Vision and Sensory Center

03/19/2026

March is National Reading Month

Is your child, voluntarily absorbed in the wonders of a book or is it a tearful struggle?

Reading should be fun as we can escape to different worlds and places by creating a movie in our head. If a child struggles to read, they could have a vision related learning difficulty.

1 in 10 children have a vision problem significant enough to impact learning and reading in particular!

Reading requires multiple visual skills. The child’s brain must be developmentally ready to capture symbols (the written word) and translate it into imagery (meaning) when reading is introduced. As well as having the attention and skill to point the eyes accurately and move them with precision across a page of print.

In today’s modern technological world, many children have spent hours in front of a screen being entertained rather than developing these skills through play. Then, when reading is introduced, it requires visual processing complexities that they do not possess.

Reading difficulties are not a lack of intelligence but a lack of visual processing skills and brain maturation. If your child is struggling, call us to schedule an evaluation (616-534-4953). VSCenter.com

Let us help you to help your child succeed

03/19/2026

Brain diving function, memory, and enhancing our function is important long before we sustain a TBI or ABI.
This is an hour of listening/viewing but it's very insightful.

The option to listen to this on Spotify will be linked as a comment

Today, Jay welcomes back world-renowned neurosurgeon and neuroscientist Dr. Rahul Jandial for a mind-expanding conversation about memory, attention, and the ...

03/10/2026

ABI recovery can look very different than TBI recovery, but it can also look exactly the same.

You can still live an enjoyable and productive life with an acquired brain injury. Learn more about our brain injury services via this blog.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander.  She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator.  She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a ...

12/17/2025

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.