New Horizons Vision Therapy Center, LLC

05/06/2026

On Monday, May 18th, Dr. Frazer will be giving a lecture about the Visual Consequences of Brain Injury at the 2026 Wisconsin Brain Injury Conference in Pewaukee, WI. This educational event brings together rehab professionals and brain injury survivors, families, and advocates to learn how to better serve and advocate for the needs of these patients who often suffer from "silent" disabilities. Professional Continuing Education credits are available for this and other lectures via the University of Wisconsin-Madison. You can find out more and register at: https://ce.icep.wisc.edu/2026-wisconsin-brain-injury-conference

05/06/2026

Amblyopia (lazy eye) happens when one eye isn’t used as strongly as the other—even if it looks perfectly healthy. Over time, the brain may rely on the stronger eye, which can affect vision, depth perception, and learning.

**🚩 Signs to watch for:**
• Squinting or closing one eye
• Eye turn (in or out)
• Trouble reading or focusing
• Clumsiness or poor depth perception
• Headaches or eye strain

Kids don’t always say “I can’t see”—they may avoid reading or seem inattentive instead.

**⏰ Early detection matters.**
The sooner amblyopia is identified, the better the chance to support healthy visual development.

**👓 Treatment options may include:**
• Prescription lenses
• Vision therapy to improve eye teaming + brain connection
• Specialty lenses (like Shaw lenses) to balance vision between eyes

**✨ The goal:** Help both eyes work together for clearer, more comfortable vision.

If you’ve noticed any of these signs, it may be time for a comprehensive vision evaluation.
Learn More: https://www.newhorizonsvisiontherapy.com/blog/lazy-eye-in-children-signs-parents-should-watch-for

📍 New Horizons Vision Therapy Center
📞 (608) 849-4040

04/23/2026

Today is World Book Day! New Horizons Vision Therapy has been helping children and adults read more effectively since 2008! Efficient visual skills such as eye tracking, binocular vision, and focusing are needed to have good reading fluency and comprehension. If you or your child struggles with reading, it might be your visual system. We can help! Learn more at www.newhorizonsvisiontherapy.com/visual-skills-for-learning.

04/23/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month. Many with autism struggle to use their vision effectively and efficiently. At New Horizons Vision Therapy, we work with patients to improve visual skills and help them achieve their goals. Find out more at www.newhorizonsvisiontherapy.com/eye-care-services/developmental-vision-and-autism, call us at 608-849-4040 or email at info@newhorizonsvision.com

04/19/2026

Happy that our Optical Lab supplier not only makes quality lenses for special Rx's , but also has found a way to produce less waste!

Less than a week before Earth Day, Cherry Optical Lab is showcasing their efforts to put their unused plastic to positive use.

04/11/2026

www.newhorizonsvisiontherapy.com
Why Your Child Loses Their Place When Reading?
Children losing their Place When Reading is a concern many parents face, especially when a child is clearly bright but struggles with reading, attention, or school performance.
Many families are told everything is normal because their child has 20/20 vision. However, vision is more than just clarity. It includes how the eyes work together, how they move, and how the brain processes visual information.
When these visual skills are not functioning efficiently, children may experience frustration, fatigue, and avoidance behaviors. These struggles often show up during reading, homework, or sustained near tasks.
Parents may notice signs such as losing place while reading, skipping lines, headaches, or difficulty concentrating. These are not simply habits or motivation issues—they are often indicators of a functional vision problem.
Unfortunately, these issues are frequently missed in routine eye exams and school screenings, which primarily assess distance vision. As a result, many children go undiagnosed and unsupported.
A functional vision evaluation looks deeper into how the visual system performs during real-world tasks like reading and learning. This type of assessment can uncover the root cause of many academic struggles.
A functional vision exam includes areas not commonly tested in a regular eye exam including:
• Eye Tracking Skills: Ability to accurately move the eyes across
• Binocular Vision Dysfunction and Convergence Insufficiency a.k.a Eye Teaming Skills: Difficulty with coordinating the eyes together as a team or difficulty sustaining convergence for a long period of time
• Eye Focusing Skills: Ability to sustain clear vision at near
• Visual Processing: Ability to integrate and retain visual information. This can include visual and motor coordination (handwriting), visual memory (spelling and reading comprehension) and visualization (learning new material and comprehension).
Vision therapy is a proven, research-based approach that helps improve the connection between the eyes and brain. Through guided activities and exercises, children can strengthen visual skills and improve efficiency.
As visual function improves, many children experience better reading fluency, improved comprehension, increased attention, and greater confidence in school.
It is important to recognize that early intervention can make a significant difference. Addressing visual challenges sooner can prevent long-term academic frustration and help children reach their full potential.
If your child is struggling despite effort, it is worth considering whether vision may be part of the problem.
Identifying the root cause is the first step toward meaningful improvement. If you suspect your child may have a hidden vision issue, schedule a comprehensive functional vision evaluation with New Horizons Vision Therapy. We serve Southern Wisconsin at different locations: serving the greater Madison area in Waunakee, WI and serving the Lake Country/Greater Milwaukee area in Waukesha, WI. , , , ,

