--- title: Discovering Vision Therapy | Vision and Learning description: Vision and Learning | The blog of The Vision Therapy Center, dedicated to helping parents, educators and optometrists discover vision therapy. --- - [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 ## [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. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/tips-for-teaching-at-home) Topics: [Vision and Learning](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/vision-and-learning) ## [End the Homework Horrors: Visual Secrets to Help Kids Succeed in School](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/visual-secrets-school-success) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/iStock-1157337870.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/visual-secrets-school-success) To solve the nightly homework struggles of her children, Dr. Brenda Montecalvo decided to use her knowledge as a developmental optometrist to find a solution. The results were three highly successful kids—and now a book that's available to help other parents have similar success. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/visual-secrets-school-success) Topics: [Vision and Learning](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/vision-and-learning), [Visual Skills](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/visual-skills), [Vision and Reading](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/vision-and-reading) ## [Why School Problems Can Occur With Kids Who Never Had Problems Before](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/why-school-problems-can-occur-with-kids-who-never-had-problems-before) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![A Functional Vision Problem May be Affecting Your Child](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/11.21.18%20TVTC%20SchoolProb_%20coveriStock-502688473.png) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/why-school-problems-can-occur-with-kids-who-never-had-problems-before) Kids can experience school problems for a variety of reasons.  But beyond things like a learning disability or stress at home, one surprising issue can affect kids who’ve never struggled in school before:  A functional vision problem. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/why-school-problems-can-occur-with-kids-who-never-had-problems-before) Topics: [Vision and Learning](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/vision-and-learning) ## [Computer Eye Strain: How Teachers and Students Can Reduce Eye Strain From Computer Use](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/80530/six-ways-of-reducing-eye-strain-caused-by-computers) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Reducing Eye Strain From Computer Use](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/12.12.17%20TVTC%20eye%20strain_%20cover.png) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/80530/six-ways-of-reducing-eye-strain-caused-by-computers) As more and more schoolwork is being performed online and with mobile devices, parents and teachers are continuing to search for new ways to reduce eye strain from computer use.  We’ve compiled a number of tips for students, parents and teachers to help reduce computer eye strain. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/80530/six-ways-of-reducing-eye-strain-caused-by-computers) Topics: [Vision and Learning](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/vision-and-learning), [Computer Vision Syndrome](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/computer-vision-syndrome) ## [5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Getting a Second Opinion for a Struggling Student](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/5-reasons-why-you-should-consider-getting-a-second-opinion-for-a-struggling-student) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/10.14.17%20TVTC%202ndopin-%20cover.png) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/5-reasons-why-you-should-consider-getting-a-second-opinion-for-a-struggling-student) If your child is struggling in school, you may have been told “nothing is wrong.”  However, the issue may be an undetected functional vision problem. This post details five reasons when getting a second opinion may help you find this often-overlooked issue. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/5-reasons-why-you-should-consider-getting-a-second-opinion-for-a-struggling-student) Topics: [Vision and Learning](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/vision-and-learning), [Functional Vision Problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision-problems) ## [A Mother’s Quest to Help the World See the Hidden Link Between Vision and Learning](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/a-mothers-quest-to-help-the-world-see-the-hidden-link-between-vision-and-learning) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![A Mother’s Quest to Help the World See the Hidden Link Between Vision and Learning](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/3.15.17%20TVTC%20W.Rosen-%20Cover.png) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/a-mothers-quest-to-help-the-world-see-the-hidden-link-between-vision-and-learning) Wendy Rosen’s book, *The Hidden Link Between Vision and Learning*, is more than a book.  It’s part of a relentless quest to educate and ultimately open eyes to an issue with far-reaching societal implications. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/a-mothers-quest-to-help-the-world-see-the-hidden-link-between-vision-and-learning) Topics: [Success Stories](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/success-stories), [Vision and Learning](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/vision-and-learning) ## [Studying Too Much or Not at All: How Vision Leads Behavior](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/studying-too-much-or-not-at-all-how-vision-leads-behavior) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/iStock_000050678826_Small.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/studying-too-much-or-not-at-all-how-vision-leads-behavior) Can developmental optometrists predict the future? No, but they can predict the future behavior patterns of their patients. That’s because vision leads behavior, a fact which helps us understand the reason behind academic and social struggles in children. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/studying-too-much-or-not-at-all-how-vision-leads-behavior) Topics: [Vision and Learning](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/vision-and-learning), [Visual Skills](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/visual-skills) ## [The Key to Overcoming Your Functional Vision Problem](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/the-key-to-overcoming-your-functional-vision-problem) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/iStock_000030466224_Small-733857-edited.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/the-key-to-overcoming-your-functional-vision-problem) When it comes to any health problem, it's the symptoms that facilitate resolution. Symptoms are like a road map, steering us toward effective solutions. Sometimes these symptoms are quite clear – they tell us with no uncertainty what is ailing. Other times our symptoms can be far more ambiguous. With functional vision problems, this kind of ambiguity is common -- its symptoms are routinely misinterpreted, leading to misdiagnosis. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/the-key-to-overcoming-your-functional-vision-problem) Topics: [Vision and Learning](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/vision-and-learning), [Functional Vision](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision), [Double Vision](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/double-vision), [Functional Vision Problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision-problems), [The Vision Therapy Center](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/the-vision-therapy-center), [Developmental Optometrist](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/developmental-optometrist), [Dr. Kellye Knueppel](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/dr-kellye-knueppel), [Directionality](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/directionality), [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) ## [Teachers Thought He Wasn’t Paying Attention in Class](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/100357/Teachers-Thought-He-Wasn-t-Paying-Attention-in-Class) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hs-fs/file-601830202-jpeg/images/jack.jpeg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/100357/Teachers-Thought-He-Wasn-t-Paying-Attention-in-Class) In school, Jack Coakley would often look away from his desk and gaze out the window.  His teachers thought he wasn’t paying attention.  It wasn’t until he visited The Vision Therapy Center that his parents and teachers realized this apparent lack of attention was really a functional vision problem. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/100357/Teachers-Thought-He-Wasn-t-Paying-Attention-in-Class) Topics: [Success Stories](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/success-stories), [Vision and Learning](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/vision-and-learning), [Learning-Related Vision Problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/learning-related-vision-problems), [Vision Therapy](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/vision-therapy) ## [Seven Ways Vision Problems Affect Standardized Test-Taking](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/83306/seven-ways-vision-problems-affect-standardized-test-taking) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hs-fs/file-15969903-jpg/images/v_2-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/83306/seven-ways-vision-problems-affect-standardized-test-taking)   Every year, spring heralds in a new round of standardized tests for college-bound high schoolers.  While it’s a time of great promise, it can also yield surprising disappointment, as a bright student may perform poorly on a test.  These students may not realize that a low score may be due to a vision problem. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/83306/seven-ways-vision-problems-affect-standardized-test-taking) Topics: [Vision and Learning](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/vision-and-learning), [Functional Vision Problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision-problems) [All posts](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/all) [Next](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/vision-and-learning/page/2) ## Join over 5,000 people receiving monthly updates on vision therapy!  Enter your email below to receive our monthly enewsletter, featuring new developments in vision therapy and our latest success stories! ### About the content on this website The content on this website has been created by The Vision Therapy Center. 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