Idaho Vision Development Center

Idaho Vision Development Center Idaho Vision treats vision problems that cannot be corrected through glasses, such as vision related learning problems, brain injuries, and sports vision.

Did you know that more than half of your brain’s activity is connected to vision? After a concussion or brain injury, sy...
11/20/2025

Did you know that more than half of your brain’s activity is connected to vision? After a concussion or brain injury, symptoms like headaches when reading, light sensitivity, or double vision may appear. These are signs your visual system might need extra care.

The good news is that your brain can heal through neuroplasticity. Vision therapy, tinted lenses, and specialized glasses can support recovery and help restore clear, comfortable vision.

Does homework end in tears after endless hours at the kitchen table? Your child is not alone and the problem might not b...
11/13/2025

Does homework end in tears after endless hours at the kitchen table? Your child is not alone and the problem might not be motivation or attention. Many kids who appear distracted or “lazy” during homework are actually battling hidden vision problems that make it hard to concentrate.

When the eyes do not work together properly, it can lead to headaches, blurry words, and mental fatigue. It is no wonder your child loses focus after just a few minutes. These struggles often get mislabeled as ADHD or learning difficulties when the root cause is visual, not behavioral.
Watch for these signs at home:
• Homework takes far longer than it should
• Frequent headaches or eye rubbing during reading
• Difficulty sitting still or paying attention
• Reversing letters or skipping small words

If this sounds familiar, your child may have a functional vision problem even if their eye exam showed 20/20 eyesight.

A developmental vision evaluation can uncover what standard eye tests miss. Take our free Vision Quiz to learn more.

👉 https://www.idahovision.com/vision-quiz

One of the biggest questions we hear is, “When will I start to notice a difference?”At Idaho Vision Development Center, ...
11/06/2025

One of the biggest questions we hear is, “When will I start to notice a difference?”

At Idaho Vision Development Center, every therapy plan is designed around the individual. Each person comes in with unique goals and challenges, so the timeline for results will never be exactly the same.

The good news is that many patients begin noticing improvements after only a few sessions. Better concentration, smoother reading, less strain, and even fewer headaches are just a few of the changes that can happen early on. With steady effort, those results continue to grow stronger.

If you are wondering whether vision therapy could help you or your child, now is the perfect time to schedule an evaluation and begin the journey toward clearer, more comfortable vision.

Is your child seeing double the ghosts this Halloween? Or having trouble keeping their eyes on their trick-or-treat loot...
10/30/2025

Is your child seeing double the ghosts this Halloween? Or having trouble keeping their eyes on their trick-or-treat loot?

Sometimes spooky vision symptoms like headaches, eye strain, or trouble focusing aren’t just Halloween tricks. They could be signs of a binocular vision issue.

At Idaho Vision Development Center, we help kids and adults see clearly through the fog with personalized vision therapy.

Don't let hidden vision problems haunt your family, schedule a comprehensive vision evaluation today!

📞 (208) 938-1214
🌐 idahovision.com

After two concussions, daily life became overwhelming, reading was difficult, coordination was off, and driving felt imp...
10/23/2025

After two concussions, daily life became overwhelming, reading was difficult, coordination was off, and driving felt impossible. For a Paramedic Firefighter, Aleisha, this was more than frustrating, it was life-altering.

That’s when Vision Therapy at Idaho Vision Development Center became the turning point.

With the help of specialized lenses and customized therapy sessions, the constant visual overload started to calm. Headaches faded. Reading comprehension returned. Driving no longer triggered fatigue or strain. Week by week, things got better.

“I didn’t think my eyes could be better than they were before the accidents, but they are.”- Aleisha

Vision Therapy isn’t just for kids. It’s for adults, professionals, and first responders whose lives are changed by brain injuries and visual dysfunction.

If you’ve experienced a TBI, concussion, or visual overload, you don’t have to settle. There’s a path forward.

Playing sports isn’t just about strength and stamina, it’s about how quickly and effectively your brain can work with yo...
10/16/2025

Playing sports isn’t just about strength and stamina, it’s about how quickly and effectively your brain can work with your body. Great athletes rely on sharp visual skills to track fast-moving objects, judge distances, and stay alert to everything happening around them.

Clear vision alone isn’t enough. Key visual abilities that impact athletic performance include:

-Rapid eye movements and tracking
-Depth perception for timing and distance
-Peripheral vision to monitor the field
-Coordinated eye and body movements
-Quick reaction to visual cues
-Maintaining focus even in fast-paced situations

If you’re missing plays, struggling to keep up, or feeling visual fatigue during games, vision may be the hidden factor.

That’s where sports vision training comes in. Using specialized exercises and equipment, vision therapy helps athletes improve coordination, reaction speed, and overall visual processing giving you the edge you need to perform at your best.
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, enhancing your visual skills can elevate your game to new heights.

Ready to sharpen your vision for sports? Contact Idaho Vision Development Center today for a sports vision evaluation and tailored training.

Phone: (208) 227-8822
Website: idahovision.com

"Dr. Nielson is an incredible doctor who is very knowledgeable, very patient, and very good with kids. He did an extra y...
10/09/2025

"Dr. Nielson is an incredible doctor who is very knowledgeable, very patient, and very good with kids. He did an extra year of rigorous training when it wasn't even required so he could be the best doctor possible. And it worked! Not to mention he has a great bedside manner and is one of the nicest guys you'll meet." – Jason

We’re proud to have Dr. Nielson on our team, dedicated to providing expert care with kindness and compassion for every patient, especially the little ones.

Strabismus happens when the eyes aren’t pointing in the same direction. One eye might turn inward (esotropia), outward (...
10/02/2025

Strabismus happens when the eyes aren’t pointing in the same direction. One eye might turn inward (esotropia), outward (exotropia), or sometimes even up or down.

This misalignment can be constant, happen only sometimes, or switch between eyes.
But strabismus isn’t just a muscle problem, it’s about how the brain and eyes work together. When this system is off, the eyes can’t properly team up to send clear, coordinated visual signals to the brain.

Common signs include:
- Eyes that appear crossed or wandering
- Squinting or closing one eye to see better
- Seeing double or blurry images
- Trouble judging depth and coordinating movements
- Headaches or eye strain
- Difficulties with reading or other visual tasks

To avoid confusing double vision, the brain may “turn off” input from one eye, which can lead to amblyopia (lazy eye) if left untreated.

Treatment options include specially prescribed glasses, sometimes with prisms, and vision therapy exercises designed to retrain eye coordination and improve visual processing. In some cases, surgery may be recommended.

If you notice these signs in yourself or a loved one, contact Idaho Vision Development Center for a full evaluation and customized treatment plan.

Call us at (208) 227-8822 or visit idahovision.com.

Reading used to be a battle for Maisie. She couldn’t stay on the right line, her eyes would water from the strain, and r...
09/25/2025

Reading used to be a battle for Maisie. She couldn’t stay on the right line, her eyes would water from the strain, and reading out loud filled her with anxiety. Her school fluency scores were low, and she was placed in the “needs intervention” category.

That was before she began Vision Therapy at Idaho Vision Development Center.
Today, Maisie is confidently reading chapter books. She’s no longer afraid to pick up a book, and while it may not be her favorite hobby (yet!), she enjoys it, and that’s a huge win. She’s gone from reading at a kindergarten level to being right on track with her peers.

Maisie is still building her speed, but the difference is night and day. We’re so excited about her progress and can’t wait to see what’s next!

If your child struggles with reading, it might not be a learning problem, it could be a vision problem. Let’s uncover the root together.

Did you know that developmental vision problems or eye health issues can occur in infants? Detecting and treating these ...
09/18/2025

Did you know that developmental vision problems or eye health issues can occur in infants? Detecting and treating these conditions early can make all the difference. Routine eye screenings by pediatricians often don’t catch important vision development issues or refractive errors.

Experts recommend a comprehensive eye exam by a pediatric optometrist by six months of age. Pediatric residency-trained doctors are specially equipped to perform developmental tests that can identify conditions like amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (eye turn), anisometropia (unequal prescriptions), and visual-motor delays.

At Idaho Vision Development Center, we participate in the InfantSEE® program, which provides no-cost eye exams for infants to help ensure healthy visual development from the very start.

Early care means healthier eyes and brighter futures.

“I feel that every K-12 teacher should be trained to look for signs of eye tracking and convergence issues. It’s remarka...
09/11/2025

“I feel that every K-12 teacher should be trained to look for signs of eye tracking and convergence issues. It’s remarkable how often these affect students. My son frequently had headaches when reading, avoided reading and writing, and struggled in school.

Thanks to testing at Idaho Vision Development Center, we discovered it was a brain-eye communication issue. Dr. Nielson was professional, knowledgeable, and helped us understand how vision therapy could help. After therapy, my son no longer gets headaches and even experiences less motion sickness!

Dr. Nielson and his staff were patient and supportive, making each session something my son actually enjoyed.” – Konnie

Vision problems can hide behind learning struggles, don’t overlook the signs.

Amblyopia, often called “lazy eye,” is more than just poor eyesight in one eye. It’s a brain-eye communication issue tha...
09/04/2025

Amblyopia, often called “lazy eye,” is more than just poor eyesight in one eye. It’s a brain-eye communication issue that can cause reduced vision, problems with depth perception, motor coordination, and even reading and learning challenges.

While it typically affects one eye, amblyopia can also occur in both. It may be caused by eye misalignment (strabismus), unequal prescriptions between the eyes, or lack of visual stimulation in early development.

Common signs include:
- Eye turning in or out
- Squinting or closing one eye
- Head tilting
- A noticeable difference in prescription between eyes

For years, patching was thought to be the only effective treatment and only during childhood. But we now know amblyopia can be treated at any age with advanced vision therapy techniques, specialized lenses, filters, and more.

If you or your child has been diagnosed with amblyopia or you suspect a vision issue, schedule a binocular vision evaluation with Idaho Vision Development Center today. We’re here to help every patient strengthen their visual system and improve their quality of life.

📞 (208) 227-8822
🌐 idahovision.com

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3341 Chasewood Drive
Ammon, ID
83406

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Monday 1pm - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

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