Neuro-Visual Performance Institute

10/14/2025

Check us out! made it on the news 🫡

Woodford County Chamber Of Commerce

It feels like fall in downtown Versailles with plenty of seasonal signs. Some of the shop décor is – you could say – humerus.

10/13/2025

You can’t buy happiness, but caffeine certainly doesn’t hurt 👍

Woodford County Chamber Of Commerce

# Halloween

10/10/2025

As we wrap up Vision Therapist Appreciation Week, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for our incredible team of therapists 🤩💪🏽They are consistently creative, supportive of one another, and bring joy to therapy for their patients. Each therapist genuinely wants to see their patients thrive!

If you’ve been positively influenced by one of our therapists or our therapy program, we would greatly appreciate it if you could leave a kind review for your therapist to cherish! Simply follow the link below ⬇️

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Woodford County Chamber Of Commerce

10/02/2025

Welcome back Mr. Seemore Bones 👋🏽 — We’ve got our skeleton friend back for the month of October!

Can’t wait to see what he’s up to this spooky season 💀🎃

Woodford County Chamber Of Commerce

07/28/2025

05/23/2025

Are you a concerned parent wondering why your bright child might be struggling in the classroom despite being so smart? Let me share some insights that could shed light on what's really happening.

In our practice, we see that at least 50 to 70% of our young patients are bright kids who aren’t fully showing their true capabilities because of learning-related vision problems. It’s not just about seeing clearly, it’s about having the full range of visual skills needed for success in school. This means the coordination of movement, tracking, teamwork, and the quick, automatic adjustments between focusing on different tasks are all crucial for classroom performance.

Key points include:

- Many learning challenges arise from issues with skills like pointing, tracking, and eye teaming.
- Good vision in class isn’t just about clear sight, but also smooth transitions between tasks (like shifting focus from desk to board).
- A breakdown in these automatic visual skills can make everyday classroom tasks much harder for even the brightest kids.

At Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, we specialize in identifying and addressing these vision challenges, helping children unlock their full potential. If you've ever wondered why your child struggles despite obvious intelligence, understanding their visual skills might be the key. Let's work together to help them shine bright both at home and in school.

Dr. Graebe, a board-certified optometrist specializing in vision development, vision therapy, and vision rehabilitation, leads the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, with two locations conveniently serving Southern and Central Kentucky.

To schedule an appointment at our Versailles or Somerset locations call us at 859-879-0089 or visit our website at https://nvpinstitute.com/

05/22/2025

Parents and local patients, if you've been concerned about your child's poor handwriting, here's some insight that might change the way you think about the issue. Dr. Rick Graebe OD, FOVDR, explains that poor handwriting is almost always due to a lack of certain skills rather than a simple fine motor delay.

Dr. Graebe emphasizes that handwriting is really about visual motor integration, getting the eyes and hands working together and intertwines with cognitive abilities like visualization, memory, and sequence ordering. At the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, our programs have helped patients build new brain pathways to improve these skills, which leads to lasting changes in handwriting performance.

Key takeaways:

• Poor handwriting is mostly linked to missing skills, not just fine motor challenges.
• Visual motor integration and cognitive processes are essential for neat handwriting.
• Our specialized programs build lasting skills that can benefit individuals for a lifetime.
Dr. Graebe, a board-certified optometrist specializing in vision development, vision therapy, and vision rehabilitation, leads the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, with two locations conveniently serving Southern and Central Kentucky.

To schedule an appointment at our Versailles or Somerset locations call us at 859-879-0089 or visit our website at https://nvpinstitute.com/

05/15/2025

Are you a concerned parent or patient in Central or Southern Kentucky wondering if your child's reading challenges might be linked to their visual skills? Imagine knowing exactly how well their eyes work together right while they're reading a book.

Dr. Rick Graebe explains that we have specialized vision skill tests that track your eye movements in real time. These tests assess each eye’s movement and coordination, comparing your performance to others in your age group by measuring words per minute and tracking how often you lose your place. With our data-driven approach at Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, we can pinpoint the source of the problem and then show you clear before-and-after improvements.

Key takeaways include:

• Real-time eye tracking during reading to determine visual coordination
• Data-based benchmarks that compare performance to typical age standards
• Customized vision therapy programs that demonstrate dramatic gains in just 30 sessions

If reading difficulties stem from underdeveloped visual skills, enhancing them can significantly boost reading performance. Let us help you understand and improve these crucial skills.
Dr. Graebe, a board-certified optometrist specializing in vision development, vision therapy, and vision rehabilitation, leads the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, with two locations conveniently serving Southern and Central Kentucky.

