Wow Vision Therapy Blog
Category: Oculomotor Dysfunction
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.…
A Life Without Motion Sickness Starts Here at Wow Vision Therapy

If you’ve ever had to pull over because your child was pale and nauseous in the back seat—or if you’re an adult who avoids reading your phone on car rides or dreads long trips because of queasiness—you know how disruptive…
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…
Strabismus: Understanding the Condition and How Vision Therapy Can Make a Life-Changing Difference

Strabismus—commonly referred to as “crossed eyes” or “wandering eyes”—is more than a cosmetic issue. It’s a serious binocular vision condition that affects not only how the eyes align and work together, but also how an individual sees, functions, and experiences…
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…
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…
DREW’S SUCCESS STORY

By: Stephanie (Drew’s Mom) Before Drew started vision therapy, we thought we had tried everything to improve his reading abilities. Despite receiving extra help with reading at school, tutoring, and trying all kinds of techniques at home, Drew struggled with…
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…
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…
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…
‘Madelyn is now on track to be a successful First Grader’

Amblyopia or “lazy eye” is a neuro-developmental vision problem that occurs during infancy and early childhood. Those with amblyopia experience reduced eyesight typically in one eye, even when best corrected with glasses or contacts. In this Success Story, one family…
Achievements in Class, Confidence for Sports – Carter’s Success Story

In this Success Story, Nicole explains how the Wow Vision Therapy, Grand Rapids team was able to treat the underlying vision issues associated with her son’s Sensory Processing Disorder. By: Nicole (Carter’s Mom) At the beginning of 2018 when Carter…
‘Miss Cheryl will hold a special place in our heart forever’

Not all cases are quite the same. More often than not, some cases are complex and require a little more time. Yet, the results are life-changing. Check out our most recent success story. By: Molly (Keenan’s Mom) Keenan is an…
She feels ‘like the smartest kid in the class’

When we are born, we can only see a few colors, and objects are only visible up close. As we grow, many visual abilities develop in the process. These visual abilities help us move and interact with the world around us.…
The Missing Link When Identifying Vision-Based Reading Problems

In this success story, Leah explains how they discovered her son’s vision-based reading problem.