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"Eye muscle surgery is the second most common operation after cataracts. In most cases it's unnecessary and ineffective-and can lead to a lifetime of trauma for children. Before considering eye surgery for yourself or your child, read this true story. After developing crossed eyes (strabismus) as an infant, Robert underwent two eye muscle operations by the age of five. He was left with two eyes that appeared straight but did not work together effectively. All his life, doctors told him he'd never see in 3D. Like the four percent of people who have a binocular vision disorder, he saw his world as ""flat."" Worse, he felt broken and learning disabled, enduring lifelong difficulties with reading, concentration, behavior, spatial awareness and more. Despite his vision challenges, he became a pilot, master boat builder, MBA recipient and life coach -- by first hiding his problem, then learning how to adapt to a world he couldn't see properly. At 70, he discovered vision therapy -- a non-invasive method of retraining the brain and harnessing the power of neuroplasticity to see in 3D. This is Robert's story of a lifelong struggle, and the joy of finally getting his eyes to work as a team. As an optimist, he never gave up, and now encourages others to consider vision therapy, a proven alternative to surgery."

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9781999574123

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This book takes you through the causes, misdiagnoses and solutions to a particular vision problem. I consider this book for anyone interested in the concept of therapy versus surgery. Bob takes you through his difficult childhood and eventually to his success at overcoming this barrier to seeing in 3-D. While there are technical aspects of the book, he gives clear strategies for anyone interested in finding out more about this issue. A very enriching experience! - Ginny Robinson Great and easy read. What wonderful insight into how a vision disorder can affect multiple areas of one's life. - Mary, Amazon customer What an intimate journey through a life of troubled vision. Bob's story is told with honesty and insight that is both an emotional journey and a valuable learning experience. Hats off to his courageous battle and wonderful victory. He deserves every minute of the rest of his 3D life. - Gordon, Amazon Customer Thank you so much for writing your experience. Your book and Susan Berry's book will help in new ways of thinking about vision and neuroplasticity. - Amazon Customer

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Born and raised in Concord, Massachusetts, Robert Crockett lived in Boston, St. Petersburg, Florida and Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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