Tyler completed his Vision Therapy program a few weeks ago. He is such a fun, energetic and overall great kid to work with. Tyler came in with little desire to read and was spending a lot of time and frustration on his homework. As therapy sessions progressed over the year, I started to hear him […]
Claire and her parents talk about the many changes they have seen from Vision Therapy. Claire now loves to read, is able to play quarterback on her football team and has risen to the top of her class. Her parents, who are both in the education field, could not be happier for her. Congratulations Claire […]
How has vision training enhanced the performance of athletes and airmen alike? There are very specific skills required for peak performance in both of these fields. In both arenas, physical training is a must. However, there are skills that go beyond physical training to reach optimum performance. 5 Important Visual Skills for Peak Performance: Eye-hand […]
May is a month to celebrate successes! The school year is coming to an end, some are graduating and others are continuing on their journeys. We are sharing many of our Vision Therapy success stories of past and present patients to celebrate. JoAnn shares her successes with Vision Therapy! I came to Minnesota Vision Therapy […]
According to a new study, playing video games can be good for your eyes. A recent study from McGillUniversity in Montreal shows visual acuity improvement in adults with amblyopia by playing the video game Tetris. Now before all you adults with lazy eyes run off and start playing Tetris on your phone, I should note […]
A mom of a child with Autism tells us about their success with vision therapy. Check it out!
“Anders has always struggled with eye contact. It was not until vision therapy that we realized how difficult and uncomfortable it was for him to try to make eye contact. With the help of a teacher and vision therapy, Anders’ eye contact has improved significantly. It has helped his social confidence and skills to be […]
As the length of time we spend looking at a computer, iPhone, Kindle, etc. continues to increase I wanted to discuss the importance of the 20/20 rule. Whether referring to reading a book, using an iPad, or playing on a Nintendo DS there is a widely accepted 20/20 rule for usage. It states that for […]
Today, April 2nd, is World Autism Day. We’ve compiled some great ways for you to get involved in Autism awareness and learn more. Visit/Join/Donate: www.autismspeaks.org www.autism-society.org www.nationalautismassociation.org READ: Personal Narratives: Look Me in the Eye: My life with Asperger’s by John Elder Robison Raising Cubby: A Father and Son’s Adventures with Asperger’s, Trains, Tractors, […]
Throughout April we will be sharing inspiring stories of how Vision Therapy has helped individuals with autism. 1 in every 88 kids in the US is diagnosed with autism (www.autism-society.org) and the most recent research suggests it is closer to 1 in every 50 kids (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Vision Therapy is often […]