Tune into this week's episode to hear Dr. Zilnicki's top five tips for healthy eyes and vision when starting school! Follow us @ Visionismorethan2020 @twinforksoptometry Facebook Instagram

This week's episode we are joined by Dr. Ryan Kennedy who specializes in pregnant/post-partum chiropractic care as well as infant and child care! She details beautifully the signs and symptoms of if your child may benefit from a chiropractic evaluation and what that actually entails (spoiler alert: its not what you think!)! Find Dr. Ryan at Connect First Family Chiropractic at Sterling, Virginia! Connect First Instagram Click here to help find a pediatric chiropractor through the...

This episode is from way deep down in the vault (Season 1, Episode 3!), but it highlights what a vision therapy evaluation is and how it differs from a standard eye exam! We have a great line-up of guests and episodes over the next few weeks, but wanted to have this refresher in there for our new listeners! Follow us @ Visionismorethan2020 @twinforksoptometry Facebook Instagram

Hey, ya'll!  This episode is just to fill you in on what is to come in the coming weeks on the podcast.  If any of our listeners want to join us on the podcast, please email us at [email protected]! We'd love to connect with you! Follow us @ Visionismorethan2020 @twinforksoptometry Facebook Instagram

Today Dr. Zilnicki is joined by Dr. Jeff Klosterman & Dr. Trevor Crabtree to talk about the impact our nutrition has on our health.  Drs. Crabrtree and Klosterman work with Pharmanex to help understand their patients overall carotenoid levels with a simple scan that helps treat their patients.  Research is showing that carotenoids can decrease inflammation in all aspects of the body to positively impact eye and brain function! Tune in to learn more about how and what we consume impacts...

One of our all time favorite episodes features author and educator, Wendy Beth Rosen. She wrote 'The Hidden Link Between Vision & Learning: Why Millions of Learning-Disabled Children are Misdiagnosed- a book that eloquently describes how vision affects learning.  With August being Children's Vision & learning Month we wanted to relaunch this episode!  To find Wendy's book click here To learn more about Wendy click here  Follow us @...

This episode goes back to the basics! We are joined by Dr. Dan Press and talk about his approach to vision, what vision therapy is and who could benefit from vision therapy! You can find Dr. Press here! Follow us @ Visionismorethan2020 @twinforksoptometry Facebook Instagram

The doctors are joined by John Huemoeller, CEO of AXIM Biotechnologies, who is a biotech leader on a mission to innovate the eye care industry with a new one-of-a-kind test that helps to diagnose people with Dry Eye Disease.  As we know, Dry Eye Disease has been very difficult to diagnose due to its symptoms and many causes, it is estimated to impact at least 6.8% of the U.S. population. AXIM’s new MMP-9 test, which is the first rapid quantitative tear test for Matrix metalloproteinase-9...

Today's episode is the audio of a live podcast we did with iHeartVT! The doctors were joined by Dr. Joanna Carter & educator, Lisa North, to discuss the bridge between vision and learning. Lisa talked to us from both an educator and parent perspective to shed light on how and why working together results in the best outcome for students! Please share this episode with all of your teachers, school districts and optometrists so we can all work together to bring awareness! Follow us @...

This week's episode the Doctors are joined by Dr. Jeff Klostermen who talks all about orthokeratology!  He describes in detail what Ortho-K is, who is a good candidate, fit and follow up schedules and how this plays a role in myopia progression.  In addition,  Dr. Klosterman discusses how ortho-k can really enhance lifestyle and plays a role in athletic performance! Find Dr. Klosterman at: mEYEnd

Myopia (nearsightedness) is a hot topic and has been labeled a public health crisis. During today's episode, Drs. Licausi & Zilnicki go through what myopia is, the risks of moderate to severe myopia, treatment options and why it is important to reduce the progression of high myopia! Follow us @ Visionismorethan2020 @twinforksoptometry Facebook Instagram

Today is a short and sweet episode where Drs. Zilnicki & Licausi highlight that June is Child Vision Awareness Month! We talk about exam recommendations, how to identify if a child may have a vision problem and some safety recommendations as well! Help spread the word about Children's Vision Awareness Month to ensure no child around you is suffering from vision issues! Follow us @ Visionismorethan2020 @twinforksoptometry Facebook Instagram

This week the doctors talk about new treatments in amblyopia! As VT docs we always approach amblyopia as a 'monocular manifestation of a binocular disorder' and our treatment follows this understanding.  Today we talk about new technology and studies that aim to aid in the treatment of amblyopia!  Tune in to learn more about Amblyoplay, "movie therapy", and Luminopia One!  Follow us @ Visionismorethan2020 @twinforksoptometry Facebook Instagram

