Discovering Vision Therapy Blog

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

The Vision Therapy Center’s Doctors Receive High Honors from WOA

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Topics: The Vision Therapy Center, Dr. Kellye Knueppel, Wisconsin Resources

Computer Vision Syndrome Becomes an Unintended Consequence

 

Computer usage is on the rise in the classroom, and its giving rise to an unintended consequence:  An increased risk of computer vision syndrome.

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Topics: Functional Vision Test, Computer Vision Syndrome

Four Examples of How Undetected Vision Problems Affect Driving

When you get a driver’s license, it’s standard to undergo a “vision test” that uses a Snellen eye chart.  However, this approach does not capture the types of undetected vision problems that can have a serious impact (I hate to use that word in this context) when driving.

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Topics: Functional Vision Problems