Vision Care & Therapy Center

03/09/2026

Did you know your brain can actually ignore one eye?

This is called suppression.

When the eyes aren’t working together properly, the brain may “turn off” input from one eye to avoid confusion, double vision, or eye strain. While this helps the brain feel more comfortable in the moment, it can lead to problems like:

• Poor depth perception
• Eye strain or headaches
• Difficulty with reading or tracking
• Reduced binocular vision

The tricky part? Most people don’t even realize it’s happening. We can use tools in vision therapy to check for suppression.

The good news is that vision therapy can help train the eyes and brain to work together again, reducing suppression.

👀 If your child covers one eye when reading, tilts their head, or struggles with visual tasks, a binocular vision evaluation may be helpful.

03/06/2026

Quick Vision Challenge!

Without moving your head, try to:
👉 Look at your phone screen
👉 Then look across the room
👉 Then back to your phone

Did your eyes refocus instantly?

That skill is called accommodation (focusing) — and for some people it doesn’t work smoothly, causing blur or headaches when reading.

Vision therapy helps train this skill!

Comment “smooth” or “slow” below 👇

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/

02/23/2026

Plot twist:
Your child might not “hate reading”…

Their eyes might just be staging a tiny rebellion.

If homework feels like a battle, words move on the page, or your child melts down after 10 minutes of reading… it might not be motivation.

It might be how their eyes and brain are working together.

Vision is more than 20/20 eyesight.
It’s:
🎯 Tracking
👯 Eye teaming
🔄 Focusing
🧠 Processing

And the best part? These skills can be TRAINED.

Think of vision therapy like a gym workout — but for the visual system.

Stronger eye skills =
📚 Easier reading
⚽ Better sports performance
😊 More confidence

Ready to see what’s really going on behind those sweet little eyeballs?

Schedule a developmental vision evaluation and let’s get those eyes working smarter, not harder.

02/19/2026

Our patient is balancing fun and work in her vision therapy session this afternoon 👀

02/16/2026

02/13/2026

Who wore it best? 🤓Our patient or her plush sidekick? We’re calling it a tie!

02/09/2026

Plus & Minus Lenses: It’s All About Perspective!

Did you know that lenses don’t just help you see clearly—they actually change how you see the world?

In this photo, we’re using lenses to show how your visual system interprets space, size, and distance. What you see isn’t always exactly what’s there—it’s how your eyes and brain work together to make sense of it!

Understanding these changes in perspective is an important part of visual development, learning, and everyday function.

✨ Vision is more than 20/20—it’s about how you experience the world.

02/06/2026

Funny Friday 👀

02/02/2026

The therapists at our office all have their favorite vision therapy exercises. What’s your favorite? Comment below!

01/30/2026

Did you know?
After a concussion, the eyes and brain may stop working together efficiently—even if vision looks “20/20.”

Common post-concussion vision symptoms include:
👀 Headaches or eye strain
📖 Difficulty reading or concentrating
😵‍💫 Dizziness or motion sensitivity
👁️ Blurred or double vision
💡light sensitivity

👉 Vision therapy is a specialized, doctor-guided program that helps retrain visual skills like eye tracking, focusing, and eye teaming—skills often affected by concussion.

✨ Many patients don’t realize their lingering symptoms are vision-related until they’re properly evaluated.

If symptoms persist after a concussion, a functional vision exam may be an important next step.

📞 Call us to learn more or schedule an evaluation.

01/26/2026

We are open and hope everyone is staying safe! ❄️