The Vision Therapy Center FDL, LLC

The Vision Therapy Center FDL, LLC Doctors specializing in developmental optometry dedicated to helping children and adults suffering from functional vision problems.

Standardized test scores measure more than knowledge. They also reveal how well a child’s visual system holds up under s...
09/29/2025

Standardized test scores measure more than knowledge. They also reveal how well a child’s visual system holds up under stress.

Functional vision—the ability of the eyes and brain to work together to process information—is crucial for test-taking.

Problems with eye teaming, tracking, or focus can cause headaches, mistakes, and slow performance. That means a child’s score might reflect vision struggles, not academic ability.

A Functional Vision Exam can uncover the truth behind low test performance.

Timed tests require quick, efficient reading. But if your child struggles to keep their place, re-reads lines, or can’t ...
09/25/2025

Timed tests require quick, efficient reading. But if your child struggles to keep their place, re-reads lines, or can’t maintain focus, it might not be about ability. It could be about functional vision.

Functional vision is how the eyes and brain work together to process visual input. Weaknesses in tracking, teaming, or focus can make reading nearly impossible.

If your child knows the material but can’t finish tests on time, schedule a Functional Vision Exam. We can help you get to the root of the problem.

If your child complains of headaches, eye strain, or fatigue during exams, it could be more than anxiety. It could be a ...
09/24/2025

If your child complains of headaches, eye strain, or fatigue during exams, it could be more than anxiety. It could be a functional vision issue.

Functional vision is how the eyes and brain work together to process information. When these skills are under strain, tests that require sustained focus become painful. That stress often translates into poor scores and frustration.

The solution starts with a Functional Vision Exam to uncover hidden problems.

Parents often see their child studying diligently, only to be disappointed with a low test score. The problem may not be...
09/23/2025

Parents often see their child studying diligently, only to be disappointed with a low test score. The problem may not be the prep. It could be a functional vision problem.

Functional vision is how the eyes and brain team up to process visual input. It involves skills like eye tracking and focusing, which are crucial for reading test questions quickly and accurately.

If these skills are weak, test day becomes a nightmare. It doesn’t matter how hard a child studies.

Consider scheduling a Functional Vision Exam to find out what’s really happening.

Standardized tests demand hours of sustained reading and focus. For a child with functional vision problems, this isn’t ...
09/22/2025

Standardized tests demand hours of sustained reading and focus. For a child with functional vision problems, this isn’t just tough. It’s draining.

Functional vision is how the eyes and brain work together to process information. It allows us to read comfortably and efficiently.

Without strong functional vision, a child may develop headaches, blurred vision, or difficulty concentrating during long exams.

The result? Test scores that don’t reflect their true abilities.

A Functional Vision Exam can reveal the real reason behind the struggle.

It’s frustrating when a bright child prepares for a test, knows the material, and still scores poorly. The missing piece...
09/18/2025

It’s frustrating when a bright child prepares for a test, knows the material, and still scores poorly. The missing piece may not be knowledge. It may be their functional vision.

Functional vision describes how the eyes and brain work together to track lines of text, maintain focus, and process information quickly. If your child loses their place, misreads questions, or gets fatigued halfway through, it could be a functional vision problem.

The good news? These problems are treatable, starting with a Functional Vision Exam.

On test day, kids are asked to sit for hours, reading, bubbling in answers, and shifting focus from paper to answer shee...
09/17/2025

On test day, kids are asked to sit for hours, reading, bubbling in answers, and shifting focus from paper to answer sheet. But if a child has functional vision problems, the challenge can be more than academic.

Functional vision refers to the way the eyes and brain coordinate to process information efficiently. When this system struggles, it causes eye strain, headaches, and poor focus.

Don’t let vision problems get in the way of your child’s true ability. Schedule a Functional Vision Exam.

Ever notice that your child seems fine in class, but struggles on big tests? Standardized tests demand sustained reading...
09/16/2025

Ever notice that your child seems fine in class, but struggles on big tests?

Standardized tests demand sustained reading, scanning, and focus. For kids with functional vision problems, this becomes exhausting.

Functional vision is how the eyes and brain work together to process visual information through skills like tracking, teaming, and focusing. If those skills break down, even a bright student can feel overwhelmed, leading to scores that don’t reflect what they actually know.

A Functional Vision Exam can help uncover the issue.

Grades drop. Confidence fades. Teachers are puzzled. And parents are frustrated. Often, the undetected reason is a funct...
09/15/2025

Grades drop. Confidence fades. Teachers are puzzled. And parents are frustrated.

Often, the undetected reason is a functional vision problem. Functional vision refers to how the eyes and brain work together to process information, not just how clearly a child sees.

If these skills break down, reading, writing, and studying can all suffer.

The good news? Functional vision problems are treatable. A Functional Vision Exam is the first step in uncovering the real issue and helping your child thrive again.

A child who once loved learning but now dreads reading or homework may not be “losing interest.” Instead, they may be st...
09/11/2025

A child who once loved learning but now dreads reading or homework may not be “losing interest.” Instead, they may be struggling with functional vision.

Functional vision is how the eyes and brain work together to process visual information. Problems with a child’s functional vision can cause headaches, fatigue, and frustration, especially when schoolwork ramps up.

If your child’s enthusiasm for school has changed, a Functional Vision Exam could reveal the reason.

When a child’s school performance suddenly drops, parents are left wondering: What went wrong? The truth is, many functi...
09/10/2025

When a child’s school performance suddenly drops, parents are left wondering: What went wrong?

The truth is, many functional vision problems develop over time. Functional vision is how the eyes and brain work together to process visual information.

In early grades, a child may compensate, and the vision problems go undetected. But as demands increase, those strategies stop working, and the struggles become obvious.

A Functional Vision Exam can uncover issues before they get worse.

Reading takes more than 20/20 eyesight. It requires good functional vision. Functional vision is how the eyes and brain ...
09/09/2025

Reading takes more than 20/20 eyesight. It requires good functional vision.

Functional vision is how the eyes and brain work together to follow lines of text, shift focus, and make sense of what’s on the page.

If your child struggles to keep their place, skips words, or avoids reading, it could be a sign of functional vision problems.

These often go undetected in standard eye exams but can have a major impact on school performance. A Functional Vision Exam can help detect those problems.

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