Optometrist vs. Opthamalogist: What's the Difference? Product Features and Specials

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward Pocket Full of Therapy Optometrist Vs. Opthamalogist: What's the Difference? Opthamology  deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eyeball and surrounding orbit.   Optometry deals with  examining the eyes and visual systems for defects or abnormalities as well as the medical diagnosis and management of eye disease Why are they important to your child?  Does your child have difficuty with reading, writing, or copying skills?  Maybe they omit letters when copying from the board or reverse letters when writing.  Have they had their vision checked?   An opthamologist will test their sight and acuity, the anatomy and physiology of their eyes.  A developmental optometrist will look at how their eyes work together  Some Signs Your Child Might Need A Developmental Optometrist Headaches with near work Burning itchy or watery eyes  Skipping or repeating lines when reading  Difficulty copying from chalkboard  Tilting head or closing one eye when reading  Omitting letters or words with reading  Misaligning numbers or digits  Poor reading comprehension  ​Holding papers and books close to face  ​Losing items  Difficulty completing written work within an appropriate amount of time  Difficulty forming letters correctly  What Your OT May Assess In The Area of Vision Figure Ground: ​The ability to locate an object within a background such as in hidden pictures.  ​Visual Closure: ​The ability to identify an incomplete figure, necesary in forming letters  ​Visual Discrimination: ​The ability to recognize the differences in figures or pictures  ​Short Term Visual Memory: ​The ability to recall a figure or letter when it is removed from vision  You're receiving this because you subscribed or placed an order with Pocket Full of Therapy. We will NEVER share or sell your info. Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe Contact Us: (800) PFOT-124 (732) 462-4474 *An OT is always available to answer questions or assist in selecting the right item!