Great Lakes Vision Rehabilitation at Excel

06/02/2026

Vision therapy is a powerful treatment for vision disorders, but it can also be fun! These prisms can be used to restore balance, improve visual field changes, and enhance peripheral (side vision) awareness.

05/29/2026

Take a brief live look at a customized vision therapy & rehabilitation program for your vision needs today!

*Watch until the end to see some patient testimonials*

Are you experiencing vision symptoms and have been told by an or that your vision is fine? Many providers often believe visual acuity and ocular health constitute a comprehensive vision exam. If a routine eye exam fails to identify your symptoms, you might require additional testing. These 17 skills can cause , and many more symptoms. Getting the right testing and treatment might help provide answers and possibly solutions to your symptoms!

05/27/2026

As the school year comes to an end, now is a great time to ask: Was school harder than it needed to be?

If your child struggled with reading, homework, focus, headaches, eye strain, losing their place, or avoiding schoolwork this year, vision may be part of the story.

Many children can see clearly on a standard eye chart but still have difficulty with how their eyes team, track, and focus during reading and learning tasks. These hidden visual issues can make schoolwork feel frustrating, exhausting, or overwhelming.

Summer can be an ideal time to schedule a specialized vision evaluation. It gives families a chance to better understand whether visual function is contributing to their child’s struggles — and explore treatment options before the next school year begins.

At GLVR, we look beyond 20/20 eyesight to evaluate how the eyes and brain work together.

If this school year felt harder than it should have, summer may be the right time to take a closer look.

05/15/2026

If you or your child is experiencing difficulties with learning or academics, please watch this video. Many times, we hear that patients have been told they have perfect vision. Sadly, many equate this with sharpness or visual acuity (20/20). However, as this video illustrates, vision is crucial for academics and learning.

At Great Lakes Vision Rehabilitation, we take the time to develop personalized programs. Our comprehensive evaluations help identify the "missing piece of the puzzle," which is often one of 17 different visual skills—not just 20/20.

Listen to this story to understand the importance of a tailored, individualized program.

05/13/2026

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05/06/2026

May is National Stroke Awareness Month — a time to recognize how deeply a stroke can affect a person’s daily life, independence, and recovery. While many people think of stroke symptoms in terms of speech, movement, or weakness, vision can also be significantly impacted. Changes in visual awareness, balance, reading, depth perception, and navigation can make everyday tasks more difficult. Greater awareness helps patients, families, and care teams better understand what may be happening and when additional support may be needed.

02/04/2026

Many adults live for years with visual processing challenges without having a name for what they’re experiencing. These shown here in our graphic are some of the symptoms they may be experiencing.

Others tell us, “I can see fine, but something just feels off.” These symptoms aren’t about blurry eyesight — they’re about how the brain processes visual information.

Recognizing these signs is often the first step toward getting the right care. At Great Lakes Vision Rehabilitation, we specialize in helping patients identify and treat visual processing dysfunction through comprehensive neuro-optometric evaluations and rehabilitation. With the right support, adults who have been silently coping for years often experience meaningful improvements in daily function and quality of life.

If any of these symptoms sound familiar, learning more is a great place to start. Our website is filled with helpful information and our patient care coordinator is available by phone to answer any questions you have and discuss setting you or a loved one up with an appointment. Visit us at www.excelvisiontherapy.com or call us at 586-731-9725.

01/28/2026

Last weekend, Dr. Nichols and Dr. Gietzen attended the Michigan Vision Therapy Study Group in Grand Rapids. The weekend was filled with valuable information. Dr. Nichols discussed tracking difficulties after traumatic brain injury and the research behind it. He also showed objective data from our clinic and positive patient results from vision therapy and rehabilitation.

Call today if you have experienced reading or tracking difficulties after a or