This week Drs. Zilnicki & Licausi had the opportunity to be on The Optometry Money Podcast with Evon Mendrin CFP®, CSLP®! Tune in to hear this week's episode to get to know us and our practice a little bit better! We encourage all of our listeners to head over to the Optometry Money Podcast and subscribe to learn all things finance from Evon! Follow us @ Visionismorethan2020 @twinforksoptometry Facebook Instagram

Today the doctors are joined by Dr. Emi Vasquez who talks about Computer Vision Syndrome. Tune in to learn the signs/symptoms and treatment options available! Find Dr. Vasquez on Instagram @ 2020Perspective Follow us @ Visionismorethan2020 @twinforksoptometry Facebook Instagram

This episode is from a live podcast that VIMT2020 did with iHeartVT, featuring Dr. Rima Bakhru! Dr. Bakhru discusses some of the most important visual skills needed for kindegarten readiness.  She goes through some great activities to do with your toddlers to ensure that they are ready for learning! To find the live podcast click here To find Dr. Bakhru click here- Brooklyn Vision Therapy Mentioned in the episode: Yoto:  click here for 10% off Skoolzy Website:  https://skoolzy.com/

Today Drs. Zilnicki & Licausi go over some tips and tricks on better ways to play with your toddler to encourage the development of their visual skills! We highlight eye-hand coordination, perceptual skills and tracking activities!  We also talk about any red flags in your toddlers, our screen time recommendations and a lot about this phase because both doctors have kids this age currently! Tune in next week for the visual skills needed for kindergarten!   

The doctors are joined by Dr. Amrit Bilkhu to highlight all the visual milestones that take place in the first year of life broken down by months! Find Dr. Bilkhu: Dr. Amrit Bilkhu, OD, FAAO (@dr.amritbilkhu) • Instagram photos and videos Four Eyes Optometry Podcast – Giving you a clear view into the optometry world across Canada and the U.S.! Printable Baby Monthly Milestones for Vision Development | Etsy Digital Guide for Children's Vision Skills and Learning |...

This week’s episode kicks off our infant series! Drs. Zilnicki & Licausi highlight a few basics about infant vision, what they see and then discuss the importance of AOA’s InfantSEE program! We have a few great episodes planned and can’t wait to highlight this special group! Follow us @ Visionismorethan2020

The Doctors are joined today by Dr. Sarah Hutchens who went from a VT naysayer to a VT advocate and VT practice owner!  Learn about her journey, her 'why' and what advice she has for all optometrists out there! Find Dr. Hutchen's here at the Vision Development Centre This episode is brought to you by Heru, a cloud based wearable platform that can make real-time visual diagnosis! Find more about them...

The doctors are joined today by COVD'S President, Dr. Jennifer Dattolo!  She talks to us about the history of COVD, how to join the COVD family, find a COVD doctor and what is happening at the annual meeting! Click here for more information about COVD! This episode is brought to you by Heru, a cloud based wearable platform that can make real-time visual diagnosis! Find more about them here! ______________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us @...

The doctors are joined today by Dr. Mitch Ibach of Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Ibach specializes in anterior segment surgical care including cataracts, corneal diseases, glaucoma, and refractive surgeries. He maintains a large collaborative glaucoma clinic that focuses on long-term disease care. Dr. Ibach has participated in numerous FDA and industry-sponsored clinical trials, is an active member of the American Optometric Association, a fellow of the American Academy of...

The doctors are joined by RJ Synder, senior director of marketing and digital for GUNNAR.  He highlights what separates GUNNAR from other blue light blocking lenses on the market and how beneficial this technology is for our traumatic brain injury/post-concussion patients. Find GUNNAR products here This episode is brought to you by Heru, a cloud based wearable platform that can make real-time visual diagnosis! Find more about them...

Today the doctors are joined by Drs. Barry & Noah Tannen to discuss the different lens options when treating the TBI population. Through this live podcast learn about the importance of a good refraction, prisms, tints, and more to maximize your treatment for these patients! iHeart is a platform dedicated to brining the VT family together. Each month features more live sessions from colleagues around the world! All live sessions are recorded and compiled into the VT Archives. Tune into...

This week's episode we are doing things a little different!  We are going to be doing a LIVE podcast through iHeartVT.  We will be joined by Dr. Barry & Noah Tannen talking about the lens considerations for the TBI population.  This live podcast will highlight the importance of a good refraction and how prisms, tints and more can maximize the treatment for these patients! Tune into iHeartVT here! This episode is brought to you by Heru, a cloud based wearable platform that can make...