Dr. Steven Goedert, Optometrist

09/29/2025

Did you know? Activities like playing music do more than build creativity — they also strengthen the brain’s visual and cognitive processing skills.

That’s why vision therapy is such a powerful tool for kids. By training the eyes and brain to work together, we unlock sharper focus, stronger reading skills, and better learning outcomes — whether your child is reading, coding, or playing an instrument.

✨ Just like practicing music, vision therapy helps build pathways in the brain that boost attention, coordination, and confidence.

If your child struggles with reading, homework, or staying focused in class, vision therapy may be the missing link.

09/26/2025

Reading aloud with your child is more than just story time — it’s building their future. Strong visual skills are the foundation for reading, learning, and thriving in school and life.

If your child struggles with reading, loses their place, or avoids books, it may not be a lack of interest — it could be a vision issue. Vision therapy can help strengthen the skills needed to unlock their full potential.

Give your child the gift of clear, confident reading.

09/24/2025

Did you know vision therapy is backed by research?

Studies show:
✅ Office-based vision therapy + short home practice is the most effective treatment for convergence insufficiency.
✅ About 75% of kids improve when they stick with weekly sessions + at-home exercises.
✅ It can also help with amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (eye turns), and other focusing/teaming issues.

Vision therapy strengthens the visual skills that support reading, learning, and everyday life. It’s not “just eye exercises”—it’s a guided program designed for lasting results.

If your child struggles with reading, focusing, or eye coordination, let’s talk about whether vision therapy could help.

Has vision therapy been recommended, but you are unsure of its efficacy and success rate? As researchers continue to report the efficacy of vision therapy

09/22/2025

Every child learns and grows in their own way — but sometimes challenges in school, sports, or focus aren’t about effort at all. They can actually be caused by undetected vision problems.

Vision therapy is a specialized program that retrains the eyes and brain to work together more effectively. It can help with:

✅ Reading difficulties and skipping lines
✅ Trouble with attention and focus
✅ Eye strain and headaches
✅ Poor coordination in sports
✅ Double vision or blurry vision

When we identify and strengthen how a child sees, we give them the tools to succeed in the areas that matter most to them. Instead of forcing them into a box, vision therapy helps unlock their unique potential.

Because when vision works properly, learning and life get a whole lot easier. 🌟

09/19/2025

Did you know that children need strong big muscles—like their core, arms, and legs—before they can develop the fine motor skills needed for writing and reading? Climbing, swinging, running, and balancing all build the foundation for strong eye-hand coordination, focus, and visual skills.

Strong bodies lead to strong vision—and that leads to success in the classroom.

09/17/2025

Did you know that spending time outside doesn’t just build strong bodies and imaginations—it also supports healthy vision development? Research shows that outdoor play can:
✅ Reduce the risk of nearsightedness (myopia)
✅ Improve eye coordination and tracking skills
✅ Strengthen depth perception
✅ Support overall sensory and motor development

When kids run, climb, throw a ball, or ride bikes, they’re giving their eyes and brains the kind of natural exercise that screens just can’t provide.

We encourage families to mix structured vision activities with unstructured outdoor play. Together, they create the foundation for sharper vision, stronger learning skills, and confident kids.

☀️ So today, send them outside—it’s therapy in disguise!

09/15/2025

🍂 Fine motor skills and vision go hand-in-hand! 🍂

When kids complete activities like threading beads, clipping clothespins, or tracing shapes, they’re not just strengthening their hands—they’re also working on important visual skills like eye-hand coordination, visual tracking, and focus.

This fall, simple seasonal activities such as:
✅ Sorting acorns with tongs
✅ Crumpling tissue paper for crafts
✅ Tracing pumpkins, leaves, and acorns
✅ Wrapping yarn or threading beads

…all support the building blocks needed for reading, writing, and classroom success.

09/12/2025

For young athletes, success isn’t just about speed, strength, or skill—it’s also about vision. Sports vision therapy helps train the eyes and brain to work together, giving kids the edge they need both on and off the field.

✅ Faster reaction times
✅ Sharper depth perception
✅ Better tracking of fast-moving objects
✅ Increased confidence & reduced risk of injury

Every sport demands more than clear eyesight—it requires visual skills that can be trained and strengthened. With sports vision therapy, athletes can unlock their full potential and step onto the field ready to play at their very best.

Because when vision improves, performance follows.

09/10/2025

A predictable bedtime routine isn’t just good for sleep—it’s powerful for your child’s brain and development.

Studies show that even 20 minutes of calm before bedtime can help children regulate emotions, focus better, and experience fewer meltdowns.

But here’s something many families don’t realize: vision plays a big role in regulation, focus, and learning. If a child’s visual system is working harder than it should, it can lead to frustration, emotional outbursts, and difficulty settling down.

👀 Vision therapy can help strengthen the visual skills needed for smoother days (and calmer nights).

If bedtime struggles or focus challenges feel overwhelming, it may not just be behavior—it could be vision.

09/08/2025

Researchers at Brown University just discovered that humans and AI actually learn in similar ways.
Both use:
✔️ Fast, in-the-moment learning (quick adjustments when something new pops up)
✔️ Slow, steady learning over time (building stronger skills through repetition)

That’s exactly how vision therapy works, too!

✨ When your eyes and brain get a new challenge (like tracking a moving target), you adapt quickly.
✨ But real progress comes from consistent practice that builds those skills to last.

So whether it’s your child working on reading skills, or an adult rebuilding visual function, the winning combo is: steady reinforcement + fresh challenges.

That’s how we help your brain and eyes grow stronger.

https://neurosciencenews.com/human-ai-learning-29669/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5kF-jn-7zVhoPQXOtHYL9tLZpwgW2fviGiIe1-EC7ivM9F_Ky508ZAoL1Mmg_aem_48O_kEoC9Gsl8EMeoqiK4Q

Researchers found that humans and AI share a similar interplay between two learning systems: flexible, quick in-context learning and gradual incremental learning.

09/05/2025

Did you know your child’s brain is wired to remember criticism more deeply than praise? One negative moment can outweigh a handful of positives — and that impacts confidence, learning, and behavior.

In vision therapy, we see this play out often. Struggles with reading, writing, or coordination can leave a child hearing “try harder” more often than “you’re doing great.” Over time, that builds frustration and lowers self-esteem.

The good news? With the right support, their brain can rewire. Vision therapy helps strengthen essential visual skills, giving kids the tools to succeed — and opening the door for more praise, confidence, and joy in learning.

🌟 Remember the 5:1 rule: five positives for every negative. When we combine encouragement with the right therapy, kids don’t just catch up — they thrive.

If your child is struggling in school or showing signs of frustration, it may be more than effort — it could be vision. Let’s help them see their true potential.