Discovering Vision Therapy Blog

Greg Mischio

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The Vision Therapy Center Visits Japan

Dr. Kellye Knueppel and Kim Jelinske conclude their Asian adventure with a trip to Japan.  After volunteering at the Special Olympics in Korea, Dr. Knueppel and Kim's next stop was the Japanese Optometry School in Nagoya.  

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The Journey Continues - Special Pictures from the Special Olympics

Dr. Kellye Knueppel and Kim Jelinske of The Vision Therapy Center are in PyeongChang, South Korea as volunteers for the 2013 Special Olympics Word Winter Games.  We're sharing pictures Dr. Knueppel is sending back to us, including this shot of the "two Kims" - our own Kim Jelinske and an athlete named Kim. 

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Topics: News

Seoul Sisters: A Special Olympics Update


Dr. Kellye Knueppel and Kim Jelinske (aka the Seoul sisters) are in Seoul and PyeongChang, South Korea, to serve as volunteers for the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games. We've received a few pictures back from Dr. K and Kim, and we want to share them with you, along with a news release from the Southern California College of Optometry.  (Photo above - Dr. Knueppel at the changing of the royal guard at Gwanghwamun gate.)

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Topics: News

The Last Kid to Learn the Alphabet


Meet Synara, whose son Daniel's struggles in school included being the last one in his class to learn the alphabet.  Through vision therapy, Daniel and his family experienced an amazing transformation, both with his academic work and his personality.

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Topics: Success Stories, Learning-Related Vision Problems, Vision and Reading

Dr. Kellye Knueppel Heads to Special Olympics World Winter Games



The Vision Therapy Center’s Dr. Kellye Knueppel has once again been selected to join an elite group of optometrists volunteering for the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea.

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Topics: News

Amblyopia Treatment for Adults – Is It Possible?


We field inquiries literally from all over the world regarding amblyopia treatment for adults.  The question is always the same:  Am I too old to get treatment for my lazy eye?  Our answer is always the same:  People of all ages can be treated for amblyopia.
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Topics: Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)

“He No Longer Struggles” - Isaac’s Vision Therapy Success Story

Meet Isaac, our latest vision therapy success story.  His mother had brought him to us because he was struggling with reading and sounding out words.  Isaac attends a school with high academic standards, and his teachers were concerned that Isaac wasn’t meeting his potential.

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Topics: Success Stories, Vision Therapy

Do NFL Officials Need a Functional Vision Test?


It’s been many weeks since the Inaccurate Reception, aka the botched call in the Green Bay Packers –Seattle Seahawks football game.  But as the season draws to a close and the Packers are in a tight battle for the division race, the implications of that call loom large.  The issue here goes far beyond replacement refs and instant reply, however.  We think the discussion should be placed on testing an official’s functional vision.

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Topics: Functional Vision

Domestic and International Referral Sources for Vision Therapy

Our Internet site attracts visitors from all over the globe who are interested in learning about vision therapy.  This is great news, as we’re happy to help spread the word.

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How Brain Injuries Affect the Visual System

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Topics: Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussions