Vision Development of WNY

Vision Development of WNY Vision Development of WNY is a leading provider of vision therapy and behavioral optometry services. Our best stories are on our website.

For over 40 years Dr. Dick O’Connor has been restoring vision and hope to families whose loved ones experience learning disabilities, developmental delays, behavioral issues or disorders, concussions or traumatic brain injuries, and strokes. To learn more visit visiontherapywny.com

If your child… 👇✅ Avoids reading ✅ Loses their place easily ✅ Complains of headaches ✅ Seems distracted during homework ...
05/15/2026

If your child… 👇

✅ Avoids reading
✅ Loses their place easily
✅ Complains of headaches
✅ Seems distracted during homework

…it may not be behavior — it may be vision.

Vision therapy strengthens the connection between the eyes and brain, helping improve focus, tracking, and comfort during school tasks. ✨

Let’s uncover the root cause. ✅

📅 Book a functional vision evaluation today.
📞 (716) 398-4300
🌐 VisionTherapyWNY.com

👀 Strabismus is more than an eye turn. When the eyes are not aligned properly, it can affect:✅ Eye teaming✅ Depth percep...
05/12/2026

👀 Strabismus is more than an eye turn. When the eyes are not aligned properly, it can affect:

✅ Eye teaming
✅ Depth perception
✅ Visual comfort
✅ Reading efficiency
✅ Confidence in daily tasks

At Vision Development of WNY, we look at how both eyes are working together and whether vision therapy may help improve binocular vision skills.

Schedule an evaluation to learn more.
📞 (716) 398-4300
🌐 VisionTherapyWNY.com

📚 Reading takes more than seeing the words clearly. To read comfortably, the eyes need to:✅ Track smoothly across the pa...
05/07/2026

📚 Reading takes more than seeing the words clearly. To read comfortably, the eyes need to:

✅ Track smoothly across the page
✅ Stay together on near work
✅ Refocus quickly and accurately
✅ Process what is being seen

When those skills are inefficient, kids may skip lines, lose their place, read slowly, or avoid reading altogether.

At Vision Development of WNY, we evaluate the visual skills that support reading success — not just eyesight.

📞 (716) 398-4300
🌐 VisionTherapyWNY.com

What is a functional vision evaluation?It is a deeper look at how vision works in real life. 👁️In addition to visual cla...
04/30/2026

What is a functional vision evaluation?
It is a deeper look at how vision works in real life. 👁️

In addition to visual clarity, testing may include:

• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Saccades and pursuits
• Focusing skills
• Binocular coordination
• Visual memory
• Visual-motor skills
• Visual perception and processing

If school, sports, or everyday activities feel harder than they should, functional vision may be worth exploring.

📞 (716) 398-4300
🌐 VisionTherapyWNY.com

If near work leads to headaches, eye strain, or frustration, convergence insufficiency may be part of the problem. 👓Conv...
04/28/2026

If near work leads to headaches, eye strain, or frustration, convergence insufficiency may be part of the problem. 👓

Convergence insufficiency (CI) is a common vision condition where the eyes struggle to work together while focusing on nearby objects. Common signs can include:

✅ Double vision
✅ Words moving on the page
✅ Headaches after reading
✅ Losing place easily
✅ Avoiding close work

The good news? This is something a functional vision evaluation can assess.

📞 (716) 398-4300
🌐 VisionTherapyWNY.com

Not all “attention problems” start with attention. Sometimes the visual system is working too hard. 👀When visual skills ...
04/23/2026

Not all “attention problems” start with attention. Sometimes the visual system is working too hard. 👀

When visual skills are inefficient, kids may:
✅ Lose focus during reading
✅ Seem distracted during homework
✅ Avoid close work
✅ Need constant breaks
✅ Miss details on the page

If the eyes and brain are not working together efficiently, school can feel exhausting. A functional vision evaluation can help uncover why. Schedule today!

📞 (716) 398-4300
🌐 VisionTherapyWNY.com

20/20 vision is only one piece of the puzzle. 👀A child (or adult) can pass a basic eye chart screening and still struggl...
04/21/2026

20/20 vision is only one piece of the puzzle. 👀
A child (or adult) can pass a basic eye chart screening and still struggle with important visual skills needed for reading, learning, coordination, and attention.

A functional vision evaluation looks at how the eyes and brain work together, including:
✅ Eye tracking
✅ Focusing
✅ Eye teaming
✅ Convergence
✅ Visual processing
✅ Visual-motor integration

If you or your child is struggling but not getting clear answers, it may be time to look deeper. Schedule your functional vision evaluation today!

📞Call (716) 398-4300
🌐 Schedule online at https://VisionTherapyWNY.com

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS KATHY! You are a blessing to all your Optometric Vision Therapy patients and team!🥳
04/16/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS KATHY!
You are a blessing to all your Optometric Vision Therapy patients and team!🥳

20/20 eyesight is only part of the story. 👀True vision is how well the eyes and brain work together to support real-life...
04/15/2026

20/20 eyesight is only part of the story. 👀
True vision is how well the eyes and brain work together to support real-life skills—tracking across a line of text, focusing up close, teaming both eyes, processing what’s seen, and guiding movement. When those systems aren’t efficient, kids may “see” the board but still struggle with reading stamina, attention, comprehension, headaches, or coordination—especially as school demands increase.

At Vision Development of WNY, we provide developmental and functional vision care for children and adults, looking beyond 20/20 to find the root cause of visual stress and performance issues.

If something feels “off” with your child’s reading, attention, or coordination, trust your instincts. ✅

Schedule a comprehensive functional vision evaluation today.

📞 (716) 398-4300
🌐 VisionTherapyWNY.com

GOOD VISION IS MORE THAN 20/20 EYESIGHTNot all vision problems show up on a standard eye exam! A Functional Vision Evalu...
04/09/2026

GOOD VISION IS MORE THAN 20/20 EYESIGHT
Not all vision problems show up on a standard eye exam! A Functional Vision Evaluation goes beyond 20/20 eyesight to assess eye tracking, focusing, teaming, and visual processing—all essential for reading, learning, and daily activities. 📖✨

Signs You May Need a Functional Vision Evaluation:
✔️ Blurred or double vision
✔️ Eye strain or headaches
✔️ Difficulty reading or concentrating
✔️ Poor depth perception or balance issues

If you struggle with these symptoms, vision therapy may help!

📞 Call 716-398-4300 or visit www.visiontherapywny.com to schedule your functional vision evaluation today!

Dr. O LOVES IT when people drop by to say hello! And here's a blast from the past....Judy (left) worked with Dr. O for ...
04/07/2026

Dr. O LOVES IT when people drop by to say hello! And here's a blast from the past....

Judy (left) worked with Dr. O for his Dad in the 60's and 70's at Dick O'Connor Optical on Union Rd. in Cheektowaga.

Daughter Dawn reminds her Mother that her Dad proposed in the office parking lot and brother David O'Connor chauffeured them in the family's 1955 black Cadillac limousine. Many great memories for which we are grateful!!!❤😎😊

Address

980 W Maple Court Suite 200
Elma, NY
14059

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7am - 4:45pm
Wednesday 7am - 4:45pm
Thursday 7am - 4:45pm
Friday 7am - 4:45pm

Telephone

+17163984300

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