Vision is More Than 20/20

This week's episode features Dr. Beth Knighton of Bright Eyes Family Vision Care/ Bright Eyes Kids that highlights the special needs population! We talk about common eye issues, her approach to giving an exam and tips for parents! Find Dr. Knighton at her website here Instagram Facebook __________________________________________________________________ Follow us @ Visionismorethan2020 @twinfo...

The doctors are joined by Dr. Poonam Nathu who has pioneered a virtual vision therapy platform and created something called " The Vision Enhancement" program that is a video- based therapy that teaches you comprehensive tools to help strengthen and optimize your visual system for high performance in academics and professionally! Tune in to learn more about virtual vision therapy and all...

On this week's episode the doctors are joined by Dr. Ilana Gelfond-Polnariev of NYC Pupil who talks all about the importance of early vision exam, the InfantSEE program and her book, " The ABCs of How You and I See." To find Dr. Gelfond: NYC Pupil: Website Email: nycpupil@gmail.com Book: "The ABC's of How You and I See" This episode is brought to you by Lumenis; check...

This week the doctors deep dive into amblyopia ('lazy eye'): what is it, causes, and treatment options!    Check out our Weekly Insight: The Beyond 20/20 Project (beyond2020project.org) This organization educates, funds studies and provides access to vision therapy through a scholarship program! This episode is brought to you by Lumenis; check their website out here _____________________...

This week's episode is a "From the Vault" episode where we bring back an episode recorded with author Wendy Beth Rosen. Wendy Beth Rosen is an author, educational consultant and a mother who has made it her life's work to bring awareness to the link between vision and learning. After her own daughter struggled in school she found the underlying etiology in her visual system and...

This week's episode highlights that August is Vision & Learning Month! Learn all about why we have a whole month dedicated to this topic! Follow us @visionismorethan2020 Instagram Find Dr. Geiger here: Optimum Vision and Eye care (optimumvisionaz.com)

Tune into this week's episode to learn about GUNNAR Optiks and how this company sets itself apart from other blue light blocking companies.  The doctors are joined by Georgina Petrie, GUNNAR's marketing director, who highlights all of the glasses options available.  Click here to see the St. Jude's X GUNNAR campaign and donate today! Follow us @visionismorethan2020 Instagram

This week's episode features Dr. Juanita Collier of 4D Vision Gym where we discuss racial disparity in access to visual screenings and coverage of vision therapy services. Tune in and share this episode to help bring awareness to this issue! Find Dr. Collier Here ! This episode is brought to you by Lumenis; check their website out here Follow us @visionismorethan2020 Instagram

This episode the doctors go through treatment options for strabismic patients! They even tackle the debate of surgery vs. vision therapy and why they think a team approach is best! This week's Weekly Insight we highlight Dr. Sue Barry's ("Stereo Sue") Books! Here are the links: Fixing My Gaze Coming to Our Senses This episode is brought to you by Lumenis; check their website ou...

This episode is Part 1 of 2 where we tackle the topic of "strabismus." Drs. Zilnicki & Licausi go through what a strabismus is and all the pieces to the extensive work-up of a strabismic patient!  Tune in for next week where we discuss treatment options ! This episode is brought to you by Lumenis; check their website out here Follow us @visionismorethan2020 Instagram

This episode we highlight the link between ADHD and Convergence Insufficiency.  We discuss studies that show a 3x increased risk with both, possible etiologies and how treatment of convergence insufficiency can improve ADHD symptoms. Link to studies: The Relationship between Convergence Insufficiency and ADHD: Strabismus: Vol 13, No 4 (tandfonline.com) Improvement in Academic Behaviors Following S...

Today's episodes Drs. Zilnicki & Licausi go into depth about the 4 most common binocular vision dysfunctions: convergence insufficiency, convergence excess, divergence insufficiency, and divergence excess. They talk about signs/symptoms and treatment options for all of them!  Tune in to learn more! Weekly Insight: GUNNAR x St. Jude - click here to donate today! This episode is brought to...