To schedule an appointment at our Versailles or Somerset locations call us at 859-879-0089 or visit our website at https://nvpinstitute.com/

05/14/2025

Are you a parent in Central or Southern Kentucky concerned about your child's struggle to maintain focus while reading? Imagine having only a limited amount of mental energy or brain dimes to work with every day. Dr. Rick Graebe explains that many of our patients exhaust these "brain dimes" when they're forced to work extra hard just to get their eyes across the page. This can lead to reading fatigue and difficulty retaining what they've read.

Here's the thing:

• Our brains have only so much energy to spend, and when it's all used up, it's hard to remember what was read.
• Thankfully, with targeted vision therapy and behavioral neuro rehabilitation, the skills behind reading can improve thanks to neuroplasticity.
• Even though traditional eye exams may not test these visual skills, our approach at the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute focuses on enhancing them so that reading and many other cognitive tasks becomes easier and more enjoyable.

Let Dr. Graebe help you or your child reclaim those brain dimes and boost overall reading performance.
Dr. Graebe, a board-certified optometrist specializing in vision development, vision therapy, and vision rehabilitation, leads the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, with two locations conveniently serving Southern and Central Kentucky.

To schedule an appointment at our Versailles or Somerset locations call us at 859-879-0089 or visit our website at https://nvpinstitute.com/

05/13/2025

Are you a concerned parent or local patient in Southern Kentucky wondering why your child's learning might be falling behind? Here's something that could change the way you think about visual skills and academic performance.

Dr. Rick Graebe explains that if visual skills aren’t properly learned, a child's progress at school and during sports can suffer. In his vision therapy programs, every patient goes through three distinct phases—identifying the visual challenge, working to improve the skill, and embedding that skill until it becomes automatic. When these steps are fully accomplished, the skills are ready to be applied effortlessly in everyday activities.

Key takeaways include:

• Identifying underlying visual challenges through testing
• A three-phase training program that builds and solidifies essential skills
• Improved performance in school, sports, and daily activities

Feel empowered knowing that with the right therapy, those critical visual skills can be developed and seamlessly integrated into your child’s everyday life.
Dr. Graebe, a board-certified optometrist specializing in vision development, vision therapy, and vision rehabilitation, leads the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, with two locations conveniently serving Southern and Central Kentucky.

To schedule an appointment at our Versailles or Somerset locations call us at 859-879-0089 or visit our website at https://nvpinstitute.com/

05/09/2025

Are you worried your child might be struggling in school because of unseen vision challenges? It can be frustrating when learning seems like a marathon run, especially when heavy shoes are slowing them down. In this video, Dr. Rick Graebe, OD, FOVDR, explains how much of what our little ones learn is visually driven and why strong vision skills matter so much.

Dr. Graebe points out that nearly 70 to 85% of learning relies on the visual system. When kids lack proper eye teaming, tracking, focusing, or visual attention, it’s like running a race in heavy shoes, initially manageable for a while, but eventually, it holds them back from reaching their full potential.

Key takeaways:

- Learning is largely visual from an early age so any visual skill deficits can create significant challenges in school.
- Issues with eye teaming, tracking, or focusing can lead to increasingly larger performance gaps as academic demands increase.
- Much like carrying extra weight during a race, visual challenges can prevent children from keeping pace with their peers.

Dr. Graebe’s insights remind us that investing in proper vision care and vision therapy is crucial for helping our children become the best they can be so that nothing holds them back in their educational journey.
Dr. Graebe, a board-certified optometrist specializing in vision development, vision therapy, and vision rehabilitation, leads the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, with two locations conveniently serving Southern and Central Kentucky.

To schedule an appointment at our Versailles or Somerset locations call us at 859-879-0089 or visit our website at https://nvpinstitute.com/

05/08/2025

Hey parents in Central and Southern Kentucky, are you worried your child's reading struggles might be more than just a typical challenge? Imagine unlocking hidden potential in your bright, everyday child with the right support.

Dr. Rick Graebe explains that binocular vision dysfunction isn't a rare issue, about one in four kids faces this challenge, and an astounding 75% of children having trouble reading might be affected. By addressing these issues with specialized programs, kids can improve their tracking, focus, and overall ability to stay on task. In turn, they transform into better readers, more engaged students, and even better athletes, ultimately reaching the full extent of their potential.

Key takeaways:

• Nearly 25% of children struggle with binocular vision dysfunction.
• Improved vision therapy can enhance reading, focus, and tracking.
• Early detection helps reveal the brilliance of children who might otherwise remain unnoticed.

Discover how a tailored approach to vision care can help your child shine bright, both in class and on the playground.
Dr. Graebe, a board-certified optometrist specializing in vision development, vision therapy, and vision rehabilitation, leads the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, with two locations conveniently serving Southern and Central Kentucky.

To schedule an appointment at our Versailles or Somerset locations call us at 859-879-0089 or visit our website at https://nvpinstitute.com/