More stories of children with reading difficulties, where an underlying visual problem was diagnosed and treated with Vision Therapy.

- Tiana, age 13


My Vision Therapy was a huge success to me. I have accomplished each of my goals. I have better grades. I also have no headaches and I don’t have to squint. My tracking is much better as well. I don’t have any troubles at all during school any more. I can read faster also.

- Gunner, age 10


I am much better at school, football and baseball. In fact, I can hit the baseball so hard that I broke my bat! Thank you for helping me read better, and school is easier now that my eyes don’t hurt anymore.

- Analise, age 11


My eyes began improving in Vision Therapy. A little while before I graduated, I started noticing a difference. By the last two appointments, MY EYES DIDN’T ACHE ANYMORE! Then I graduated and started to read more. I enjoy sitting down and reading a good book whenever I can!!! Now, when I finish my schoolwork, I feel like I can still read a book or do something else. I used to get headaches when I would try to read. I thought my eyes would never get better. Now the headaches are gone and I love to read. I also write better and faster. My eyes are now better and I am happy I graduated!

- Mikayla, age 9


Before Vision Therapy I struggled with reading because I was a slow reader and when I read aloud the words were choppy. Sometimes I didn’t understand what I was reading on some pages. This made me feel mad and sad because I just wanted to be able to read faster and to understand what I was reading. When I started Vision Therapy, over time I noticed changes. The first thing I noticed was my fluency improved. I was reading faster! I could understand more pages without having to re-read a lot. I also noticed my reading test scores were improving and my scores were becoming higher. That made me feel happy and proud of myself! I started to enjoy reading again. My spelling and writing also seemed to improve. I was always good at math, but I felt more confident in that area as well. I love to play soccer and towards the end of Vision Therapy I noticed I could juggle the ball and my foot skills improved.

- Spencer, age 13


Spence is comfortable with reading for the first time. He is participating with the rest of the class and completing monthly book reports. The best part is his newly found confidence and independence. So many children with reading problems would greatly benefit from Vision Therapy

- Amanda, age 9


During her annual eye exam, Amanda was diagnosed with an eye teaming difficulty (convergence insufficiency) and was recommended Vision Therapy. Amanda is a good student but her reading and homework became a struggle in 2nd grade. Her frustration levels were very high. After a few months of Vision Therapy, Amanda is taking the initiative and completing homework with less trouble. In the last three weeks, both my husband and I have noticed that her attitude has improved. She now tells us she loves us and hugs us spontaneously. She seems happier.

- Kelsey, age 12


Kelsey was screened at school at the end of 4th grade and failed miserably. She has always struggled in school and with reading in particular. Homework took an incredible amount of time and she had developed lots of negative feelings toward school. I worried about how Kelsey would do as the work got harder. Kelsey spent several months in Vision Therapy, and only 4 weeks into it, I realized she wasn’t spilling things at dinner and her eye-hand coordination was better. About 2 months before she finished Vision Therapy, her reading grades suddenly improved and she actually read the first Harry Potter book. I had a very bright child who really struggled with school. Now I have a child who likes to read in school and can succeed there.

- Janis, age 7


My daughter Janis significantly struggled through the first two months of first grade. I knew something was wrong but could not figure it out. At her eye exam, we were informed that Janis needed Vision Therapy. After nine months of Vision Therapy, Janis can read easier, catch a ball easily, and is catching up with her class. There is no doubt in my mind that Janis has greatly benefited from Vision Therapy. I am grateful that we discovered Vision Therapy and feel more people should be aware of it.

- Ely, age 8


My 8-year-old daughter had always been a bright child, but during first and second grade she continuously struggled with reading. I worked with her daily, got phonics books, and practiced over and over. There were small improvements, but she never progressed enough to read comfortably. I heard about Vision Therapy through a friend. My daughter began the program and has since become a good reader. She is now able to read entire paragraphs smoothly, and she can sound out multisyllabic words on her own. I am so grateful we were led to Vision Therapy. This will be a turning point for my daughter as she continues through third grade and her entire education. I genuinely feel Vision Therapy has enabled her to learn to use her full potential. I strongly recommend it for anyone who may need help.

- Kasey, age 8


Kasey was a good student in school, but has had to work very hard for her accomplishments. What a difference a year of Vision Therapy has made. Kasey is working much more independently now and her reading has improved immensely. I wish there was more knowledge about Kasey’s initial diagnosis, an eye tracking dysfunction, in both the school system as well as the medical field. There are many children being misdiagnosed. These children will get lost in the system and will probably never know why things were so complicated for them. We are so thankful for Vision Therapy!

