﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:03:11 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Learning Disabilities Awareness Month:  Inadequate Vision Screenings Contributing to Epidemic of Children with Learning Problems</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/learning-disabilities-awareness-month--inadequate-vision-screenings-contributing-to-epidemic-of-chil,c9837871</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1992366</guid><description><![CDATA[Only two years after The Nation’s Report Card showed that only 38% of students could read at or above the level of “proficient,” our nation’s children continue to struggle with reading – at epidemic levels.  Many parents are told their children aren’t far enough behind to warrant special services at school, yet they continue to struggle with reading and learning.  Other children are misdiagnosed with learning disabilities when in fact they have undiagnosed vision problems at the root of their struggles.

“In June 2011, we featured a story about educators in New Jersey (http://www.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2015 17:56:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>20th Anniversary of August is National Children’s Vision and Learning Month: Eye Coordination Problems Can Make Words “Hop Like Frogs”</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/20th-anniversary-of-august-is-national-children-s-vision-and-learning-month--eye-coordination-proble,c9810757</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1950135</guid><description><![CDATA[With many children going back to school in August, now is the perfect time to focus on the critical link between vision and learning. 

“More than 5 million children in the U.S. have eye coordination and eye focusing disorders which cause them to continue struggling with reading despite the best interventions,” shares Dr. Kara Heying, OD, FCOVD, President of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD); (http://www.covd.org) “Children don’t know how they are supposed to see, so they rarely complain; they show us they have a problem with their behavior.”

Jude was a bright]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2015 21:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>August is National Children’s Vision &amp; Learning Month: Optometrists focus on Visual Symptoms from Concussions that Block Learning</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/august-is-national-children-s-vision---learning-month--optometrists-focus-on-visual-symptoms-from-co,c9800857</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1934774</guid><description><![CDATA[August is the 20th annual observation of National Children’s Vision & Learning Month (http://www.covd.org/?page=August_VL) and a perfect time to shed light on the vision problems associated with concussions that impact academic performance.

Shelby Hedges’ concussion occurred during the first soccer game of the high school season. Prior to her concussion Shelby was an avid reader, but afterwards, she had trouble with reading (http://www.covd.org/?page=Reading_Writing) and focusing as soon as she started trying to do her schoolwork. After about 1 month it was obvious her difficulties were]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:15:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Children’s Vision &amp; Learning Month: Texas Mother Shares How She Put an End to Homework Battles</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/children-s-vision---learning-month--texas-mother-shares-how-she-put-an-end-to-homework-battles,c9787169</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1911059</guid><description><![CDATA[When children struggle with reading and learning it can impact the entire family. “Homework was a daily battle. Tears often ensued as we attempted to work our way through the assignment; read a few words, stop, silence, frustration,” shares mother of three, Wendy Kinkade from San Antonio, Texas. 

“Many homework battles occur when there is no apparent explanation for why the child avoids reading.  The child is bright, interested in and understanding of material when presented in an auditory format,” Dr. Kara Heying, OD, FCOVD, President of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2015 14:59:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Members Honored at College of Optometrists in Vision Development 45th Annual Meeting</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/members-honored-at-college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development-45th-annual-meeting,c9764209</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1877085</guid><description><![CDATA[Six individuals received awards for their contributions to developmental optometry during the Awards Luncheon held at the 45thAnnual Meeting of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (http://www.covd.org) (COVD), April 17, 2015, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Receiving recognition were Dr. Michael F. Gallaway, Dr. Carol Marusich, Certified Optometric Vision Therapist Jessica Stevenson, Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Ms. Toni Bristol, and Ms. Michele Hillman.

The 2015 A.M. Skeffington Award for outstanding contributions to the optometric literature in the areas of behavioral vision care and]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:07:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Helping Children with Autism Focus on the World Around Them – COVD Supports Autism Awareness Month</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/helping-children-with-autism-focus-on-the-world-around-them---covd-supports-autism-awareness-month,c9750084</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1855704</guid><description><![CDATA[For parents of children with Autism, it is a never ending quest to sort through all the different therapies that are available to help improve quality of life for those on the spectrum. For Autism Awareness Month (http://www.covd.org/?page=Autism), the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) (http://www.covd.org) is bringing awareness to the availability of optometric vision therapy (http://www.covd.org/?page=Vision_Therapy) and how it can positively impact those on the spectrum.

