Neuro-Visual Performance Institute

Neuro-Visual Performance Institute Eyes šŸ”¹ Brain šŸ”¹ Body šŸ”¹ Mind
Professional, expert care with a personal touch! We believe there is more to vision performance than 20/20 eyesight.

At Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, we believe that you are never too young or too old to benefit from Neuro-Visual therapy. We understand how the Eyes, Brain, Body, and Mind are connected, and how to significantly improve how they work together. Which is why we are now dedicated to Neuro-Visual performance training. We have 38 years of experience helping patients improve their vision and overall quality of life. We listen carefully to our patients and then we create an individualized plan, customized specifically to meet your needs. At Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, you will receive professional, expert care with a personal touch. That is why patients regularly travel 2 hours each way once a week for treatments because they saw the tremendous value in the program and were so pleased with the results. Why Settle for Sight When You Could Have Vision? There are 17 visual skills and only 1 is usually tested in regular eye exams. That is why there is so much more to vision performance than what is measured by eyesight.

70% of what we process is through the Visual system. By partnering with us, we will create Visual Pathways that will stay in place the rest of your life. The Result: 70% of what you process for the rest of your life will be more efficient and more effective. We have demonstrated these successful results across a wide range of ages and abilities, from infants, children, and adults to autistic students, professional athletes, and special forces. We look forward to getting to know you and creating your customized plan.

12/20/2025

Vision and learning are far more connected than most people realize. Good eyesight alone doesn’t guarantee that a child has the visual skills needed to succeed in school. Learning depends heavily on how well the eyes track, team, focus, and sustain attention. When these skills are weak, information doesn’t stick—creating gaps that grow as academic demands increase. The encouraging news is that visual skills are learned, and with proper evaluation and training, they can be strengthened and fully integrated for long-term success.

• Learning relies heavily on visual processing
• Eye tracking, focusing, and teaming support comprehension
• Visual skills can be trained and embedded for daily use

At the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, we’re here to support your child’s journey toward better visual health and overall development. Let’s work together to ensure they have the best start possible!

Dr. Graebe, a board-certified optometrist specializing in vision development, vision therapy, and vision rehabilitation, leads the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, with two locations conveniently serving Southern and Central Kentucky.

To schedule an appointment at our Versailles or Somerset locations call us at 859-879-0089 or visit our website at https://nvpinstitute.com

12/14/2025

Vision and learning are far more connected than most people realize. Good eyesight alone doesn’t guarantee that a child has the visual skills needed to succeed in school. Learning depends heavily on how well the eyes track, team, focus, and sustain attention. When these skills are weak, information doesn’t stick—creating gaps that grow as academic demands increase. The encouraging news is that visual skills are learned, and with proper evaluation and training, they can be strengthened and fully integrated for long-term success.

• Learning relies heavily on visual processing
• Eye tracking, focusing, and teaming support comprehension
• Visual skills can be trained and embedded for daily use

At the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, we’re here to support your child’s journey toward better visual health and overall development. Let’s work together to ensure they have the best start possible!

Dr. Graebe, a board-certified optometrist specializing in vision development, vision therapy, and vision rehabilitation, leads the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, with two locations conveniently serving Southern and Central Kentucky.

To schedule an appointment at our Versailles or Somerset locations call us at 859-879-0089 or visit our website at https://loom.ly/NiXpCQ0

12/13/2025

Handwriting is far more complex than it appears. Before a child ever puts pencil to paper, the brain must visualize letters, organize space on the page, recall letter forms, and coordinate the eyes and hands to execute the movement. When handwriting is messy or inconsistent, it’s rarely just a fine motor issue—it’s usually related to visual processing, visual memory, spatial awareness, or visual-motor integration. The good news is that these skills can be evaluated and strengthened with the right programs.

• Handwriting depends on visualization and visual memory
• Spatial awareness helps organize letters on the page
• Eye–hand coordination is key to legible writing

At the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, we’re here to support your child’s journey toward better visual health and overall development. Let’s work together to ensure they have the best start possible!

Dr. Graebe, a board-certified optometrist specializing in vision development, vision therapy, and vision rehabilitation, leads the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, with two locations conveniently serving Southern and Central Kentucky.

To schedule an appointment at our Versailles or Somerset locations call us at 859-879-0089 or visit our website at https://nvpinstitute.com

NVPI - Versailles will be operating on a 1-hour delay today. Stay safe!
12/12/2025

NVPI - Versailles will be operating on a 1-hour delay today. Stay safe!

