Vision Development of WNY

Vision Development of WNY 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

Not all “attention problems” start with attention. Sometimes the visual system is working too hard. 👀When visual skills ...
04/23/2026

Not all “attention problems” start with attention. Sometimes the visual system is working too hard. 👀

When visual skills are inefficient, kids may:
✅ Lose focus during reading
✅ Seem distracted during homework
✅ Avoid close work
✅ Need constant breaks
✅ Miss details on the page

If the eyes and brain are not working together efficiently, school can feel exhausting. A functional vision evaluation can help uncover why. Schedule today!

📞 (716) 398-4300
🌐 VisionTherapyWNY.com

20/20 vision is only one piece of the puzzle. 👀A child (or adult) can pass a basic eye chart screening and still struggl...
04/21/2026

20/20 vision is only one piece of the puzzle. 👀
A child (or adult) can pass a basic eye chart screening and still struggle with important visual skills needed for reading, learning, coordination, and attention.

A functional vision evaluation looks at how the eyes and brain work together, including:
✅ Eye tracking
✅ Focusing
✅ Eye teaming
✅ Convergence
✅ Visual processing
✅ Visual-motor integration

If you or your child is struggling but not getting clear answers, it may be time to look deeper. Schedule your functional vision evaluation today!

📞Call (716) 398-4300
🌐 Schedule online at https://VisionTherapyWNY.com

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS KATHY! You are a blessing to all your Optometric Vision Therapy patients and team!🥳
04/16/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS KATHY!
You are a blessing to all your Optometric Vision Therapy patients and team!🥳

20/20 eyesight is only part of the story. 👀True vision is how well the eyes and brain work together to support real-life...
04/15/2026

20/20 eyesight is only part of the story. 👀
True vision is how well the eyes and brain work together to support real-life skills—tracking across a line of text, focusing up close, teaming both eyes, processing what’s seen, and guiding movement. When those systems aren’t efficient, kids may “see” the board but still struggle with reading stamina, attention, comprehension, headaches, or coordination—especially as school demands increase.

At Vision Development of WNY, we provide developmental and functional vision care for children and adults, looking beyond 20/20 to find the root cause of visual stress and performance issues.

If something feels “off” with your child’s reading, attention, or coordination, trust your instincts. ✅

Schedule a comprehensive functional vision evaluation today.

📞 (716) 398-4300
🌐 VisionTherapyWNY.com

GOOD VISION IS MORE THAN 20/20 EYESIGHTNot all vision problems show up on a standard eye exam! A Functional Vision Evalu...
04/09/2026

GOOD VISION IS MORE THAN 20/20 EYESIGHT
Not all vision problems show up on a standard eye exam! A Functional Vision Evaluation goes beyond 20/20 eyesight to assess eye tracking, focusing, teaming, and visual processing—all essential for reading, learning, and daily activities. 📖✨

Signs You May Need a Functional Vision Evaluation:
✔️ Blurred or double vision
✔️ Eye strain or headaches
✔️ Difficulty reading or concentrating
✔️ Poor depth perception or balance issues

If you struggle with these symptoms, vision therapy may help!

📞 Call 716-398-4300 or visit www.visiontherapywny.com to schedule your functional vision evaluation today!

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 ...
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!!!❤😎😊

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 ...
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!

Greetings - we are closed on Good Friday to reflect on the tremendous sacrifice of our LORD and Savior:For Christ also s...
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)

👀 Do you or your child experience symptoms that don’t quite add up?✅ Double vision or words that “move” on the page✅Head...
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

👁️ Amblyopia (“lazy eye”) is more than blurry vision.It happens when the brain starts favoring one eye and “tunes out” i...
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

👀 Did you know that children diagnosed with ADHD-like symptoms may actually be struggling with an undetected vision prob...
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

✨ We’re Hiring: Patient Care Administrator (Full-Time) ✨Do you love creating order, supporting people, and being the cal...
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/

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

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