This episode is from way deep down in the vault (Episode 3 to be exact!), but it highlights what a vision therapy evaluation is and how it differs from a standard eye exam.  We will be getting back to our function vision roots on the podcast, but before we jumped back in we wanted to highlight the importance of getting the proper work-up in understanding your (or your child's) vision! This ep...

Today's episode wraps up our ocular disease segment! We are tackling glaucoma with Dr. Nate Lighthizer, O.D., F.A.A.O, who is the Associate Dean of NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry.   You can email Dr. Lighthizer directly: lighthiz@nsuok.edu

Today's episode we talk with Dr. John Mauro of SightMD where we discuss refractive surgery, what makes a good candidate and options for patients!  A litte about Dr. Mauro: John Mauro,D.O. specializes in cataract and LASIK surgery and is driven to provide exceptional eyesight to patients. Previously a pharmacist, Dr. Mauro earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from St. John’s University,...

Today's episode Drs. Zilnicki & Licausi talk about what thyroid eye disease is, signs/symptoms and treatment options! This episode is brought to you by Lumenis; check their website out here Follow us @visionismorethan2020 Instagram

This week's episode the doctors are joined by Dr. Arthur Kim to discuss all things myopia management!  We discuss what myopia is, why myopia is such a concern and treatment options. Find Dr. Kim here Visit Lumenis' website here Follow us @visionismorethan2020 Instagram

The doctors are joined by Dr. Art Epstein of the Dry Eye Center of Arizona. Dr. Epstein is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to dry eye disease and he shares with us his thoughts on IPL treatment and Lumenis' new product! Visit Lumenis' website here Follow us @visionismorethan2020 Instagram Find Dr. Art Epstein here Email: artepstein@gmail.com

This week's episode was brought to you by a scheduling conflict!  The doctors recorded this short and sweet podcast to highlight what a ptosis is, the possible etiologies and treatment options. You might hear a little voice in the background.  Teddy, Dr. Licausi's son, made his podcast debut!   We hope you enjoy :) Visit Lumenis' website here Follow us @visionismorethan2020 Instagra...

This week's episode the doctors review all the different things 'pink eye' can be!  Tune in to learn  all about viral conjunctivitis,  bacterial conjunctivitis, herpes virus, allergic conjunctivitis and more! Visit Lumenis' website here Follow us @visionismorethan2020 Instagram

This is a previous episode where the doctors talk all about dry eyes and allergies! We felt that it was a great episode to re-highlight as we are in the throes of allergy season!  We hope you enjoy! Follow us @twinforksoptometry Facebook Instagram Join our private Facebook group: Vision is More Than 20/20

The doctors are joined by Dr. Justin Bazan of Park Slope Eye on today's episode where they talk all about the negative effects UV/blue-light from the sun have on every layer of your eye! Find Dr. Bazan here: Brooklyn's Choice For Eyecare & Eye Wear | Park Slope Eye Follow us @twinforksoptometry Facebook Instagram Join our private Facebook group: Vision is More Than 20/20

This week's episode the doctors are joined by Dr. Suzanne Sherman, who specializes in complex and medically necessary contact lens fittings, anterior segment disease and primary care.  We talk all about specialty contacts lenses and the function of vision! You can email Dr. Sherman at: suzanne.sherman@columbia.edu To schedule an appointment with her click here Follow us @twinforksoptometry Fa...

This week's episode highlight how diabetes, hypertension and cholesterol can affect your eyes and vision.  The doctors delve into the disease process, the signs/symptoms of the disease in your eye and treatment! Make sure to get your yearly eye exam and physical! Follow us @twinforksoptometry Facebook Instagram Join our private Facebook group: Vision is More Than 20/20

Today's episode kicks off the Ocular Health Series!  The doctors talk all about what Age-Related Macular Degeneration  (ARMD) is, risk factors, treatment options and how we can improve visual function! Follow us @twinforksoptometry Facebook Instagram Join our private Facebook group: Vision is More Than 20/20