- Lauren, age 11


Vision therapy has done wonders for Lauren! She has improved in her reading grade level, has much more confidence in herself, and has become more outgoing. Lauren is now willing to read by herself instead of asking someone else to do it for her.

- Amy, age 8


Before Any started Vision Therapy, we thought that her problems with reading had to do more with some type of learning disability. After being tested at school, which found nothing but a high IQ, we were told again it was developmental. While reading with my daughter, my husband began to watch her eyes instead of her book and saw them moving all around. We found a doctor who provided Vision Therapy, and got her started right away!. Since Amy has started therapy, she has gained a tremendous amount of confidence when reading aloud in class, as well as independently. She can now actually focus on each word and not lose her place. She has become a fluent reader rather than a frustrated one. There has also been a huge improvement in her handwriting, as well as her spelling. She no longer sees double or backward letters and words. It is no longer a 2-hour ordeal to do her homework, she actually asks to do it and wants very little help. She loved going to Vision Therapy and always had fun, it was never like work to her. Not only would I recommend Vision Therapy to others, I wholeheartedly believe this therapy could help many children who are struggling, or who are just not up to grade level and have been told it’s developmental.

- Chris, age 9


Three years ago, our son, Chris, was a third grader who had never experienced any scholastic fun or success. Every year, Chris had hours of homework in reading and math, his most difficult subjects. His teacher told us he had a learning disability but Chris simply did not fit the pattern of the learning disabled. In our estimation, our son DID NOT have a learning disability but was being unduly categorized. Looking for a solution to Chris’ problems, we were recommended that we check his vision. Obviously, there are no guarantees in life, but with Vision Therapy, Chris was the proven winner. His reading grades improved, and an attitude shift toward school occurred along with a definite improvement of his math skills. Today, Chris is completing his first year of Jr. High. He disciplines himself to get up for school without parental prodding. He returns home and after an hour of relaxation, spends one to two hours studying. Chris is a social and active young boy. NEVER do we hear complaints about school, teachers, project requirements, etc. What a pleasure to see him finally enjoying school and holding a solid B average. Please try Vision Therapy, it works!

- Monica, age 12


Monica hated to read, couldn’t spell, didn’t like school, tired easily, and was beginning to show signs of low self-esteem. She would say that she wasn’t good at anything, was dumb, and unpopular. Today, she is a different person! Just two weeks ago, her language arts teacher said that Julie had shown recent signs of huge jumps in her reading and cognitive ability. Julie loves school now and wants to leave the house at 7 a.m. to get there early. She is invited to parties and she has a quick wit. I attribute a lot of these dramatic changes to the work she has done in Vision Therapy. We are very pleased with the results.

- Travis, age 9


Our first sign of Travis’ vision problem was when he started 1st grade. We thought it was just laziness on his part or perhaps a personality conflict with his teacher. To us, our only obvious solution was to step up the discipline. As time went on, the problem just got worse when more reading skills were being required at school. When Travis started second grade, he tested 1.2 in the Accelerated Reading program (the lowest in his class). While he was still having attention and focusing problems, we started looking for another solution. We began Vision Therapy, the exercises were taxing for Travis, along with his homework from school. It was tough, but with extra encouragement and kind help from Travis’ therapist, there were remarkable results! Travis’ teacher at school said she had never had a student make such an improvement! The most rewarding part for us is the change in Travis’ attitude and now his enjoyment in reading. His maturity is improving, as is his self-confidence and attention span. The time and investment has been well worth it. This is something that will last a lifetime!

- Kyle, age 10


I noticed that my son Kyle was having a reading problem in the 3rd grade. After many meetings with my son’s school, they labeled him as being immature because he cried a lot in school. Kyle worked on homework six hours a night and it still took him hours to read a 12-page book. I realized we had a major problem! Well, at the end of third grade, Kyle’s teacher decided that fourth grade would be way too hard for him and he probably wouldn’t even pass. Now, it was up to my husband and me to decide whether to hold Kyle back a year or get help on our own! I made an appointment to check Kyle’s vision, and the doctor explained that Kyle’s eyes weren’t working together as a team. Finally, I felt like we had some answers on what was going on and why Kyle couldn’t read. Kyle started Vision Therapy in June. The weekly home exercises Kyle did were fun, and I never heard him complain that he had to do them. Kyle was also prescribed reading glasses and he loves to wear them. Kyle has received all A’s and B’s on his report cards. He isn’t scared to read out loud at school any more, and his teacher says he’s always willing to take on new challenges in the classroom. The rewards for Mom? No more spending six hours on homework, no more fighting and crying during Kyle’s homework, seeing him with increased self-esteem, and making great grades in school! I really don’t know what I would have done without Vision Therapy!

