Dr. Nancy Torgerson Alderwood Vision Therapy Center 18631 Alderwood Mall Pkwy Suite #201 Lynnwood, WA 98037 (METRO Seattle) Telephone: 425-771-5113 Fax 425-771-7621 E-mail: nancyt@nwlink.com Website: www.alderwoodvisiontherapy.com Dr. Torgerson in the News: ADD Referral: Behavioral Optometrists Say Examining Eye-Brain Connection is Critical Raising Awareness about Vision Disorders in Children Articles: Autism And Vision - "Kyle And The Ripple Effect" Roberto's Story - A Parent's Report

At the Alderwood Vision Therapy Center we specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of vision related learning problems. We have the equipment. special therapy rooms and staff to diagnose and treat the following problem areas: Visual Perception Therapy. This is required to help a child develop the skills he/she needs in the area of motor control, eye- hand activity and visual memory rkills necessary to read. General Binocular Dysfunction. This is required when there is failure of the two eyes to work together, resulting in eye strain and fatigue (especially in near work). If untreated, reduced comprehension and dislike for reading are common. Strabismus and Amblyopia Therapy. This is required when an eye turns in or out. or there is lazy eye (even with best correction the eye can't see 20/20). The eyes are trained to be used together as a team. Vision Therapy uses lenses, prisms, and filters in conjunction with specialized instrumentation to improve eye coordination, focusing and tracking skills. It helps eliminate visual stress to make learning and work less tiring. Vision therapy also addresses the ability to understand and remember what is seen, in order for learning to take place.