The Vision Therapy Center FDL, LLC

02/05/2026

If your child’s report card still does not reflect their ability, it may be time to look beyond study habits. When effort and results do not match, there is often another explanation. This may be caused by a functional vision problem.

Functional vision is how your entire visual system, the eyes, the brain and the visual pathways, work together to help you interact with your environment. Functional vision includes the following visual skill areas: eye teaming, eye focusing and eye movement.

A Functional Vision Exam can reveal whether these skills are affecting your child’s learning.

02/04/2026

Dr. Kellye Knueppel, founder of The Vision Therapy Center, has been recognized as one of just seven honorees worldwide to receive the 2025 Global Golisano Health Leadership Award. This prestigious award from Special Olympics and the Golisano Foundation honors individuals who improve health equity for people with intellectual disabilities.

Through her decades of work with Special Olympics Opening Eyes®, Dr. Knueppel has transformed the way vision care reaches athletes and communities. Her leadership, training, and advocacy continue to shape the future of inclusive health — here in Wisconsin and around the world. 🌎✨

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02/03/2026

You hoped things would improve as the school year moved along, but the first semester is ending and the struggles are still there. If your child’s effort is not matching their results, something else could be happening. This may be caused by a functional vision problem.

Functional vision is how your entire visual system, the eyes, the brain and the visual pathways, work together to help you interact with your environment. Functional vision includes the following visual skill areas: eye teaming, eye focusing and eye movement.

These skills are essential for reading and learning. When they are not working properly, school can quickly become overwhelming.

02/02/2026

By February, most students have found their rhythm. But if your child’s grades have stayed low despite effort, something beneath the surface may be affecting their progress. This may be caused by a functional vision problem.

Functional vision is how your entire visual system, the eyes, the brain and the visual pathways, work together to help you interact with your environment. Functional vision includes the following visual skill areas: eye teaming, eye focusing and eye movement.

A breakdown in any of these skills can make learning feel harder than it should.

01/29/2026

Your child has had months to adjust to a new grade, but the struggles continue. If your student reads slowly, loses focus or tires quickly with homework, it might not be a behavioral issue. This may be caused by a functional vision problem.

Functional vision is how your entire visual system, the eyes, the brain and the visual pathways, work together to help you interact with your environment. Functional vision includes the following visual skill areas: eye teaming, eye focusing and eye movement.

Standard eye screenings often miss problems in these areas. A Functional Vision Exam does not.

01/28/2026

Semester grades are in, and they may confirm what you have already sensed. If your child’s performance does not match their potential, the underlying cause might not be motivation. This may be caused by a functional vision problem.

Functional vision is how your entire visual system, the eyes, the brain and the visual pathways, work together to help you interact with your environment. Functional vision includes the following visual skill areas: eye teaming, eye focusing and eye movement.

When these skills are weak, reading and learning quickly become frustrating.

01/27/2026

When months of hard work do not lead to better grades, it is time to consider what might be getting in the way. This may be caused by a functional vision problem.

Functional vision is how your entire visual system, the eyes, the brain and the visual pathways, work together to help you interact with your environment. Functional vision includes the following visual skill areas: eye teaming, eye focusing and eye movement.

A Functional Vision Exam can help explain why your child is struggling and identify solutions that finally make learning easier.

01/26/2026

We’re proud to share some exciting news: Dr. Kellye Knueppel has been recognized worldwide for her leadership and service with the 2025 Global Golisano Health Leadership Award.

This award, presented by Special Olympics and the Golisano Foundation, honors those who advance equitable access to health care for people with intellectual disabilities.

Here’s how Dr. Knueppel has made a difference:

➡️Oversaw 9,381 vision screenings and provided 8,088 pairs of glasses through Special Olympics Wisconsin’s Opening Eyes® program.

Trained clinicians and students across the U.S. and internationally.

Served as a Global Faculty Advisor and North America Regional Clinical Advisor for Opening Eyes®.

Helped raise worldwide awareness of the “hidden disabilities” caused by functional vision problems.

We’re celebrating this incredible achievement and the lasting impact her work continues to have—locally and globally. 💙👓

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.

01/22/2026

Some children drill words for hours yet still spell them wrong. The issue may not be motivation, but functional vision.

Functional vision describes how the eyes and brain team up to process and store information.

Weaknesses here prevent kids from creating a clear visual memory of words, making spelling a constant battle. A Functional Vision Exam can reveal whether vision therapy is the missing solution.

01/21/2026

When every spelling test ends in tears, kids and parents both get frustrated. But the problem may not be effort. It could be vision.

Functional vision is how the eyes and brain work together to process and recall information. If this system isn’t working properly, words don’t “stick,” no matter how much your child studies.

A Functional Vision Exam can uncover the issue and help you determine next steps to help your child succeed.

01/20/2026

Poor spelling doesn’t always mean poor learning. Sometimes, it’s a vision problem.

Functional vision is how the eyes and brain coordinate to process letters and words. Weaknesses in this system make spelling feel like guesswork. A child may know the rules, but their brain simply can’t lock in the correct sequence visually.

A Functional Vision Exam can reveal the truth and provide a path forward.

01/19/2026

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. 🌍👏

This global award celebrates her decades of work improving access to vision care for individuals with intellectual disabilities through Special Olympics programs.

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.