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Vision Development of WNY

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Vision Development of WNY is a leading provider of vision therapy and behavioral optometry services. Our best stories are on our website.

For over 40 years Dr. Dick O’Connor has been restoring vision and hope to families whose loved ones experience learning disabilities, developmental delays, behavioral issues or disorders, concussions or traumatic brain injuries, and strokes. To learn more visit visiontherapywny.com

04/07/2026

Dr. O LOVES IT when people drop by to say hello! And here's a blast from the past....

Judy (left) worked with Dr. O for his Dad in the 60's and 70's at Dick O'Connor Optical on Union Rd. in Cheektowaga.

Daughter Dawn reminds her Mother that her Dad proposed in the office parking lot and brother David O'Connor chauffeured them in the family's 1955 black Cadillac limousine. Many great memories for which we are grateful!!!❤😎😊

04/05/2026

He is not here; He has risen! Remember how He told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” Luke 24:6-7

May you and yours experience every blessing Jesus provided by His costly sacrifice of LOVE for YOU!

04/03/2026

Greetings - we are closed on Good Friday to reflect on the tremendous sacrifice of our LORD and Savior:

For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit. 1 Peter 3:18

We thank Jesus for his lavish love for us!

This made possible the miracle of the RESURRECTION (tune in Sunday)

03/31/2026

👀 Do you or your child experience symptoms that don’t quite add up?

✅ Double vision or words that “move” on the page
✅Headaches or eye strain after reading/screens
✅ Motion sickness in the car or on escalators
✅Feeling overwhelmed in busy environments (stores, crowds, classrooms)
✅Dizziness, clumsiness, or poor depth perception

These can be signs of Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD)—when the eyes aren’t aligning and teaming together efficiently. Even with “20/20” eyesight, a small misalignment or coordination issue can force the brain to work overtime to keep vision single and clear. That extra effort can show up as fatigue, avoidance of reading, trouble concentrating, and symptoms that seem unrelated to vision.

At Vision Development of WNY, we provide comprehensive functional vision testing to pinpoint binocular vision issues and create a personalized treatment plan to improve comfort, stability, and day-to-day performance.

Schedule a comprehensive evaluation today.
📞 (716) 398-4300
🌐 VisionTherapyWNY.com

03/25/2026

👁️ Amblyopia (“lazy eye”) is more than blurry vision.
It happens when the brain starts favoring one eye and “tunes out” input from the other—often affecting depth perception, eye teaming, reading comfort, and visual confidence, even if one eye can still see fairly well.

⏳ While its never to late, early treatment matters. The brain is most adaptable in childhood, so intervening sooner can lead to quicker results.

At Vision Development of WNY, we create a customized plan that may include vision therapy to help:

✅ Improve how the brain uses the weaker eye
✅ Strengthen binocular vision (both eyes working together)
✅ Build depth perception and visual coordination
✅ Support comfortable visual skills for school and daily life

📅 Schedule your child’s evaluation today.
📞 (716) 398-4300
🌐 VisionTherapyWNY.com

03/19/2026

👀 Did you know that children diagnosed with ADHD-like symptoms may actually be struggling with an undetected vision problem? Vision issues can affect:

✅ Focus and attention
✅ Reading stamina
✅ Homework performance
✅ Eye tracking and comprehension

At Vision Development of WNY, we evaluate how the eyes and brain work together — not just how clearly your child sees.

Vision therapy can strengthen visual skills that support attention and learning. Schedule a functional vision evaluation today.

📞 (716) 398-4300
🌐 VisionTherapyWNY.com

03/11/2026

✨ We’re Hiring: Patient Care Administrator (Full-Time) ✨

Do you love creating order, supporting people, and being the calm center of a busy day? We’re looking for a Patient Care Administrator to be the welcoming face and organized hub of our office—keeping scheduling, patient communication, reports, and billing running smoothly so our doctors can focus on care.

You’ll thrive here if you’re:
✅ Organized, proactive, and detail-driven
✅ Warm, professional, and confident communicating with families
✅ Comfortable with schedules, systems, and financial conversations
✅ Reliable, calm under pressure, and a true “closer of loops”

Role Details:
Full-Time Position, Tuesday–Friday | 7:00 AM–5:00 PM (36 hrs/week)
Elma/ Western New York
PTO + IRA match after 1 year + health insurance available for purchase

If you want to do meaningful work that helps patients thrive in school, work, and life, we’d love to hear from you. 🙌

💛 If you or someone you love has experienced vision therapy and knows how life-changing it can be, we’d love for you to take a look and apply.

📩 To view job description and apply, click the link below: https://www.visiontherapywny.com/about-us/careers/

03/10/2026

We were so excited for Dr. Alyssa to bring precious baby Lorelai and big brother Weston to visit us!!! What a beautiful and fun family😍

03/05/2026

Everlee is a formidable opponent in one of Dr. O's (and his patients) favorite games..."swords". 😆

03/03/2026

Train the Brain to Read Better. Vision is a learned skill. That means it can be trained—just like a muscle.

Studies show that improving visual skills through Vision Therapy can significantly improve reading comprehension.

At Vision Development of WNY, our therapy is:

✔️ Personalized to your child’s needs
✔️ Designed to improve eye coordination, tracking, focus & comprehension
✔️ Backed by science and guided by expert doctors

Dr. Dick O'Connor & Dr. Alyssa Fortuna work with families across WNY to help children read better, feel more confident, and succeed in school.

📞 716-398-4300 | 💻 visiontherapywny.com

02/25/2026

Does your child have 20/20 eyesight and still struggle academically? They may have an undiagnosed, treatable vision issue.

We can help!

Call 716-398-4300 to schedule a functional vision evaluation today.

02/18/2026

🤓RECOGNIZE THIS TYPE OF TEST?🤓
This common eye screening tool, only screens for acuity and distance. School and pediatrician based eye screens determine if you have 20/20 eyesight— but do not test for functional vision issues that 1 in 4 children actually have.

Click the link below to take our Optometric Vision Therapy Quiz and find out whether you or your loved one may have a functional vision issue getting in the way of academic or athletic achievement and quality of life.

https://heyor.ca/lKr8lS

Address

980 W Maple Court Suite 200
Elma, NY
14059

Opening Hours

Tuesday	7am - 4:45pm
Wednesday	7am - 4:45pm
Thursday	7am - 4:45pm
Friday	7am - 4:45pm

Telephone

+17163984300

Website

https://visiontherapywny.com/

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