Visual Health & Learning Center

04/02/2026

Today is World Autism Awareness Day 💙
Every child sees the world in their own unique way. Today we celebrate those differences, the strengths they bring, and the importance of understanding, patience, and support.

Awareness matters. Acceptance matters more.

Today marks the 14th annual ! Around the world, communities come together to today in recognition of people with autism and those who love and support them.

Learn all the ways you can at: www.autismspeaks.org/light-it-blue

03/02/2026

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month!

It’s an important reminder that when the brain is injured, the visual system is often affected too.

Concussion, stroke, and other acquired brain injuries can disrupt how the eyes work together, how the brain processes visual information, and how patients move through their world. Many individuals experience double vision, headaches, light sensitivity, poor concentration, dizziness, or difficulty reading - all symptoms that are frequently misunderstood or overlooked.

Vision Therapy, guided by trained developmental optometrists and therapists, plays a critical role in neuro-optometric rehabilitation. Through individualized, evidence-informed programs, patients can rebuild visual efficiency, regain confidence, and restore functional skills that impact school, work, and daily life.

If you or someone you know is recovering from a brain injury and struggling with visual symptoms, don’t overlook this vital piece of the puzzle.

🔎 Find a qualified developmental optometrist through OVDRA’s Locate a Doctor directory: https://locate.covd.org/

02/16/2026

02/16/2026

If you are a patient with Visual Snow Syndrome, join the map to help show the impact of VSS around the world. VHLC is proud to treat & support patients with VSS.

We are excited to launch the Visual Snow Syndrome World Map! 🌍

Created by the Visual Snow Initiative (VSI), this interactive world map highlights the global impact of Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS), a neurological condition affecting vision, hearing, cognition, and quality of life.

Each pin represents a person with VSS, showing it affects people of all ages around the world. The map raises awareness, fosters connection, and reminds those affected they are not alone, while supporting prevalence tracking and epidemiological research. 🧠

How to Join the Map:
📍 Search for your city, country, or address
📍 Drop a pin on your location and adjust it if needed
📍 Add your name and age, or participate anonymously
📍 Submit your pin

Explore the Visual Snow Syndrome World Map via the following link 👇:
https://visualsnowsyndrome.org/

02/16/2026

✨ Vision Therapy Success ✨

Before vision therapy, Burke avoided reading and struggled with confidence.
After vision therapy, he enjoys reading, his grades have improved, and his confidence has grown.

These are the wins that matter most 💙

Thank you to Burke’s family for allowing us to share his story.

📍 Visual Health & Learning Center

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from VHLC!
We will be closed for this holiday break and resume normal office hours on Monday, December 29th.

We wish you all a very happy holidays with your loved ones!

11/26/2025

VHLC will be CLOSED Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful time with your loved ones!

11/26/2025

VHLC are providers for both the FES-UA & PEP scholarships through Step Up for Students. Scholarship applications open in February, so keep an eye out!

A new school year is on the horizon. Applications for the 2026–27 school year open Feb. 1, 2026, for the Private School Scholarship, Unique Abilities Scholarship and PEP Scholarship.

11/01/2025

Happy Halloween from VHLC!

10/23/2025

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Prolonged screen or reading times can lead to eye strain, dry eyes, and headaches.

DO take breaks!

Use the 20-20-20 rule to help your eyes:
🖥️ After using a screen for 20 minutes
📏 Look at an object 20 feet away
🕓 For 20 seconds

10/23/2025

Check out this amazing video to better understand the link between Vision and Learning!

10/03/2025

Vision therapy for vision symptoms from concussion: New study from the National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health found that after vision therapy, nearly 90% of patients in the study were able to see normally, compared to just under 10% in the group that monitored symptoms to determine whether they would go away naturally.

Concussions can leave lasting effects on vision, with nearly half of young patients experiencing disorders that disrupt daily life and delay return to normal activities.