--- title: Discovering Vision Therapy | The Vision Therapy Center, Reviewed by Dr. Kellye Knueppel description: The content in this post created was written by professional writers and then reviewed and edited for medical accuracy by Dr. Kellye Knueppel of The Vision Therapy Center. --- - [Make an Appointment](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/schedule-an-appointment) - [Make a Payment](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/make-a-payment) - [Locations](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/locations) - [262-784-9201](tel:2627849201) [![The Vision Therapy Center](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hs-fs/file-554902641-png/images/layout/logo-green.png?width=149&name=logo-green.png "The Vision Therapy Center")](https://91892.hs-sites.com/homepage) - [Home](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/old) - [What is Vision Therapy](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy) - [Symptoms](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/symptoms) - [Treatment](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/treatment) - [Functional Vision Exam](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/diagnosis-functional-vision-test) - [ADHD](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/adhd) - [Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/amblyopia-lazy-eye) - [Concussions](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/vision-problems-after-concussions-concussion-symptoms-eyes) - [Convergence Insufficiency](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/convergence-insufficiency-convergence-excess) - [Double Vision (Diplopia)](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/double-vision-diplopia) - [Dyslexia](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/dyslexia) - [Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/strabismus-crossed-eyes) - [Costs](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/costs-the-vision-therapy-center) - [Appointments and Billing](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/appointments-billing) - [About Us](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/about-us) - [Success Stories](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/category/success_stories) - [Resources](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/resources) - [Presentations](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/schedule-a-presentation-on-vision-therapy) - [Studies](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/resources/clinical-studies) - [Parents](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/parents) - [Teachers](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/teachers) - [Optometrists](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/optometrists) - [News - Media](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/media-in-the-news) - [Links](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/resources/links) - [Blog](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy) - [Contact](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/contact) - [Privacy](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/data-usage-page) Discovering Vision Therapy Blog ## The Vision Therapy Center, Reviewed by Dr. Kellye Knueppel The content in this post created was written by professional writers and then reviewed and edited for medical accuracy by Dr. Kellye Knueppel of The Vision Therapy Center. ### Recent Posts ## [Dr. Kellye Knueppel Receives Global Golisano Health Leadership Award](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/dr-kellye-knueppel-wins-golisano-award) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Dr. Kellye Knueppel Receives Global Golisano Health Leadership Award](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/GolisanoAward.Jan26.png) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/dr-kellye-knueppel-wins-golisano-award) Our very own Dr. Kellye Knueppel has been honored with the 2025 Global Golisano Health Leadership Award, one of the highest recognitions in inclusive health from Special Olympics and the Golisano Foundation. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/dr-kellye-knueppel-wins-golisano-award) ## [2025 Gift List: 125 Vision-Friendly, Age-Appropriate Toys](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/optometrist-approved-gift-list) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/iStock-1829404065.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/optometrist-approved-gift-list) To help parents pick out toys that will enhance a child’s visual development, we’re sharing our annual list of 125 optometrist-approved children’s toys!  We also label toys with age-appropriate designations. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/optometrist-approved-gift-list) Topics: [Vision Friendly Gift List](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/vision-friendly-gift-list), [Developmental Optometrist](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/developmental-optometrist) ## [The Critical Importance of Myopia Control: What Parents Should Know](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/myopia-control) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![The Critical Importance of Myopia Control: What Parents Should Know ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/iStock-1480314957.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/myopia-control) A child with myopia (aka nearsightedness) has to confront a number of challenges, from squinting at the whiteboard to enduring headaches and eye strain. Fortunately, prescription eyewear can help. But according to The Vision Therapy Center’s Shelley Kim, OD, FOVDR, that’s not necessarily enough.  [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/myopia-control) Topics: [Visual Skills](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/visual-skills), [Symptoms of Functional Vision Problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/symptoms-of-functional-vision-problems), [Vision and Reading](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/vision-and-reading) ## [Can Adults Be Treated for Lazy Eye?](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/82287/the-shocking-truth-about-lazy-eye-correction-for-adults) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Can adults be treated for Amblyopia?](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/iStock-827555310.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/82287/the-shocking-truth-about-lazy-eye-correction-for-adults) We field inquiries literally from all over the world regarding lazy eye treatment for adults. The question is always the same: Am I too old to get treatment for my lazy eye? [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/82287/the-shocking-truth-about-lazy-eye-correction-for-adults) Topics: [Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/amblyopia-lazy-eye), [Lazy Eye Correction for Adults](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/lazy-eye-correction-for-adults) ## [From Struggling Reader to Confident Executive: How Vision Therapy Transformed Deb’s Life](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/deb-success-story) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/Deb%20Holtan-1-1-1.jpeg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/deb-success-story) For as back as she can remember, Deb Holtan had always struggled with reading. “It bothered my eyes, and I would get headaches. I was slow at it and had really poor comprehension of what I read.” Her challenges were so serious that she repeated fourth grade.  [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/deb-success-story) Topics: [Success Stories](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/success-stories) ## [Vision Therapist Brian Delfosse Celebrates 20 Years at The Vision Therapy Center](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/vision-therapist-brian-delfosse) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Brian Delfosse](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/Brian%20Delfosse%20Crop.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/vision-therapist-brian-delfosse) For senior vision therapist Brian Delfosse, January marks 20 years of service here at The Vision Therapy Center. In honor of his anniversary, we asked him to talk about his experience as a vision therapist. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/vision-therapist-brian-delfosse) Topics: [News](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/news) ## [What was the Real Reason Rosie had Trouble Understanding What She Read?](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/rosie-success-story) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/RosieResized.jpeg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/rosie-success-story) Rosie, an eighth grader, had always been a hardworking student. But as she got older, schoolwork got more difficult – and the main issue seemed to be reading. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/rosie-success-story) Topics: [Success Stories](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/success-stories) ## [Computer Vision Syndrome: Symptoms AND Remedies for Digital Eye Strain](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/computer-vision-syndrome-workplace) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/iStock-1198252562.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/computer-vision-syndrome-workplace) People of all ages are experiencing a rise in vision problems. Why? The increased use of computers, smartphones, and other digital devices has brought added strain to our visual systems. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/computer-vision-syndrome-workplace) Topics: [Computer Vision Syndrome](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/computer-vision-syndrome) ## [From Barely Reading to Class Valedictorian: How Vision Therapy Changed Ethan’s Life](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/ethan-success-story) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/IMG_1027.jpeg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/ethan-success-story) As a child, Ethan was curious, warmhearted, and obviously bright. But when it came to reading, he struggled. And though he excelled in areas like math, science and listening comprehension, Ethan remembers that by third grade he could “barely read or spell.” [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/ethan-success-story) Topics: [Success Stories](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/success-stories) ## [Teaching at Home: Visual Tips to Help Kids Learn More Effectively](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/tips-for-teaching-at-home) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/iStock-1211109029.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/tips-for-teaching-at-home) COVID-19 has brought change—and challenges—to education. The Vision Therapy Center wants to help. 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