03/26/2026

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
March is recognized nationwide as Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion, and other acquired brain injuries. Millions of people each year experience brain injuries from falls, sports injuries, car accidents, and other trauma.

While many people are aware of symptoms such as headaches or memory problems, vision problems after concussion or brain injury are extremely common but often overlooked.

At New Horizons Vision Therapy Center, we frequently help patients experiencing post-concussion vision problems, dizziness, double vision, and reading difficulties that stem from changes in the brain’s visual processing system. Read More in our March Blog Post: www.newhorizonsvisiontherapy.com/blog/march-is-brain-injury-awareness-month-vision-problems-after-concussion-and-brain-injury

03/16/2026

Due to Blizzard Conditions most of the day, both our Waukesha and Waunakee offices will be closed today, Monday, March 16th. We plan to resume our normal appointment schedule on Tuesday, March 17th. We will reach out to patients who had appointments today to reschedule. We do have the ability to monitor calls, texts and emails from home today. Thank you for your understanding and Stay Safe! Dr. Frazer and staff.

03/13/2026

👀 Did you know up to 80% of learning is visual?

A child can have 20/20 eyesight and still struggle with visual skills needed for reading and learning.

Signs vision may be affecting learning include:

📚 Losing place while reading
✏️ Difficulty copying from the board
😣 Headaches or eye strain
📖 Avoiding reading or homework
🔎 Poor reading comprehension

Vision therapy can help strengthen the visual skills needed for comfortable reading, attention, and learning.

At New Horizons Vision Therapy Center, we specialize in helping children develop the visual skills they need to succeed in school and life.

📍 Waunakee (Madison area) & Waukesha, Wisconsin

Find out more at: https://www.newhorizonsvisiontherapy.com/visual-skills-for-learning.html

01/28/2026

When a child struggles with attention, learning, or behavior, vision is not always the first thing parents think about. Most people assume that if a child can see clearly and passes a school vision screening, their vision is fine. However, vision is much more than just seeing clearly — it involves how the eyes and brain work together to make sense of what we see. Learn More: https://www.newhorizonsvisiontherapy.com/blog/how-vision-affects-learning-and-emotions.html

01/01/2026

We extend our warmest wishes to you for a happy and healthy New Year! 2026 marks a year of transition at New Horizons Vision Therapy Center. Maddie will return from maternity leave on a part-time basis for a brief period before relocating to be closer to family at the end of February. We also bid farewell to Beth, who will be retiring at the end of the year, and express our deepest gratitude for her dedication to our patients. Although we will miss them both, we wish them all the best in their future endeavors! Dr. Frazer's schedule will be adjusted to Mondays and Fridays in Waukesha and Tuesdays through Thursdays in Waunakee, with additional afternoon hours on Tuesdays. Kelsey will provide vision therapy in Waukesha on Tuesdays until we find and train a suitable replacement. Our offices will be closed on January 1st, and we will be open by appointment only on January 2nd. We will be back in the office on January 5th to answer your phone calls, texts, and emails.