“I was always told my son, Cass (who was diagnosed with high functioning Autism in January 2014]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2015 17:21:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVD Recognizes March is Brain Injury Awareness Month: Missing Link to the Rehabilitation Process</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/covd-recognizes-march-is-brain-injury-awareness-month--missing-link-to-the-rehabilitation-process,c9733287</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1829809</guid><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest challenges brain injury survivors face is recovering enough to return to work or school. Brain injuries (http://www.covd.org/?page=BrainInjury) impact people from all walks and stages of life. Some recover quickly and others take years. Optometric vision therapy (http://www.covd.org/?page=Vision_Therapy) can make all the difference.

“Vision problems can interfere with the recovery process. Unfortunately many people who have vision problems resulting from head trauma (http://www.covd.org/?page=ABI) don’t always realize that part of their symptoms (http://www.covd.org/?]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2015 21:07:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>College of Optometrists in Vision Development Awards Board Certification</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development-awards-board-certification,c9676576</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1744609</guid><description><![CDATA[College of Optometrists in Vision Development (http://www.covd.org) welcomed 19 new Certified Optometric Vision Therapists (COVT) and 26 Fellows of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD) at the 44th Annual Meeting in San Diego, California.

To obtain Fellowship (http://www.covd.org/?page=Fellowship) optometrists must complete a guided study program involving submission of written responses to a series of questions relating to clinical diagnosis, treatment and patient management, and three detailed case reports for evaluation by the International Examination and]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2014 19:12:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Members Honored at College of Optometrists in Vision Development 44th Annual Meeting</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/members-honored-at-college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development-44th-annual-meeting,c9673408</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1743927</guid><description><![CDATA[Six individuals received awards for their contributions to developmental optometry during the Awards Luncheon held at the 44th Annual Meeting of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (http://www.covd.org) (COVD), October 24, 2014, in San Diego, California. Receiving recognition were Drs. Rochelle Mozlin, Gary Williams, Irwin Suchoff, Andrea Thau, Tamara Oechslin, and Certified Optometric Vision Therapist, Deborah Killion.

The 2014 A.M. Skeffington Award for outstanding contributions to the optometric literature in the areas of behavioral vision care and vision therapy was]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2014 19:45:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vision Problems Masquerade as Learning Disabilities</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/vision-problems-masquerade-as-learning-disabilities,c9653826</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1708824</guid><description><![CDATA[For Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, this October, the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (http://www.covd.org) (COVD) is bringing attention to the fact that vision problems can often masquerade as learning disabilities.

“When a vision problem is at the root of a child’s struggles with learning, it is often very correctable,” shares Ida Chung, OD, FCOVD, President of COVD; “This is good news for parents (https://covd.site-ym.com/?page=Patients_Parents) and educators. Often years of struggling can be turned around with a program of optometric vision therapy (https://covd.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2014 12:47:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Children’s Vision &amp; Learning Month Campaign Informs Parents about the Critical Link between Vision and Learning - Help COVD Spread the Word!</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/children-s-vision---learning-month-campaign-informs-parents-about-the-critical-link-between-vision-a,c9630214</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1674407</guid><description><![CDATA[In 1995 President Bill Clinton launched the August Campaign for Children’s Vision and Learning Month (http://www.covd.org/?page=August_VL) by issuing a Presidential Proclamation wherein he states: “Sadly, many American children suffer from vision-related learning disabilities that jeopardize their academic success. But with early intervention, many sight problems can be easily corrected, enabling these students to excel.” Since then, August carries a special message for parents throughout the world. If your child is struggling with reading, it is time to ensure he or she has the visual]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 13:04:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Could Your Child’s Struggle with Reading and Learning be Due to an Undiagnosed Vision Problem? COVD Reaches Out to Parents to Answer Their Questions</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/could-your-child-s-struggle-with-reading-and-learning-be-due-to-an-undiagnosed-vision-problem--covd-,c9623839</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1665283</guid><description><![CDATA[As part of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development’s annual international observance that August is Children’s Vision and Learning Month, (http://www.covd.org/?page=August_VL) a Public Service Announcement (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnYLCQC7zxg&feature=youtu.be) was issued which helps answer parents’ questions about why their children continue to struggle with reading and learning.

