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Dr. Howard Kushner and Sherry Sherlock operate Integrative Vision Therapy in Saratoga Springs,
\nspecializing in behavioral optometry and how improved vision can enhance a person’s abilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

BY LIZ WITBECK<\/p>\n

With many children in the United States struggling
\nacademically, parents are looking for answers
\nto help their children. Academic struggles and
\nlearning disorders are frequently linked to vision
\nproblems, according to Dr. Howard Kushner and
\nSherry Sherlock, who operate Integrative Vision
\nTherapy in Saratoga Springs.<\/p>\n

As vision therapists, they specialize in behavioral
\noptometry and how improved vision can
\nenhance a person’s abilities in the classroom,
\nworkplace, and life.<\/p>\n

“Eighty to 94 percent of students who struggle
\nhave vision issues,” said Dr. Kushner. “Many
\nchildren receive occupational therapy, physical
\ntherapy. But they won’t progress if there is a vision
\nproblem.”<\/p>\n

Integrative Vision Therapy relocated in August
\nfrom offices in Clifton Park to Saratoga Springs.
\nThey are now located at 3 Franklin Square, on
\nthe first floor.<\/p>\n


\n“We liked the community,” said Sherlock, director
\nof services for the business. “It had more
\nof a family feel. We see so many kids, so that was
\nimportant. Being a resident of Saratoga, I wanted
\nto live where I worked.”<\/p>\n

Many of the patients who come to Integrative
\nVision Therapy are children who are struggling
\nin school. ADD\/ADHD, behavioral issues, autism,
\nnon-verbal learning orders, dyslexia, and other
\nnon-specified learning disabilities are just a few
\nof the reasons a person might seek out a vision
\ntherapist.<\/p>\n

Other patients are older and may have had a
\nconcussion, stroke, trauma, or other injury that is
\naffecting their vision. Patients are often referred to
\nvision therapists from a teacher, an occupational
\ntherapist, a pediatrician or a family friend. Infants
\nas young as three months old have come in for an
\nassessment.<\/p>\n

During an initial visit, Kushner conducts an eye
\nassessment for the patient. He is able to check for
\neye-hand coordination, focus, depth perception,
\nvisual processing, visual memory and other skills
\nrelated to the eyes. He can also prescribe eyeglasses
\nif necessary.<\/p>\n

He has a doctor of optometry degree from the
\nSUNY College of Optometry.<\/p>\n

If vision therapy is needed, patients come in
\nonce a week to receive therapy with Sherlock.
\nDescribed as “physical therapy for the eyes,” vision
\ntherapy is a personalized therapeutic program to
\nhelp a patient improve their vision and reach their
\ngoals. Activities during therapy sessions may include
\ntapping a ball to a rhythm, or bouncing a ball
\nand trying to hit a target in the center of the room.<\/p>\n

“A lot of kids don’t know they are doing therapy,
\nbecause we just play games,” said Sherlock.<\/p>\n

Integrative Vision Therapy also offers a sports
\nvision integration class for children who compete
\nin athletics and have vision difficulties.
\nKushner and Sherlock said in the course of
\nseveral weeks, patients are able to make significant
\nstrides in their vision. Many students are able to
\nsee their grades in school increase while doing a
\nvision therapy program.<\/p>\n

“Our reputation and our results make us different,”
\nsaid Kushner. He said many people go to
\ndifferent doctors looking for help but don’t get
\nanswers. “And they come to us, and we can give
\nthem one.”<\/p>\n

“It’s one of my passions to help human beings,”
\nsaid Sherlock.<\/p>\n

Integrative Vision Therapy is dedicated to holistic
\nwellbeing, referring to themselves as a “wellness
\ncenter for children.” Lectures are often held at the
\noffice on various topics related to medicine, natural
\nhealth, and wellness.<\/p>\n

On Friday, Feb. 6, Kushner will hold a lecture
\nabout the relationship between concussion and
\nvision. The talk begins at 6 p.m. and is free and
\nopen to the public.<\/p>\n

People who are interested in finding out if
\nvision therapy is the right choice for them can
\ncall to schedule an evaluation. Integrative Vision
\nTherapy accepts some insurance. To schedule an
\nappointment or find out more information, visit
\nintegrativevisiontherapy.com or call 886-1710.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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