Wow Vision Therapy Blog

Summer: The Ideal Time to Address Hidden Vision Problems Affecting School Success

  As the school year winds down, many parents breathe a sigh of relief—no more homework battles, reading frustrations, or late-night struggles to complete assignments. But as you reflect on your child’s or teen’s challenges this past year, it’s important

Solving the Hidden Vision Problems That Held Elianah Back

At Wow Vision Therapy, we know that vision is more than just 20/20 eyesight. For many children, the struggles they experience with reading and learning are rooted not in clarity of sight, but in how their eyes work together, move

From Struggle to Success: Jesse’s Journey Overcoming Convergence Insufficiency

At Wow Vision Therapy, we’re privileged to witness stories of transformation every day—moments where frustration gives way to clarity, and hope replaces struggle. Today, we are proud to share the story of Jesse Cross, a bright and energetic boy who

Unlocking Better Handwriting: The Critical Role of Visual-Spatial Development

For many elementary school children, handwriting struggles go beyond just a lack of practice or fine motor difficulties. Often, the root cause is an overlooked issue: delays in visual-spatial development that impact visual-motor integration. At Wow Vision Therapy, we see

From Reading Struggles to Strengths: The Art and Science at Wow Vision Therapy

Reading is a foundational skill that shapes academic success, confidence, and lifelong learning. However, for many individuals—both children and adults—persistent struggles with reading are not due to a lack of effort but rather undiagnosed vision problems affecting eye coordination and/or

CI…The Vision Problem That Looks Like ADHD—But Isn’t

Convergence Insufficiency (CI) is a common yet often overlooked binocular vision condition that affects both children and adults. Despite its prevalence, studies indicate that around 5-13% of children and adolescents have this vision disorder (1); many individuals with CI remain undiagnosed

Take Action…A Developmental Vision Evaluation for Struggling Reader

  If a child or adult struggles with reading despite having 20/20 eye sight, a developmental vision evaluation can be the key to uncovering hidden visual deficits affecting reading fluency and comprehension.  To understand how someone with normal eye sight

Post-Concussion Recovery: Vision Rehabilitation Restoring Visual Function and Quality of Life

  A concussion is more than just a head injury—it can disrupt essential functions of the brain, including vision. After a concussion, many individuals experience a condition known as post-concussion syndrome (PCS) which involves persistent visual disturbances such as blurred

Specialized treatment comes to Grand Rapids for children who struggle from vision and learning problems

One in 12 children struggle with serious vision problems that cause reading and learning problems yet those same children will pass the standard vision tests. Collin is one of these children who endured the struggle with frustration and lowself-esteem, but with