Resources & Vision Links

The College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD)
COVD is a non-profit 501(c)(3) international organization of vision care professionals, educators and researchers. Their website offers general information on vision therapy and on the link between vision and learning. It also includes current media coverage of recent developments in vision care and vision research.
www.covd.org

American Optometric Association - Children's Vision
The AOA is a national organization devoted to vision health.  Their extensive website includes information about children's vision and provides Teacher Resources.
www.aoa.org

Vision Therapy
This link provides a detailed description of visual therapy techniques, as well as success stories from all across the world, information on vision and specific learning difficulties, and frequently asked questions.
www.visiontherapy.org

Children's Vision Information Network
This is a useful introductory website for parents. Here you will find basic information on the current process of vision screening in schools and the kinds of problems that are frequently overlooked in these tests. This will also connect you to other useful introductory materials for parents.
www.childrensvision.com