# US 7,607,777 B2 · Method for diagnosis and treatment of processing difficulties, integration problems, imbalances and abnormal postures > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 7,607,777 B2 - Document ID: US7607777B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 12/191,508 - Filed: 2008-08-14 - Published: 2009-01-01 - Granted: 2009-10-27 - Earliest claimed: 2005-03-18 - Assignees: Deborah Zelinsky - Inventors: Deborah Zelinsky - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US7607777B2 ## CPC - A61B 3/00: Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes (eye inspection using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves A61B8/10) - A61B 5/4041: {Evaluating nerves condition} - A61B 5/4047: {afferent nerves, i.e. nerves that relay impulses to the central nervous system} - A61F 9/00772: {Apparatus for restoration of tear ducts} - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) - A61F: FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS (dental prosthetics A61C) ## Abstract Methods for diagnosis and treatment are provided for a patient having processing difficulties, integration problems, imbalances or abnormal postures. In one embodiment, a patient is identified having retinal signal problems creating at least one negative medical condition. Then, at least a portion of the patient's lacrimal drainage system is blocked or altered. Further, as a result of the diagnosis and treatment, the patient achieves improved retinal signal processing and at least one of the patient's negative medical conditions is improved. Other embodiments include using in combination the Z-Bell Test and/or light blocking or altering devices for diagnosis and treatment. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A method for diagnosis and treatment for a patient having processing difficulties, integration problems, imbalances or abnormal postures, comprising the steps of: identifying a patient having retinal signal processing problems creating at least one negative medical condition; and blocking at least a portion of the patient's lacrimal drainage system to achieve improved retinal signal processing for the patient and improve at least one of the patient's negative conditions. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of at least partially altering at least some of the light entering at least one of the patient's eyes using a light altering device selected from the group consisting of opaque contact lenses, colored contact lenses, non-colored contact lenses, translucent or enhancer tinted contact lenses, visible tint contact lenses, eyeglass lenses with or without tints or filters or prisms, occluders, neutral density filters, partial or total light blocks, prisms, tear-dye, visors, blinders and non-lacrimal occluders. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of modifying the patient's posture. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of modifying the patient's head position. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of modifying the patient's muscle tension. ### Claim 6 A method for diagnosis and treatment for a patient having processing difficulties, integration problems, imbalances or abnormal posture comprising the steps of: identifying a patient having retinal signal processing problems; providing a means for at least partially blocking at least a portion of the patient's punctum; and achieving improved retinal signal processing for the patient. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The method of claim 6 wherein the means for at least partially blocking comprises one or more punctal plugs. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The method of claim 7 further comprising the step of at least partially altering at least some of the light entering at least one of the patient's eyes using a light altering device selected from the group consisting of opaque contact lenses, colored contact lenses, non-colored contact lenses, translucent or enhancer tinted contact lenses, visible tint contact lenses, eyeglass lenses with or without tints or filters or prisms, occluders, neutral density filters, partial or total light blocks, prisms, tear-dye, visors, blinders and non-lacrimal occluders. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) The method of claim 7 further comprising the step of modifying the patient's posture. ### Claim 10 (depends on 7) The method of claim 7 further comprising the step of modifying the patient's head position. ### Claim 11 (depends on 7) The method of claim 7 further comprising the step of modifying the patient's muscle tension. ### Claim 12 A method for diagnosis and treatment for a patient having processing difficulties, integration problems, imbalances or abnormal postures, comprising the steps of: identifying a patient experiencing sensory system linkage dysfunction creating at least one undesirable condition; providing a means for at least partially altering at least a portion of the patient's puncta; and achieving improvement in at least one of the patient's conditions selected from the group consisting of mood disorders; anxiety; sleep disorders; stomach disorders; motion sickness; minimal flexibility in range of motion of muscles; lack of proper hip and neck stability; inability to properly perform basic tasks; attention disorder; lack of concentration; cognition; lack of creativity; articulation; expressive and receptive language; poor handwriting; poor reading fluency of both words and music; deficient reading comprehension; sensory integration; eye movement control; deficient note taking in classroom situations; deficient performance in sports; auditory localization ability; motor control and motor planning of both gross and fine muscles at both reflexive and cortical levels; lack of proper hearing of musical pitch, timbre, rhythm, volume and frequency; speed of entering sounds; lack of energy; eye strain; muscle tension; lack of stabilized balance; tinnitus; vertigo; lack of proper or poor spatial orientation; poor organization; and deficient sense of balance. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12 further comprising the step of at least partially altering at least some of the light entering at least one of the patient's eyes using a light altering device selected from the group consisting of opaque contact lenses, colored contact lenses, non-colored contact lenses, translucent or enhancer tinted contact lenses, visible tint contact lenses, eyeglass lenses with or without tints or filters or prisms, occluders, neutral density filters, partial or total light blocks, prisms, tear-dye, visors, blinders and non-lacrimal occluders. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12 further comprising the step of modifying the patient's posture. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12 further comprising the step of modifying the patient's head position. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12 further comprising the step of modifying the patient's muscle tension. ### Claim 17 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12 wherein the means for at least partially altering is at least one punctal plug. ### Claim 18 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12 wherein the means for at least partially altering is achieved by surgically closing at least part of the lacrimal system. ### Claim 19 A method for a visual test for a patient comprising the steps of: instructing a patient to position the patient's hands at the patient's sides; selecting a location in front of the patient within a test zone between the patients shoulders and above the patient's armpits; using a means for a visual aid located in the selected location; instructing the patient to close the patient's eyes and visualize the means for a visual aid; requesting the patient to touch the target with at least one finger; scoring the test results; repeating the test as required for different selected locations; analyzing the test results; and diagnosing spatial perception with visual fibers. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The method of claim 19 whereby the means for a visual aid is the handle of a bell. ### Claim 21 A method for an auditory and visual test for a patient, comprising the steps of: performing at least a portion of the Z-Bell Test on the patient, analyzing the test results; and determining the stability of sensory integration and retinal receptor sensitivity. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The method of claim 21 further comprising the step of evaluating the presence of residual primitive reflexes. ### Claim 23 (depends on 21) The method of claim 21 further comprising the step of diagnosing sensory linkages of non-visual fibers. ### Claim 24 (depends on 21) The method of claim 21 further comprising the step of diagnosing spatial perception with visual fibers. ### Claim 25 (depends on 21) The method of claim 21 further comprising the step of modifying the sound frequencies used during the Z-Bell Test and evaluating the flexibility of spatial orientation and the tolerance range of stray light. ### Claim 26 (depends on 25) The method of claim 25 further comprising the step of observing the manner in which the patient attempts to reach for sound locations and isolating the patient's neck, shoulder and eye movement to determine the presence of primitive reflexes. ### Claim 27 (depends on 21) The method of claim 21 further comprising the step of evaluating the patient's preferred auditory and visual frequencies.