- Stephanie, age 8


Before vision therapy, Stephanie wasn’t trying to read any challenging books or stories. She was frustrated with school reading assignments, and she wasn’t focused during reading. Now Stephanie is reading her school assignments, such as science, history and her regular reading books. She reads a lot faster and seems to be focused on her work. Her grades have greatly improved and she is now an honor roll student. She is very proud of herself for it. I highly recommend vision theraoy to anyone who has a child struggling with reading like Stephanie was. It surely has made a difference for her!

- Amber, age 11


Amber’s grades have improved two letters in math. She now enjoys reading, where before Vision Therapy she hated reading. Amber has been out of therapy for two months now and this grading period she has achieved straight A’s! I always knew she could do the work that was presented to her in school, and since Vision Therapy, she has proven that she is an “A” student. I have praised Vision Therapy to teachers, principals and parents. This is a solution for visual problems that needs more attention and recognition!

- Rachel, age 7


When my daughter Rachel started first grade, her teacher noticed that she had a lack of concentration, trouble with losing her place, and great difficulty reading. In the evening, doing homework exercises with her was almost impossible. Simple reading exercises would often take hours. After much research into the matter, I decided to see a developmental optometrist, who recommended vision therapy. From the very first session, I was able to see an improvement in Rachel’s concentration. Within a month, her confidence level was boosted considerably, and doing her homework exercises improved significantly. At the end of the year not only was Rachel getting straight A’s on her report card, but she also took a liking to reading. The once unthinkable and undoable has actually become enjoyable. Rachel’s success this school year was greatly due to the changes made through vision therapy.

- Chris, age 10


Chris was struggling in school. His timed test scores were terrible. It took him too much time to complete his homework. He was miserable and dreaded going to school. I wanted him to enjoy school, not suffer for twelve to eighteen years. I was afraid that he would fail or give up. I was concerned about his self-esteem. I wanted him to enjoy reading. Having the same (or similar) vision problem, I know how hard it is to endure. Now, after 70% of the way through Vision Therapy, Chris has had fabulous success. All of his grades have gone up at least one letter grade. He has started to like reading. His homework is getting finished in a timely manner. He is much happier and more helpful. I would recommend Vision Therapy to anyone with a vision or learning problem! Vision Therapy has been a miracle for Chris.

- Samantha, age 7


Since Samantha started Vision Therapy, she has wanted to pick up a book to read. She used to fight me every time reading was requested. Now, she is more confident in her reading ability, and she’s not embarrassed to read out loud to others. The most important result is her report card. Sammy has improved in four of her subjects and is now an A/B student.

- Kristy, age 10


Kristy was having problems at school with her homework and assignments. We tried private tutors, even private school, but this did not help. Someone told us to go try Vision Therapy. We said, “We have an academic problem, not an eye problem!” How wrong we were! To make a long story short, Kristy’s grades have improved. She is now in a regular class with other students and doing very, very well. I highly recommend Vision Therapy for other parents! Your child may have a vision problem impacting your child’s ability to read and learn that you may not be aware of.

- Rose, age 15


Rose’s Vision Therapy program has helped her tremendously with her schoolwork and attitude toward school. Her grades have improved to the point where she made it on the honor roll. This last quarter was the first time in three years that she did not have a “D” on her report card. She likes to read now, where she never did in the past. Rose used to come home often complaining of headaches. She no longer complains of headaches when reading! Vision Therapy has also helped Rose with piano practice. She is able to sight read better and play the notes on the page, whereas in the past, she would sit down to learn a piece of music and I couldn’t follow where she was in the piece, because she used to play a lot of notes that weren’t there.

- Kevin, age 16


Kevin has struggled with reading since he was in first grade. He started vision therapy when he was 15 years old. We had tried numerous avenues of intervention but none seemed to really work. I only wish we had started with vision therapy sooner. In the 9 months of therapy Kevin’s reading comprehension improved from a 5.6 grade equivalent to a 9.2 grade equivalent. The school is also amazed at the increase!