Breaker deviations
Echomodation of the lens – focusing the lens of the eye by changing the lens constellations as a result of contracting the muscles that surround it.The echomodulation of the eye lens allows the person to see sharply as he looks at different distances.When we look at a distant object, the focus of the rays on […]
Vision tests for preschoolers
Parents' alertness to their baby's visual behavior is important and helps identify and diagnose the visual problem early.But even if we know that there are visual impairments, all of us, parents and professionals, we would like to have a more accurate understanding of the visual impairment and a more positive note to understand how old […]
Case study
At the end of February 2020, a new baby entered the Eli'a Rehovot branch. 1 year old chronological age, 10 months standardized age. Born prematurely at 32 weeks , diagnosed with a grade 3 cerebral hematoma and cerebral venous dilation, he underwent lent surgery to drain the fluids. In the acquaintance committee held two months […]
World Review on Early Intervention for Children With Visual Impairment or Early Childhood Blindness
Written by Prof. Kenneth Caszlo, The Professional Director of the Elia Association In order to better understand the optimal methods of intervention for the advancement of toddlers and children with blindness and visual impairments, the BALA conducted a review of the various intervention approaches that exist in different countries around the world. This document is […]
Awareness of communication clinicians during the coronavirus pandemic
In honor of Media Clinician Awareness Week 2020, Jerusalem Clinician Team shares tips When wearing the mask and interacting with the children, the ability to understand speech is impaired. There is a reduction of visual cues such as lip reading, facial expressions and mimics. During background noises : such as a morning session or another […]
Articles and professional information on visual impairments and the treatment of early childhood children
Early childhood vision tests Prof. Kent Kessello, Professional Director Poor early childhood tests allow to monitor the development of the visual system and diagnose visual impairments at the earliest stage, if any. Vision affects all areas of development, it is the organizing sense that pushes us to connect with the environment, stimulates curiosity and through […]
Vision tests for preschoolers
Prof. Kent Cassello, Professional Director, Israel AYT In the first months of the baby's life, the visual system and the brain connections system develops, which is responsible for functioning and coordinating the actions of the visual system, such as: coordination of the eye, coordination between the poor, processing visual information, ability to decipher, in-depth vision […]
Common deficiencies in language and communication and ways of treating children with visual impairment or blindness
Here is a booklet of information and guidance on common language and communication deficiencies in children with visual impairment or blindness, written by the staff of Eliya: Reut Kadosh and Nitzan Herzog, speech clinician. For the full booklet download the file: Common language and communication deficiencies in children with visual impairment or blindness This booklet […]
Highlights during therapeutic work with children with visual impairment or blindness
Written by: Sarit Levy National Vision Guide, Yael Carmon Physiotherapist, Ruth Harel Busy Clinic and Elia Team The basis of our work is the deep understanding that vision affects all areas of development, it is the organizing sense that pushes us to connect with the environment, stimulates curiosity and through which we perceive and understand […]
Use of contact lenses in early childhood
Prof. Kent Caszlo – Professional Director, Elia Association There is a wide range of contact lenses used in early childhood, choosing the right contact lens depends on the nature of the disability, the advantages and disadvantages of each contact lens and the ability to make a successful adjustment. It is important to remember: cleaning or […]
