3 minute warm-up john p. jacobi, od, fcovd developmental optometrist suburban eye care
TRANSCRIPT
3 Minute Warm-Up
John P. Jacobi, OD, FCOVDDevelopmental Optometrist
Suburban Eye Care
2
The Myth of 20/20 Vision
Most vision problems go undetected
because most people think
20/20 = perfect vision.
3
30 Seconds Each:BreathingPeripheral vs Central AwarenessAccommodationConvergenceSaccades/PursuitsEye Ball Calisthenics
Breathing
– Importance of breathing
– Why are we doing this?
Localization
– Where is it?
– Where am I?
– Laterality and Directionality
Peripheral vs. Central Awareness
– Relaxation– Beginning of Spatial Awareness
Why is spatial awareness important Inattention, behavioral problems,
disorganized– Exploring visual span for reading
How much of the word can I see?Reading efficiency
Fixation
–Steadiness of
–Head rotations
Accommodation aka Focusing
– Near far flexibility
– Improve reserve power more comfort more endurance
– Copying from the board
Focusing Problems
Focusing is the physical ability to quickly, easily and clearly shift focus from looking at objects up close to seeing things far away. (Think of focusing a camera or a pair of binoculars.)
There is an ACCURACY factor and a SPEED factor. 10
Convergence
Eyes Have to Point to the Same Place
12
Eyes Have to Point to the Same Place
Convergence
– Eye coordination and teaming
– Maintaining clear, single focus at reading distance
– Warm-up designed to help with gaining and maintaining visual attention
Words Words Words Words Words
Words WordsWordsWordsWordsWords
Words WordsWordsWordsWordsWords
Tracking
14
Saccades/Pursuits
– Critical for tracking when reading and for sports
– GoalImproving reading efficiencyStimulating cognitive function
through sensory and motor activities
Eye Ball Calisthenics
– Loosen up the vision system
– Move eyes freely and fluidly get into parasympathetic mode more visual information can be
processed
– Help maintain overall visual performance throughout the day
Stay in Touch With Us
Twitter @suburbaneyecareFacebook.com/suburbaneyecarePinterest.com/suburbaneyecareDr. John Jacobi O.D. FCOVD(734) 525-8170