Academy of Vision Development, PLLC

09/04/2025

Part 2: twins benefit from OMST! Her reading took off, her math and reading are so much faster so homework doesn't take forever.

"It was worth every penny!"

09/03/2025

Parents! Are you sick of waking up at night for a child who wets the bed? Here's a viable solution to bed wetting!
OMST, Optometric Multi-Sensory Training helps reorganize the brain at the sub-cortical level. This can reduce or even eliminate nighttime bedwetting.

Hear this mom's testimonial about the benefits of OMST...

09/03/2025

Working hand-eye coordination and reaction time is always fun!

09/02/2025

08/29/2025

🌲✨ One of the hidden gifts of good binocularity (when both eyes work together as a team) is the ability to see the world in all its depth and beauty.

That sparkle of dew on a pine branch, the way the forest layers stretch into the distance, or even a simple ball flying toward you—all of these depend on healthy depth perception.

At Academy of Vision Development, we help patients strengthen their binocular vision so they can perform better in daily life and sports, and also fully enjoy the richness and beauty of the world around them. 💧👀💚

08/27/2025

🚀 Sharpen Your Game with Sports Vision Therapy! 🏀⚾⚽

Great athletes don’t just train their bodies — they train their vision.
At the Academy of Vision Development in Grand Rapids, we help athletes of all ages boost their performance with Sports Vision Therapy.

👀 Key Skills We Train:
✅ Reaction Time – because every second counts.
✅ Eye Tracking – to follow the ball with precision.
✅ Eye Teaming – for better depth perception and coordination.
✅ Focus Flexibility – to shift quickly between near and far targets.
✅ Visual Processing Speed – so your brain keeps up with the game.

When your eyes and brain work together at their best, your performance soars — whether you’re on the field, the court, or the rink.

💡 Many athletes already train their muscles and endurance. The missing piece? Training their vision.

👉 Want your athlete to have the competitive edge? We can help. Call us today at the Academy of Vision Development and discover how vision therapy can take sports performance to the next level.
616 485-9804

08/21/2025

💡 Concussions don’t just “go away.”
For many people, symptoms can last weeks, months, or even years — and they affect much more than just the head.
Common post-concussion symptoms include:
✅ Headaches
✅ Dizziness or balance problems
✅ Difficulty focusing or remembering
✅ Sensitivity to light or noise
✅ Feeling “off” or fatigued
At the Academy of Vision Development, we take a whole-body approach to concussion recovery. Our therapy isn’t just about the eyes — though that’s a big part of it! We combine tools like OMST (Optometric Multi-Sensory Training),Vision Therapy, Lenses, Prisms and Filters with support for the brain, body, and nervous system.
That means addressing vision, balance, diet, supplements, and exercise — all working together to help the brain truly heal and function better. 🧠💪
If you or someone you love is still struggling after a concussion, know there is hope. Healing is possible when we care for the whole person. 💙

08/20/2025

🌟 Meet Michael – Our Vision Therapy Hero! 🌟

Michael is just 7 years old, but he already shows the determination of a true superhero. With his bright blue eyes, blond hair, and unstoppable energy, he brings his love for basketball, playing outside, and building with Legos into everything he does — including vision therapy! 🏀⚡🧩
Michael works so hard at every session and always keeps a positive attitude. When asked what he thinks about vision therapy, he proudly says, “I love vision therapy!” ❤️ His dedication is inspiring, and we can’t wait to see how his focus and vision skills continue to help him soar this fall in school and beyond.
👏 Way to go, Michael — keep up the amazing work!

08/19/2025

📖 Did you know that strong pattern recognition skills are a key to better reading? 📖

When a child reads, their brain isn’t just processing letters one at a time — it’s recognizing patterns of letters, words, and even entire phrases. This ability to quickly recognize and predict patterns is what boosts both reading speed and reading comprehension.

🎯 But here’s the challenge: for many kids, the visual system doesn’t naturally build those connections, and reading can feel slow or frustrating.

😃 That’s where we come in! At the Academy of Vision Development, we use innovative tools like Blaze Pods to make strengthening pattern recognition fun and interactive.

With Blaze Pods, kids chase lights, match sequences, and train their eyes and brain to recognize patterns more efficiently — all while laughing, moving, and playing. The result? A stronger, faster visual system that supports confident and enjoyable reading. 📚

Because when reading feels easier, learning feels limitless. 🚀

08/17/2025

📚Faith, Family, and Clear Vision for a New School Year 📚
As summer winds down and a new school year begins, many families are preparing hearts, minds, and homes for the season ahead.

At the Academy of Vision Development, we believe that preparing for school also means making sure your child’s vision is ready to support the gifts God has placed within them.
Sometimes vision problems are hidden—they don’t always show up on a quick school screening or in simple “20/20” eyesight. But when a child struggles with reading, focus, or attention, it can hold them back from living fully into their purpose.

👓 A binocular vision eye exam and Vision Therapy can make all the difference—helping children see, learn, and thrive the way they were created to.
💙 As families of faith, we know that every child is wonderfully made, and it’s our joy to support them in stepping into this school year with confidence.

This season, let’s give our children the gift of clear vision so they can see the blessings around them and the path God is unfolding before them.

Call today to schedule your back-to-school eye exam or Vision Therapy consultation. Let’s start this year strong—together as family.
616 485-9804

08/14/2025

Sophia is a true hero in vision therapy—focused, determined, and full of heart. At 16, this high school junior balances a busy schedule with grace, whether she’s serving up smiles at the ice cream shop in the summer or cheering her heart out on the sidelines. In the vision therapy room, Sophia’s commitment shines through as she trains her eyes and brain to work together more efficiently. Her dedication inspires those around her, proving that with hard work and the right tools, you can sharpen your vision and unlock your full potential—both in therapy and in life.

08/13/2025

🚀 See Far, Stay Sharp: Why Distant Vision Matters 👀

In today’s world of screens and close-up work, we often forget the simple power of looking far. Wide gaze is more important than ever—especially for growing eyes.

Why Looking Far Helps:
A study published in JAMA revealed that every additional hour of daily screen time increases a child's risk of nearsightedness by 21%—highlighting the importance of balancing near tasks with distant viewing.

But there’s good news, from the Optometry meta-analysis: spending just 40 minutes more time outdoors each day cut the onset of myopia by about 23%, with those children showing significantly less prescription change.

What Your Family Can Do:
• Encourage your child to enjoy outdoor activities—and make sure they actually look around, not just play screens outside.
• At home, help them take visual breaks: every 20 minutes, look toward something at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
• Make “outdoor eyes” a habit—not just "book eyes" or "screen eyes."
Bottom line? Giving the eyes a chance to see far helps them develop properly—and can significantly reduce the risk of myopia and the need for glasses to see while driving.