Lucca’s Story

Lucca is more confident in social settings. He is more willing to go to school, and when he returns from school he no longer has emotional breakdowns. He now has the ability to express his needs both emotional and physical. His confidence in reading has improved significantly. He just turned 8 and at his birthday party he actually read his birthday cards! Lucca, at the beginning of therapy, would cry at the thought of reading. Now Lucca shows interest in books and reads them.

– Lucca’s mom

Weston’s Story

Before vision therapy Weston disliked reading and had a tendency with skipping words. He would see a word in the middle when it did not exist and would often complain of headaches. He would also need to sit in the middle of the classroom in order to see the board. Additionally, he struggled with higher level words, omitted words during reading and was often clumsy. After completing therapy, he has shown improvement with sports, hand-eye coordination, and more confident in general. His tracking with reading has greatly improved and will even read aloud. Overall, he is less frustrated, can problem solve, has a longer fuse, and does not get as overwhelmed.

– Weston’s mom

Luz’s Story

Before I started vision therapy, I could not see far and could not focus, I experienced dizziness, and would experience headaches often when reading. After completing therapy I have better balance, my posture is better, and I am more aware of where my body is in space. Academically, school is definitely easier. I can comprehend and retain information. My handwriting has improved and it takes me less time to complete a test. Overall, I use to hate driving because I could not tell where her car was in relation to the lines on the road. Parking is much easier now and I actually enjoy to drive. Most importantly I do not get headaches anymore.

– Luz  

Nora’s Story

I have grown to enjoy reading more and understand the text better. I can work more efficiently on school work, homework is less of a hassle. My grades are more manageable, and I finished my 2nd semester with a weighted GPA of a 4.3. I am way more coordinated compared to when I first started therapy. I am also completely aware of my surrounding and taking notes is much more efficient. Overall, learning is a lot easier!

– Nora

Luke’s Story

We have noticed his head up more, confidence has improved while speaking, and looking into the eyes of the person he is speaking to. His reading skills have improved, which has given him more confidence in school as well according to his teachers. Luke has always done well academically. We have seen improvements in both his math and reading skills. The overall improvements are shown in small ways: eye contact, building of Lego sets, ability to catch a ball better. He also really learned that with practice hand exercises really do become easier.

– Luke’s mom

Wyatt’s Story

Before vision therapy Wyatt had trouble seeing out of one of his eyes. Now he is more willing to try new things, is better at riding his bike, reads for a longer duration and picks more challenging books.

–Wyatt’s mom

Emily’s Story

Before vision therapy I would get headaches at least twice a week. Now, I can catch a ball better, I am less clumsy, my reading comprehension has greatly improved, and I do not get tired at the end of the day like I use to. Most importantly I do not get headaches anymore!

– Emily

Benjamin’s Story

Benjamin’s hand-eye coordination has improved. He is much more confident in reading and is now enjoying new books. Benjamin has always been a very social person but now appears less frustrated in certain school type settings. School is getting easier as the end of the year approached. His homework is taking less time. The flashcards also seem easier and he is now more confident and less stressed when doing them. The overall improvements has been great, as he got better with the vision therapy activities. He became more confident and will even say “This is easy!”

– Benjamin’s mom

Olivia’s Story

Before therapy Olivia would ride her bike and she would rotate to the right and left to maintain balance. Now Olivia came to us this spring and said “I can ride my new bike straight!” Olivia is much more willing to try new things and willing to take risks in both physical activities and socially with others. Olivia feels reading is better because she is not skipping words and the size of the print does not affect her. In math, she was not able to see the numbers in a vertical row, this has also improved. Olivia feels drawing has become easier for her. She has improved in her handwriting and it has become bigger and more legible. Olivia feels she can throw and catch the ball better than before therapy. Also, before therapy she would resist playing with others because her confidence was not there and she didn’t see things for her to be successful. Now she truly has grown so much from therapy, we are very grateful.

– Olivia’s mom

Olivia’s Story

Before I started vision therapy it was really hard to concentrate on things, I would make a lot of  little mistakes because I would not pay much attention and would doze off. I would get in trouble at school because I would always have to ask other kids what we were suppose to do! I use to pick up books and have no idea what I was reading. I would lose my place and always skip so many lines down, so the story would not make much sense. I got moved down to the lower reading group. Now that I have completed vision therapy, I have moved up in reading levels. I can read much faster, and actually understand what I am reading. I do not lose my place anymore. I am scoring way better in both math and reading, and math has gotten way easier especially decimals. Besides school, I’ve noticed that I have improved in sports. I use to be scared of the ball when I would play soccer because it would feel like it came out of nowhere. Now, I am able to focus and notice the ball more! Overall, I am way more confident in my skills in school and sports.

-Olivia 

Oliver’s Story

“Since therapy he is aware of where his body is in space, he used to bump into things, trip over things, and fell constantly. He is still silly but no longer clumsy. He is enjoying baseball more now and is able to catch the ball. He use to not want to ride a bike, but now he is more willing to try new physical activities in a more positive manner. Academically, he was always a really bright kid but we now noticed he no longer loses his place, is reading faster, and even picks up a book to read for pleasure.”

