Vision Therapy Works
I am soon to be 69 yrs of age and have been doing vision therapy for the past eight months. I was diagnosed with convergence insufficiency at the age of 68 years old. I enjoy activities using ball on the string and the chart and bouncing the ball against wall. Another activity I enjoy is tossing a bean bag and catching it. but I do other activities interesting and challenging.
The activities have helped me become more awake of peripheral vision function and how it affects balance and visual acuity. My balance is improving and getting more stable when I exercise. When I walk, I have a little bug in my ear saying open peripheral. I am reading more than I ever have in my life. I always had the intention to read books prior to having therapy and would get frustrated.
I will continue fighting for gaining better vision as long as it takes. I can say that vision therapy has made me feel more confident in whatever I do.
— Patient D.B.
Dr. Wang is one of my favorite doctors during my healing recovery. She is more than a regular neuro optometrist. Having a head injury and trying to navigate the road of recovery was not easy. I have visited multiple doctors, PTs, musculoskeletal specialists, and neuro Optometrists.
I love that she is very detailed. She has extensive knowledge of how our vision is connected to the whole body. Her vision program is very different from another vision program I had. She teaches her patients how vision skills are built from the foundation. It’s not only about eyes, but the integration with other muscles and nerves around our body.
During my time with her, I gained a better understanding of the missing points in my recovery and learned more about myself. Her program combines OT (primitive reflex), vision rehabilitation, PT, and lifestyle.
VT made me more confident in expressing myself and learning new skills. I am very impressed how learning become so much fun and easier after VT. Thank you, Dr. Wang!
— Patient R.M.
Since my daughter has been in Vision therapy. Her teacher and I have noticed a significant improvement in her academic. In the beginning of the school year, she struggled taking math assessments and had difficulty reading. Within time, my daughter has done great taking math assessments and her reading improved. She is now reading on grade level. My daughter is more confident and less anxious when taking assessments for different subjects. My daughter has also become a great writer and scores the highest grade on her writing assessments. She also advocates for herself when she needs an accommodation or modification with work or seating arrangement.
— Parent of M.C.
Vision therapy has allowed me to be able to read and use my computer again. I am returning to college after 2 years of not being able to go. my migraines have gone away. my peripheral vision improved which has helped me driving. My balance has also improved.
–Patient J.M.
Since my son has been in vision therapy. his teacher and I ‘ve noticed his behavior is better and he can focus more at school on tests and assignment. He is also reading and writing better and he pays attention in class. There has been a great improvement. Thanks to Dr. Wang
— Parent S.W.
I am a 74 year old woman and I work on the computer daily creating and writing books, videos and educational programs. I love what I do and have no plans to retire. About 2 years ago, I noticed vision problems while on the computer, I thought my eyes were just tired. This issue progressed until one day I noticed a ghost image on the computer. I had developed double vision. I was afraid my life as a creator was over and eventually I would be unable to read and drive. Dr. Wang discovered that in addition to double vision, my peripheral vision has shrunk, my eyes were fighting for control, and my brain was suppressing conflicting information. If my condition was allowed to progress further, I would lose depth perception. I am now finishing Vision therapy with Dr. Wang and I am happy to report I can see clearly on the computer and without strain. and drive safely I am very grateful to Dr. Wang for retraining my senior eyes and brain to see clearly.
Patient M.S.
Back in July of 2023, I contracted viral meningitis, an infection in my brain. I was in ICU/hospital for about 3 weeks and then went to Gaylord for rehab for about 3 weeks. The meningitis knock me out, I could not walk, trouble eating and problems with my eyes. My biggest challenge was I experience problems with vision, movement and lack of sense of balance, Gaylod helped me to walk and with my cognition and helped me get back to a somewhat normal life. Dr. Wang helped me work on the connections from my eyes to my brain and sense of balance and vision, this has been the longest to come back for me, Due to Lack of the sense of balance and vision, which was a horrible feeling, I was very motivated in doing all the exercised that Dr. Wang’s program has provided. Dr. Wang is wonderful to work with. My current condition with my eyes and lack of sense of the movement have greatly improved. I am living an almost normal life.
— Patient R.G.
