Southern Vision Development Center

Southern Vision Development Center SVDC is Dr. Sarah Jones's new vision therapy practice. We treat functional vision problems that cann

02/16/2026

Not all concussion symptoms come from one big hit.

For many athletes, repeated “minor” impacts can affect how the eyes and brain work together.

Headaches, light sensitivity, slower reactions, trouble focusing — these can all be signs the visual system needs support.

Optometric Multi-Sensory Training (OMST) and vision therapy help retrain the brain’s sensory pathways so athletes can feel steady, focused, and confident again.

Visit www.southernvisiondevelopment.com or click the link in our bio to learn more.

02/12/2026

Concussion recovery can feel frustrating and unpredictable.

Symptoms like headaches, dizziness, brain fog, and fatigue often linger longer than expected — especially when the visual system has been disrupted.

Vision therapy and Optometric Multi-Sensory Training (OMST) help retrain how the eyes and brain process
information together, supporting smoother movement, better
focus, and improved sensory balance over time.

Progress doesn’t happen all at once.
But with the right support, it does happen.

👉 If you or your athlete are still dealing with lingering concussion symptoms, send us a message. We’re here to help you take the next step.


02/09/2026

In sports, we often think concussions only happen after a major collision.

But research — and clinical experience — tells us something
important:

👉 Repeated ‘minor’ hits to the head can add up over time.

Athletes may notice:
• Headaches
• Light sensitivity
• Dizziness
• Slower reaction time
• Trouble focusing
• Feeling ‘off’ during games or school

Optometric Multi-Sensory Training (OMST) helps retrain the brain’s sensory pathways that can be disrupted after head injuries — even when symptoms seem mild.

If an athlete doesn’t feel like themselves anymore, it’s worth looking deeper.

We can help. Give us a call (770) 423-7500.

02/06/2026

Many athletes keep playing after a hit because symptoms seem small — or they fade quickly.

But lingering visual symptoms can show up later as:
• Trouble focusing
• Slower processing
• Reading struggles
• Fatigue
• Feeling overwhelmed

Optometric Multi-Sensory Training (OMST) helps the brain relearn how to filter and organize sensory information — a key part of recovery after a head injury.

If something feels off, trust that instinct.

Support exists 💛

02/04/2026

Athletes train their bodies every day — but most don’t realize they can train their vision, too. 👀⚾

Tracking the ball, reacting quickly, judging distance, and staying focused under pressure are all visual skills.

And just like strength or speed, they can be improved with the right kind of training.

If you’ve ever wondered how vision plays a role in performance (or consistency), this post is for you.

Curious if vision training could help you or your athlete? Send us a message or give us a call (770) 423-7500 — we’re happy to talk it through.




02/02/2026

Less strain. More confidence.

Big changes that start with vision. 💛

01/29/2026

Travel athletes train hard.
Private lessons. Strength training. Extra reps.

But here’s something most parents aren’t told:

👉 Visual skills play a huge role in hitting, catching, throwing, and reaction time.

If your athlete struggles with:
• Missing pitches they should hit
• Late reactions
• Trouble tracking the ball
• Inconsistent performance
…it may not be effort or skill — it may be vision that needs support.

Vision therapy helps strengthen the eye-brain connection so that athletes can play with more confidence and consistency.

01/27/2026

At higher levels of sports, the game moves fast.

Pitches are quicker. Reactions have to be sharper. Decisions happen in milliseconds.

That’s where vision comes in.

Strong visual skills help athletes:
👀 Track fast-moving objects
⚡ React without hesitation
🎯 Judge distance and timing
🧠 Stay focused under pressure

If an athlete feels like the game is moving faster than they can keep up — it may not be a skill issue.

It may be a vision skill that needs training.

Because the faster the game gets, the more the eyes and brain need to work together.

01/24/2026

Seeing 20/20 doesn’t always mean vision is working its best — especially for athletes.

Sports require more than clear eyesight.

They require fast reactions, strong eye coordination, good depth perception, and the ability to stay focused when the game speeds up.

That’s why some athletes with “perfect” vision still struggle on
the field.

Watch ☝️to learn what 20/20 does and doesn’t tell us.

Have questions about whether a vision evaluation makes sense?
DM us or give us a call (770) 423-7500

01/22/2026

VISION

Athletes spend hours training strength, speed, and endurance.

Great athletes don’t just train their bodies–they train their vision, too.

Tracking the ball.
Reacting quickly.
Judging distance and timing.
Staying focused under pressure.
These are visual skills — and just like muscles, they can be trained.
That’s why so many serious athletes are starting to include vision training as part of their performance routine.

Because when your eyes and brain work better together, your whole game improves. ⚾

Curious what vision training looks like for athletes? Send us a message.

training

01/15/2026

School is harder when your eyes have trouble doing things like:

👀 Following words on a page
🧠 Remembering what you just read
🎯 Pointing both eyes at the same place
🔎 Making things stay clear
Research shows that kids who struggle in school often have vision problems that were never found — even if they passed a school screening.

A developmental vision evaluation that checks ALL the learning-related visual skills can make a huge difference.

If your child is smart but struggling, vision might be the missing link.

Visit www.southernvisiondevelopment.com or click the link in our bio to learn more



01/12/2026

Each handprint on this canvas tells a story. ✋💛

A story of perseverance.
A story of growth.
A story of a child (or adult!) who worked hard and reached a milestone they once thought might not be possible.

These handprints belong to some of our vision therapy graduates — a
reminder that progress doesn’t always come easily, but it does come with patience, support, and belief.

We are so proud of every journey represented here. And we can’t wait to welcome the next handprint to the wall. ✨

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1430 Pennsylvania Avenue
McDonough, GA
30253

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm

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