“Whether it is the mystery of the bright child who struggles with reading or the child who takes forever to do homework, the story is often the same,” shares Ida Chung, OD, FCOVD, President of]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2014 13:47:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Learning Problems Can Be in the Eyes: A Back-to-School Message from the College of Optometrists in Vision Development</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/learning-problems-can-be-in-the-eyes--a-back-to-school-message-from-the-college-of-optometrists-in-v,c9610899</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1646729</guid><description><![CDATA[In preparation for the new school year, families around the world focus on making sure their children are ready to go back to school. “However, in addition to filling their children’s back-to-school checklists, parents also need to include a very important school supply-an eye examination (http://www.covd.org/?page=exam),” says Dr. Ida Chung, COVD President. “Most parents assume incorrectly that their child can see well enough to learn.”

When a child struggles with reading, attentive parents can often see that something isn’t right. They can see there is something wrong with how their]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2014 17:45:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Poor Grades Explained by Vision Problems: College of Optometrists in Vision Development offers hope to parents of struggling readers</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/poor-grades-explained-by-vision-problems--college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development-offers-hope-,c9597614</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1626967</guid><description><![CDATA[When school resumes in August, educators, parents, and students will strive to improve reading levels. According to the Common Core Curriculum, “Students will be challenged and asked questions that push them to refer back to what they’ve read.” Yet, according to Ida Chung, OD, FCOVD, and President of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD), (http://www.covd.org) “students who have eye coordination and eye movement problems struggle to read and have trouble remembering what they read which will make this task nearly impossible. That’s why we observe August as International]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2014 20:11:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Childhood Reading Struggles:  The Answer may be in the Eyes. COVD Supports International Children’s Vision and Learning Month</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/childhood-reading-struggles---the-answer-may-be-in-the-eyes--covd-supports-international-children-s-,c9582832</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1604440</guid><description><![CDATA[When a child struggles with reading, parents (http://www.covd.org/?page=Patients_Parents) and teachers (http://www.covd.org/?page=Educators) often think that a vision problem might be at the root of the child’s problems. A trip to the school nurse or the pediatrician will often assure them that their child can see just fine or “20/20,” and a vision issue is incorrectly ruled out. In some cases parents will even take their child to an eye doctor and be told everything is fine, despite the fact that their child has an eye coordination or eye movement disorder. [image]

“The majority of]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2014 17:39:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Missing Piece to the Autism Puzzle:  College of Optometrists in Vision Development Shares the Visual Link to Autistic Behaviors</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/a-missing-piece-to-the-autism-puzzle--college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development-shares-the-visua,c9567587</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1580053</guid><description><![CDATA[COVD Supports Autism Awareness
The recent report from the CDC presents an alarming 30% rise in the rate of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) from just 2 years ago. Now that the autism rate is 1 in 68 children, the message from the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) in recognition of Autism Awareness Month needs to take center stage.

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“While the search to find the exact cause for ASD is ongoing, the visual link to autistic behaviors (http://www.covd.org/?page=Autism) provides some answers and help to improve quality of life,” states COVD President, Dr. Ida Chung,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2014 15:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brain Injury Awareness Month:  College of Optometrists in Vision Development Focuses on Help for Double Vision</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/brain-injury-awareness-month--college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development-focuses-on-help-for-doub,c9544577</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1547763</guid><description><![CDATA[Head injuries can be devastating and cause lasting life challenges.  Double vision, dizziness, difficulty reading, as well as balance and movement problems, typically plague people who have had a head injury.

“Research indicates that as high as 80% of people who have had a traumatic brain injury are struggling with a variety of different vision problems which are a direct result of their injury,” states Dr. Ida Chung, President of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (http://www.covd.org/) (COVD), “We are highlighting the visual aspect of head injuries in honor of Brain]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2014 14:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Members Honored at College of Optometrists in Vision Development 43rd Annual Meeting</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/members-honored-at-college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development-43rd-annual-meeting,c9498567</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1477940</guid><description><![CDATA[Seven individuals received awards for their contributions to developmental optometry during the Awards Luncheon held at the 43rd Annual Meeting of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD), October 11, 2013, in Orlando, Florida
Seven individuals received awards for their contributions to developmental optometry during the Awards Luncheon held at the 43rd Annual Meeting of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (http://www.covd.org/) (COVD), October 11, 2013, in Orlando, Florida. Receiving recognition were Drs. Kelly Frantz, Ron Bateman, W. C. Maples, Paul Abplanalp,]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>College of Optometrists in Vision Development Grants Board Certification</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development-grants-board-certification,c9489514</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1464327</guid><description><![CDATA[COVD Inducts 14 new Fellows and 27 new COVTs at its 43rd Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida
Fourteen optometrists completed the certification process (http://www.covd.org/?page=Certification) and were inducted as Board Certified Fellows (FCOVD), Board Certified Fellows International (FCOVD-I), and Board Certified Academic Fellows (FCOVD-A) of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD (http://www.covd.org/)) at the COVD 43rd Annual Meeting, October 12, 2013.

