Vision and Sensory Center

Vision and Sensory Center The Vision and Sensory Center is an internationally recognized leader in Optometric Vision Therapy, We also have a Sensory Integration program.

The Vision and Sensory Center is an internationally recognized leader in Optometric Vision Therapy. Our approach is developmental: engaging our bodies and movement in the visual process, integrating vision with our other senses, and learning to think visually. We have 3 areas of focus: Vision and Learning issues, Sensory Integration, and Brain injury. Common conditions related to Vision and Learning that we see are: Amblyopia (lazy eye), Strabismus (crossed or turned eye), Convergence Insufficiency, Reading difficulties, poor handwriting, smart kid/poor school performance, clumsy/poor sense of space kids, Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism/ASD, Down's Syndrome, Developmental delays, ADD/ADHD. It is a therapy that incorporates simultaneous vestibular, auditory and visual stimulation that will integrate and re-educate vital areas of the brain by means of the brain's neuroplasticity. This gentle therapy is both kinesthetic and integrative while desensitizing hyper-sensitive individuals. The therapy utilizes a moving table, modulated music and individual light frequencies over a 12 day period with continued light frequency therapy at home for another 18 days. This accelerated sensory intergration method has prove to be beneficial for individuals with: Autism, developmental delays, Sensory Processing Disorder, ADD/ADHD, Learning/behavioral problems, brain injury, birth trauma, strabismus.

The opening line to this piece sums life after a TBI perfectly: The brain is your body’s control room, so when it gets h...
03/06/2026

The opening line to this piece sums life after a TBI perfectly:
The brain is your body’s control room, so when it gets hurt, the consequences can be extensive, and with each injury comes a different experience.

The brain is your body’s control room, so when it gets hurt, the consequences can be extensive, and with each injury comes a different experience.

Today we're going to look at some of the physical symptoms of living with a brain injury. For the folks with TBIs/ABIs r...
03/05/2026

Today we're going to look at some of the physical symptoms of living with a brain injury.
For the folks with TBIs/ABIs reading this who are looking for ways to get loved ones to understand some of what you're experiencing, this piece is a great one to share.

Most people make an excellent physical recovery after a brain injury, which can mean there are few outwards signs that an injury has occurred. Ongoing physical problems may not be so apparent, but can have a real impact on daily life.

Not every brain injury falls within the traumatic diagnosis. There are several types of injuries that fall within the no...
03/04/2026

Not every brain injury falls within the traumatic diagnosis. There are several types of injuries that fall within the non-traumatic or acquired brain injury spectrum.

Non-traumatic brain injury (also commonly referred to as an acquired brain injury) causes damage to the brain by internal factors.

Something that isn't talked about enough is how to properly heal from a concussion. What we do in the weeks after make a...
03/04/2026

Something that isn't talked about enough is how to properly heal from a concussion.
What we do in the weeks after make a difference in recovery trajectory.

A concussion can disrupt your life in an instant—but the right steps can help your brain heal smarter and faster. Discover expert-backed tips that can shorten recovery time, prevent setbacks, and keep your head in the game.

The Traumatic Brain Injury is just one type of injury. Here's some info on other ways the brain can sustain damage and h...
03/03/2026

The Traumatic Brain Injury is just one type of injury. Here's some info on other ways the brain can sustain damage and how to address it.

An acquired brain injury (ABI) is an injury caused to the brain since birth. There are many possible causes, including a fall, a road accident, tumour and stroke. Find out more.

Far too often we at the VSC and West Michigan Vision Specialists hear stories from patients who were sent home or releas...
03/03/2026

Far too often we at the VSC and West Michigan Vision Specialists hear stories from patients who were sent home or released from the scene of an accident without being properly evaluated - or even more often, they've gone to the ER or an urgent care, and been told that they're 'fine'.

Science exists now to successfully evaluate and diagnose a TBI within hours of an injury. All of that starts with concussion protocol.

Here's what to look for when you or someone you know has hit their head.

Learn about what to expect during recovery from a concussion.

03/01/2026

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Throughout March we'll be featuring daily information and resources. Our leadoff ...
03/01/2026

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month.
Throughout March we'll be featuring daily information and resources.

Our leadoff for today is exciting at the advocacy level: the State of Michigan has agreed to start providing stats and supporting the cause.
Education brings awareness and awareness saves lives

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Quite often patients receive their new prescriptions and don't really understand what they're reading. This article offe...
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Quite often patients receive their new prescriptions and don't really understand what they're reading.
This article offers a useful toolbox for folks looking to navigate how it all works and highlights the benefits of knowing your prescription.

Here’s how to decode your eye prescription so you know exactly what's needed for optimal vision.

10/06/2025

Aphasia is a language disorder caused by brain injury that affects communication skills like speaking, writing, and understanding words. The symptoms vary depending on the 🧠 area affected.

Here is more about aphasia:
•Language Impairment: Aphasia is a loss of language ability, not a loss of intelligence.
•Brain Damage: It occurs when specific language networks in the brain are disrupted by trauma, such as a head injury or stroke.
•Impact on Communication: It hinders a person's ability to communicate by making it difficult to speak, read, write, or understand language.

Here are some symptom examples:
•Speaking in incomplete or senseless sentences.
•Trouble finding the right words .
Difficulty understanding words used in conversations.
•Inability to read or write.

Overall, is a language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate. It occurs due to damage to the 🧠 areas responsible for language processing, typically in the left hemisphere.

Learn more: https://aphasia.org/what-is-aphasia/ #:~:text=Glossary%20of%20Terms-,Causes%20of%20Aphasia,understanding%2C%20reading%2C%20or%20writing.

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05/21/2025

After more than 50 years, the medical community is moving towards a new TBI classification system. A coalition of experts has proposed a new way to evaluate TBI patients that is expected to lead to more accurate diagnoses and more appropriate treatment plans. The new classification system, called CBI-M, expands the assessment beyond immediate clinical symptoms, with new assessment criteria including biomarkers, CT and MRI scans, and additional factors. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3GYbylJ

04/23/2025

Identifying the problem is the first step! Does your child display any of these signs of possible vision problems?
-Tilts or moves head while reading or writing
-Covers or closes an eye when reading or writing
-Loses place, skips words or lines when reading or copying
-Uses finger when reading
-Complains of tired eyes/ rubs eyes/watering eyes when reading and writing
-Reads slowly and with great effort
-Poor comprehension
-Headaches when reading or writing or on computer
-Easily distracted and shows poor concentration

If your answer is yes to any of these behaviors, then the Vision and Sensory Center, a Behavioral Optometric Office, can help. Behavioral Optometry takes a holistic approach to vision care. The visual system will be accessed for eye coordination and focusing as well as comfort and performance for your visual needs. You are treated as a whole person and your visual problem as part of a whole system.

Give our office a call at (616)534-4953 📞

Address

3230 Broadmoor SE Ste A
Kentwood, MI
49512

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16165344953

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