Elite Vision Therapy

Elite Vision Therapy VT and Neuro-Rehabilitation clinic in West Des Moines, IA. Using the latest techniques and technolog

Did you know that early eye exams can play a big role in your child’s development?A child’s visual system does so much m...
04/27/2026

Did you know that early eye exams can play a big role in your child’s development?

A child’s visual system does so much more than just help them see clearly. It supports how they learn, move, focus, read, and interact with the world around them. In fact, vision guides early milestones like hand-eye coordination, tracking across a page, copying from the board, and even maintaining attention during tasks.

Early exams allow us to evaluate how the eyes work together and identify any concerns like eye teaming, tracking, or focusing skills before they begin to cause an impact. When needed, vision therapy can help strengthen and support those skills during some of the most important years of development.

A strong visual foundation sets the stage for success, and it all starts with an exam.

Congratulations Bella on graduating from Vision Therapy!We are so proud of you for all your focus and determination you ...
04/15/2026

Congratulations Bella on graduating from Vision Therapy!

We are so proud of you for all your focus and determination you put into every session. Watching your growth and confidence build along the way has been such a joy for our team.

Bella, you did amazing and we’re cheering you on as you take on everything ahead!

04/14/2026

Happy 10-year anniversary, Sara!

We’re so lucky to have you with us, and so excited to see all the great things still ahead for you here! Thank you for 10 incredible years! We love you so much!

Did you know that a concussion can affect more than just how you feel? It can impact how you see and process the world a...
03/31/2026

Did you know that a concussion can affect more than just how you feel? It can impact how you see and process the world around you.

Blurred vision, light sensitivity, double vision, headaches, and trouble focusing can be common complaints after experiencing a concussion, and even if everything seems fine, the visual system may still not be working the way it should.

For many patients recovering from a concussion, vision therapy can make a huge difference in getting back to school, work, and everyday life comfortably.

If you or someone you know is dealing with visual symptoms after a concussion, reach out to see if we can help.

03/19/2026

Saccades are the quick eye movements we use to shift focus from one point to another. They play a huge role in everyday tasks like reading, copying from the board, and scanning our environment.

We’re putting those eye movements to the test with a fun challenge! Activities like this help strengthen accuracy, speed, and coordination of saccadic eye movements, an important skill we often work on in vision therapy.

Think you can complete the challenge? Let us know if you could make it all the way to the end!

We love celebrating our vision therapy graduates!Regan graduated last year, and we’re so glad she came back to leave her...
03/16/2026

We love celebrating our vision therapy graduates!

Regan graduated last year, and we’re so glad she came back to leave her mark. We’re proud of everything she accomplished and loved having her back for this!

Congratulations again, Regan! We’re so happy for you and grateful we got to be part of your journey!

02/25/2026

Guess our vision therapy tool🫣

This simple, but powerful vision therapy tool helps train the eyes to work together as a team. It builds convergence skills, improves depth perception, and strengthens eye coordination, all with a string and a few colorful beads!

If you said the Brock String… you were right!

It might look basic, but don’t let it fool you. Big visual achievements can come from small tools!

02/18/2026

Wachs Mental Minus

This exercise is a powerful way to challenge the visual system and strengthen focusing skills. Wachs Mental Minus works by training the eyes and brain to clear up blur without immediately relying on extra lens power. It encourages active focusing, better control of accommodation or your eyes’ ability to focus.
�Stronger focusing skills can mean less eye strain, better clarity at near, and improved comfort with reading and screen time.

Like many vision therapy activities, it may look simple, but it’s designed to build coordination in a very intentional way.

Vision therapy isn’t just for kids!When people hear “vision therapy,” they often think it’s only for children, but that’...
02/12/2026

Vision therapy isn’t just for kids!

When people hear “vision therapy,” they often think it’s only for children, but that’s not the case. Teens and adults can benefit too! Vision therapy can help with things like eye strain, headaches, difficulty focusing, double vision, dizziness, and even visual issues after a concussion.

Whether you’re struggling with long hours on a screen, noticing reading fatigue, or feeling like your eyes just aren’t working together the way they should, vision therapy can help retrain the visual system at any age. Your brain and eyes can still learn new skills, no matter how old you are.

Vision therapy is personalized, goal-driven, and designed to improve how your eyes work together in everyday life. Comfortable vision isn’t just a childhood goal. It’s a lifelong one.

12/10/2025

Saccades are the quick, precise eye movements we use to shift our focus from one point to another, like when we’re reading or scanning a busy environment. Strong saccadic skills help with accuracy, attention, and flow.

One of our go-to activities to strengthen these skills is the Saccade Dots exercise! Patients move both eyes and hands along the sequence of dots to strengthen attention and tracking, use of memory, and promote equal use of left and right hands and eyes

These small, controlled movements add up to big improvements in everyday tasks! Our therapy team guides each step to help patients build confidence and skill along the way!

12/03/2025

One of our favorite vision therapy exercises is deceptively simple: just a whiteboard covered in lines and circles. But don’t let the simplicity fool you, this activity is a powerhouse for strengthening binocular coordination, boosting body awareness, and expanding peripheral vision all at once.

During the activity, patients make symmetrical movements with their hands or arms while keeping their eyes on a central focal point. The visual system learns to stay steady in the center while still noticing what’s happening in the periphery. This combination of movement and focus helps the eyes work together more efficiently and trains the body to stay aligned and controlled.

Kids love it because it feels like a game. Adults love it because they can feel their visual system getting sharper. And we love it because it delivers real results. Small tool, big impact!

11/27/2025

As we reflect on the season of gratitude, we can’t help but feel incredibly thankful for our amazing Vision Therapy team.

Every day, they bring patience, passion, and dedication to the work they do, helping patients grow, overcome challenges, and reach new milestones that often feel life-changing.

From celebrating breakthroughs to offering encouragement on the tougher days, our VT team shows up with heart. They make our office brighter, our patients stronger, and our mission possible.

To our Vision Therapy team, thank you for the energy you pour into every session, the smiles you inspire, and the difference you make in so many lives. We are grateful for you today and every day.

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1350 SE University Avenue
Waukee, IA
50263

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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3pm

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