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They are:

Brandon Begotka (http://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/about-us/about/), OD, FCOVD in]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2013 13:15:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vision Problems Mistaken for Learning Disabilities: College of Optometrists in Vision Development Observes Learning Disabilities Awareness Month</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/vision-problems-mistaken-for-learning-disabilities--college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development-ob,c9475370</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1442739</guid><description><![CDATA[While educators may have been taught that vision has nothing to do with learning, COVD is sending the message that vision has everything to do with learning.
Learning Disabilities Awareness month is a time to bring awareness to children and adults who have learning disabilities (http://www.covd.org/?Learning).  This October, the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (http://www.covd.org/) is sending a special message to people who have learning disabilities: you may in fact, have an eye coordination or eye movement disorder contributing to your difficulties.

While educators may]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2013 19:08:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Grandmother Finally Learns How to Read &amp; Joins the College of Optometrists in Vision Development with a Special Message to Parents to “Never Give Up”</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/grandmother-finally-learns-how-to-read---joins-the-college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development-wit,c9454221</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1405875</guid><description><![CDATA[The College of Optometrists in Vision Development is pleased to welcome Beanie Leffler in helping us celebrate August as International Children’s Vision & Learning Month (http://www.covd.org/?page=August_VL).
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As August is wrapping up, International Children’s Vision and Learning Month is quickly coming to a close.  “It is our hope the message that vision problems can interfere with one’s ability to read and learn will continue throughout the school year,” states Dr. David Damari, OD, FCOVD, President of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development.

“We know it can be tough]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2013 21:08:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVD Joins with Author, Educator, &amp; Expert in Early Learning Success, Dr. Bob Sornson in Saying “It’s Time to Stop Arguing and Help Our Children!!”</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/covd-joins-with-author--educator----expert-in-early-learning-success--dr--bob-sornson-in-saying--it-,c9447022</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1393668</guid><description><![CDATA[The College of Optometrists in Vision Development is pleased to welcome Dr. Bob Sornson in helping us celebrate August as International Children’s Vision & Learning Month (http://www.covd.org/?page=August_VL).
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Aurora, OH – Most parents find out their children have vision problems after trying a variety of interventions and searching for help for years.  In many cases parents have already spent thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars trying to help their children with learning by the time they find out that a vision problem is contributing to their difficulties (http://www.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2013 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Struggling Students: A Global Problem with a Universal Solution According to the College of Optometrists in Vision Development</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/struggling-students--a-global-problem-with-a-universal-solution-according-to-the-college-of-optometr,c9439423</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1378432</guid><description><![CDATA[Aurora, OH – For millions of parents, back to school means back to the search for answers to their children’s learning difficulties.  While many parents are hopeful the new teacher will have a magic bullet, others are just as frustrated as when the previous school year ended.  “There is a light at the end of the tunnel,” says Dr. David Damari, President of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD), “Statistically more than 60% of children who struggle with reading (http://www.covd.org/?page=Reading_Writing) have underlying vision problems contributing to their challenges.”]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2013 19:04:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>College of Optometrists in Vision Development Sheds Light on Missing Link to Common Core State Standards</title><link>http://news.cision.com/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development/r/college-of-optometrists-in-vision-development-sheds-light-on-missing-link-to-common-core-state-stand,c9423602</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1349424</guid><description><![CDATA[Aurora, OH – The Common Core State Standards have been developed with the goal of better education for our students. The College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD), is excited about the potential of these standards to improve elementary and high school education in the United States, but explains there is a significant missing link to the system.  As COVD launches their annual National Children’s Vision and Learning Month campaign, they shine light on the missing link.

According to the Common Core State Standards Initiative website (http://www.corestandards.org/), “The Common]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:04:08 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>