Vision Development Center Company

The Huffington Post has an interesting article about the King-Devick test, a test used to determine if a person has suffered a concussion. This test is easy to administer and can be done on the sidelines during a game, greatly reducing the possibility of sending someone with a concussion back into the game. This 2-Minute…

Vision therapy is not limited to treating only children or those who have developmental vision problems. We have seen many patients, both children and adults, with various traumatic brain injuries who have benefited from vision therapy. Click here to read about Maryann, a woman who experienced life-changing results through vision therapy after her brain injury.

We have seen a lot of improvements at school since our 8 year old son has begun vision therapy. His reading speed and comprehension have improved. He has a much easier time following along on the page and on the board. He has a much better sense of personal space. He is not longer afraid…

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Optometrist, Dr. Vicky Vandervort explains what it is like for a person to have eyes that work but do so inefficiently causing the person to exert extreme effort to see. When this occurs, people, especially children, do not realize the…

This article by Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, featured in Sensory Focus Magazine/Fall 2014, thoroughly explores how visual problems may affect individuals with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD).

Calvin has made significant gains after having vision therapy. Cal was a struggling reader from kindergarten until third grade. We had the best “reading teachers,” tutored all summer and throughout the school year – but still Cal was frustrated. He made the same mistakes over and over – crying many times. A teacher recommended a…

Have you done your homework to learn about Vision Therapy, but want to hear from real people who have been through the process? Maybe you’re just beginning the search for solutions for you or your child and aren’t sure if Vision Therapy is an option . Wherever you are on your quest for answers, there are great resources available! If you…

August is COVD’s Vision and Learning Month: Spread the Word About Vision Therapy! As the summer comes to an end, you are probably starting your back to school “to do” list already. We believe that an exam from a developmental optometrist should be at the top of that list! In addition to examining eye health,…

With summer sports in full swing, you want to be sure that your child is performing to his or her fullest potential! If something is holding your child back, it could be vision. An eye exam from Dr. Pelton or Dr. Poma will check for all the visual skills mentioned in the video below. As Fellows of the…

When I first started vision therapy I had a hard time reading, writing, focusing on work and playing sports. Mrs. Mallory helped me focus better, read and write better and played some fun games with me. Now that I graduated from vision therapy I can do everything 100% better. School is easy now and I…