing&bAdminPopup=0&ACTIVATEMOBILE=false&controller=memberDirectory&viewAll=0
  3. https://www.optometrists.org/vision-therapy-eye-doctors-directory/
  4. https://www.nanosweb.org/i4a/memberDirectory/?submitFlag=1&pageID=3390&directory_id=3&bAdminPopup=0&srch_WORK_COUNTRY_CODE_countryList_35=US&bIsWizard=0&PAGE_VERSION=&WIDGETPREVIEW=0&start=21&srch_DIRECTORY_STATE_stateList_18=&ACTIVATEMOBILE=false&action=resultsListing&controller=memberDirectory&viewAll=0&ALERT=&srch_ISDIRECTORY_hidden_54=1
  5. https://www.chop.edu/doctors/liu-grant-t
  6. https://www.optometrists.org/vision-therapy-eye-doctors/allentown-pennsylvania-united-states/
  7. https://www.nanosweb.org/find-a-doctor/
  8. https://www.cpnoweb.org
  9. https://www.willseye.org/medical-services/subspecialty-services/neuro-ophthalmology/
  10. https://www.allentownvisiontherapy.com/contact-us
  11. https://www.lvhn.org/medical-services/neuro-ophthalmology/doctors
  12. https://locate.covd.org
  13. https://www.lvhn.org/medical-services/neuro-ophthalmology/locations
  14. https://allentownvisiontherapy.com/find-eye-doctor-directory
  15. https://www.pennmedicine.org/specialties/ophthalmology
  16. https://www.ontrackreading.com/perspectives/find-a-vision-therapy-provider
  17. https://www.pennstatehealth.org/services-treatments/eye-vision
  18. https://superiorvision.com/locator/
  19. https://www.nyee.edu/care/eye/neuro-ophthalmology
  20. https://npidb.org/doctors/eye_and_vision/vision-therapy_152wv0400x/pa/?page=2
  21. https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/find-a-doctor

 

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