Wow Vision Therapy Blog
Category: Convergence Insufficiency
Back to You: Finding Relief from Visual Symptoms of Post-Concussion Syndrome

In our earlier post, Post-Concussion Recovery: Vision Rehabilitation Restoring Visual Function and Quality of Life, we explained how a concussion—also known as a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)—can disrupt vision in ways that make reading, screens, light, and motion overwhelming.…
WSBT 22 News Story Sheds Light on Hidden Vision Problems Impacting Learning

At Wow Vision Therapy, we’re honored to be featured in a new WSBT 22 News story, entitled, Operation Education: Visual processing delay often overlooked as a reading challenge, that highlights an often-overlooked reason behind many children’s struggles with reading, writing,…
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 Frustration to Flourishing: How Vision Therapy Changed Finn’s Life

At Wow Vision Therapy, we often meet children who’ve lost their spark—kids who once loved learning but became discouraged when school didn’t come easy. One of those children was Finn. The following is based on the Story provided to us…
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…
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…
The Intersection of Vision and Learning: How Vision Shapes Our Potential

In our increasingly demanding visual world, the importance of vision in learning is often underestimated. Vision is not just about seeing small details; it’s a complex process that plays a pivotal role in how we absorb, understand, and retain information.…
ADHD behaviors often a sign of a developmental vision problem

ADHD, is a well known condition that is associated with poor attention and concentration. As a matter of fact, in the April 12, 2024 issue of the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) News Brief, the headline reads: More Than…
Logan’s Success Story

By: Logan’s Parents Logan was struggling in school, and we had asked for him to be tested for Dyslexia or other learning disabilities by the school starting in 1st grade. With COVID and the school being shut down for his…
Serena’s Success Story

By: Serena I came to Wow Vision after years of on-and-off dizziness and going to many kinds of doctors who either did not help me or just thought I had migraines. I had an MRI and other tests that were…
BRENDA’S SUCCESS STORY

By: Brenda I first heard about Vision Therapy (VT) at my most recent routine eye appointment, when I was told my left eye was not focusing in a coordinated way with my right eye and that this was not something…
My Journey Through Vision Therapy

By: Grace (Patient) When I was about 10 years old, I started getting headaches, and it was hard to read. My letters would always double or be blurry or even scattered around the page. I went to an eye doctor,…
Treatment Improved Reading Abilities for Dyslexic Child

When a parent sees their child struggle with reading, often this will raise some red flags – especially when comparing a child’s reading progress with their classmates. For some children, their ability to read may get off track for a…
When a Child Struggles with Reading, Vision Therapy May Help

We know that vision is critical when it comes to reading. In fact, our visual abilities are what allow us to appreciate the world fully. For children, proper visual skills are vital for reading, learning, and sports. Without these, many…
Her Double Vision Is No Longer a Learning Barrier

When a child struggles with Double Vision, many aspects of learning and play are affected. Things, like reading or catching a ball, are very challenging. This especially was the case for young Lily. At ten years old, Lily had a…
She No Longer Struggles to Read & Learn After Vision Therapy

When a child struggles with reading and learning, often times their vision can be overlooked – especially when that same child has 20/20 eyesight. However, vision is so much more 20/20 eyesight and there are several other visual problems that…
Short Stories: Patients Advocate for Vision Therapy

Vision Problems Following a Head Injury By: Eugene I came to vision therapy after complications from a head injury and being referred by my doctor, I was skeptical at first. I did not feel it was going to help me…
Lauryn’s Success Story

By: Andy, Denise, and Lauryn We initially came to Wow Vision Therapy for help with Lauryn’s reading comprehension. She had always struggled with retaining and comprehending the information she read. Over the years, this on-going struggle led her to dislike…
Ella’s Success Story

By: Kimberly Ella was a great student up until second grade. As the year went on, her scores got lower and lower, and she had more and more homework. We were working with her for about two hours every night…
Sam’s Success Story

By: Mia Sam was diagnosed with “Severe Convergence Insufficiency” and had all of the classic symptoms, including what we thought was ADD. Sam had such a difficult time staying on track, sitting still, and focusing, which we always just attributed…
Grayson’s Success Story

By: Deanna Vision therapy has played a key role in Grayson advancing in school and with his reading and writing abilities. Grayson has always been a very active and outgoing kid that loves to help everyone but struggled with reading…
Vision Therapy Enhanced Academic Performance – Camryn’s Success Story

As summer approaches, we encourage parents to call and schedule a Developmental Vision Evaluation to determine if there are any visual problems affecting a child’s academic performance, before this upcoming school year! When visual problems get in the way of…