12/07/2025

Pediatric concussions are more common than many realize, and they don’t always involve losing consciousness. Even a simple fall can cause changes in the brain that affect recovery. One key area impacted is the visual system—specifically eye pointing and tracking. These skills are often the first to decline after a concussion and the last to return, which is why visual testing is now considered an important part of safe return-to-activity decisions for kids and athletes. Allowing rest, proper monitoring, and evaluation by healthcare providers is essential to support full and safe recovery.

• Concussions can occur without losing consciousness
• Eye tracking is often the last system to recover
• Proper evaluation guides safe return to activity

At the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, we’re here to support your child’s journey toward better visual health and overall development. Let’s work together to ensure they have the best start possible!

Dr. Graebe, a board-certified optometrist specializing in vision development, vision therapy, and vision rehabilitation, leads the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, with two locations conveniently serving Southern and Central Kentucky.

To schedule an appointment at our Versailles or Somerset locations call us at 859-879-0089 or visit our website at https://nvpinstitute.com

NVPI will be operating on a 1-hour delay today December 2, 2025. Our office will open at 10:00 a.m. If you have an appoi...
12/02/2025

NVPI will be operating on a 1-hour delay today December 2, 2025. Our office will open at 10:00 a.m.

If you have an appointment before that time, someone from our office will be contacting you shortly to reschedule.

Stay warm and stay safe friends!

11/26/2025

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11/24/2025

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11/22/2025

Reading may seem simple, but it actually depends on a complex set of visual and cognitive skills working together. Dr. Rick explains that to read comfortably, both eyes must point with laser accuracy, the focusing system must engage, and the brain must integrate visual and auditory information to create meaning. When skills like convergence or focusing are weak, reading becomes tiring, confusing, or frustrating, not because of intelligence, but because the visual system can’t support the task efficiently.

• Reading requires precise eye pointing
• Focusing and convergence must work together
• Visual–auditory integration is essential for comprehension

At the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, we’re here to support your child’s journey toward better visual health and overall development. Let’s work together to ensure they have the best start possible!

Dr. Graebe, a board-certified optometrist specializing in vision development, vision therapy, and vision rehabilitation, leads the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, with two locations conveniently serving Southern and Central Kentucky.

To schedule an appointment at our Versailles or Somerset locations call us at 859-879-0089 or visit our website at https://nvpinstitute.com

11/22/2025

Many people wonder whether presbyopia, the gradual loss of near focusing ability as we age can be delayed. Dr. Rick explains that while everyone eventually experiences it, healthy habits can slow the process. Just like stretching helps keep joints flexible, eye exercises, visual tracking, and regular focusing routines help keep the eye muscles working efficiently. Combined with good nutrition and physical activity, these habits may extend your near-vision comfort before reading glasses become necessary.

• Presbyopia is a normal age-related change
• Eye exercises and healthy habits can slow its progression
• Diet, tracking, and focusing routines help maintain flexibility

At the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, we’re here to support your child’s journey toward better visual health and overall development. Let’s work together to ensure they have the best start possible!

Dr. Graebe, a board-certified optometrist specializing in vision development, vision therapy, and vision rehabilitation, leads the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, with two locations conveniently serving Southern and Central Kentucky.

To schedule an appointment at our Versailles or Somerset locations call us at 859-879-0089 or visit our website at https://nvpinstitute.com

šŸ‘šŸ½Let’s give a round of applause to Mrs. Betty for finishing her 30 weeks of therapy! When Betty first came to us, she h...
11/18/2025

šŸ‘šŸ½Let’s give a round of applause to Mrs. Betty for finishing her 30 weeks of therapy! When Betty first came to us, she had experience FIVE falls back to back. Here she is at graduation, and she has had ZERO falls in a year 🄳

If you or someone you know struggles with balance, vision therapy could be the key to getting your life back! Call us today 859-879-0089.

11/16/2025

Improving your golf game doesn’t always require major swing changes, sometimes the most powerful adjustments come from simply learning to relax. Dr. Rick explains how controlled breathing can calm your mind and body, helping you perform more consistently on the course. When your exhale is longer than your inhale, it activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing tension and improving focus. This makes it a great pre-shot routine for putting, driving, or any pressure moment.

• Longer exhales activate relaxation
• Breathing helps reduce tension during shots
• Simple pre-shot breathing improves focus and consistency

At the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, we’re here to support your child’s journey toward better visual health and overall development. Let’s work together to ensure they have the best start possible!

Dr. Graebe, a board-certified optometrist specializing in vision development, vision therapy, and vision rehabilitation, leads the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, with two locations conveniently serving Southern and Central Kentucky.

To schedule an appointment at our Versailles or Somerset locations call us at 859-879-0089 or visit our website at https://nvpinstitute.com

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105 Crossfield Drive
Versailles, KY
40383

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Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm

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