-Oliver’s mom

Alyssa’s Story

Since completing my program of care I am less clumsy, more self- confident, better aware of my surroundings, I am more coordinated and my balance is better. I am reading for a longer time, my reading speed has increased, and I understand the material a lot easier. Overall, I am less frustrated with homework and feel my family relationships are stronger.

– Alyssa

Claire’s Story

Since vision therapy Claire has improved with hand-eye coordination, she use to be clumsy, but now she is more confident in sports. She recently got all straight “A’s”, enjoys reading more, especially chapter books. Before I had to convince her to pick up a book and read. Grandpa also notices that her eye does not turn in anymore!

– Claire’s mom

Maya’s Story

When Maya first came to us she was struggling to remember letters. She often would confuse similar letters and had trouble recognizing simple sight words. Maya reported she experienced headaches and was seeing double. During therapy mom noticed changes in behavior, increased patience, less hyperactivity, and increase interest in social activities. She was also able to complete homework faster, and her grades improved. Upon completing therapy she now knows all her letters and is reading and loving it! She no longer complains of headaches.

– Maya’s mom

Lincoln’s Story

When Lincoln started our program he was bumping into things and was unaware of his space. He had poor organizational skills and poor concentration. While reading, he would rub his eyes and complain of headaches. He would also take a long time to complete his homework. Upon graduation Lincoln filled out this paperwork and checked that EVERYTHING has improved. Lincoln now enjoys subjects in school and he wants to be physically active compared to before. He has started to make more efforts in organization and appearance and now likes being on a team sport. His coordination has greatly improved causing him to have more confidence. Most of all he no longer complains of headaches and has even has started reading for pleasure.

– Lincoln’s mom

Blake’s Story

Blake’s parents reported: “When Blake first came to the office he had poor comprehension and a slow reading speed. He was a very hard worker, which was frustrating him when he could not keep up with his reading, took hours to do his homework, and started struggling with baseball.”

Blake reports after therapy: “I got better at baseball and I made the All Star team and we won our All Star tournament! I got way better at reading and doing my homework. I made honor roll three times in three trimesters.”

– Blake and his parents

Andrew’s Story

When Andrew first came to therapy he struggled with letters and numbers, he is smart but could not read. After therapy, he is reading now and knows his letters and numbers. He seems more friendly, outgoing, gained confidence and has matured. The words are not fuzzy or blurry anymore.

– Andrew’s mom

Connor’s Story

“Connor is more comfortable reading, and more careful when he does it. His MAP scores all jumped this past testing session (spring 2018). He is less reluctant to read and more comfortable volunteering to do so.”

-Connor’s mom

Natalie’s Story

“Natalie has begun to make more friendships at school, she is no longer afraid to try new things. She also is more aware of her surroundings and able to calm her body down. Natalie will now ask to read books and enjoys having alone time reading. She also volunteered to read out loud at the 1st grade program. She has moved from saying she hates school to now saying she love to learn and plays teacher. Her confidence is back. She is overall happier and no longer worries as much about everyday things.”

–Natalie’s mom

Sophia’s Story

“Sophia has become more conversational about her school work and self confident in her reading abilities. She felt confident with her reading improvements and joined the battle of the books club at school. Sophia does not get as tired or agitated when reading. She has increased her stamina. 

-Sophia’s mom

Dominic’s Story

“Since vision therapy I have noticed my hand-eye coordination has improved. I am more well-rounded in general, and I am able to focus better. I also do not rely on my finger to track words when reading. I am able to comprehend material easier and copying things in school is done with much less effort than previously. One thing that has really changed is my concept of time has greatly improved. Before I could never visualize how long something would take to complete, now I can. I am also more aware of my surroundings and my spacial awareness in general is better.”

-Dominic

Linnea’s Story

“Linnea is more interested in fine motor hobbies like knitting and sewing. She seems slightly less defiant than she use to be. She is much more interested in independent reading, and has much greater comprehension and speed. She will actually read for pleasure now! She has fewer headaches and is definitely willing to try new things.”

-Linnea’s mom

Calvin’s Story

“I’m able to control my eye movements much better. It’s easier for me to track words when I am reading. I have also noticed that I have improved hand-eye coordination. Since completing my therapy, reading is easier for me. This has helped me overall in school. I’m more coordinated om general so that I’m better at sports and other activities.”

-Calvin

Leo’s Story

“Leo has shown improvement in his self-confidence and self-esteem. He has been able to focus in class and able to read faster and easier, and his grades have improved along with his test scores. More importantly, he is more engaged in classroom activities and participates more. He has been able to read without getting as tired and it is more enjoyable to read at school. Leo often use to complain of headaches or tired eyes and would ask to have his vision checked. He has not been doing this since his therapy started.”

-Leo and his mom

Emma’s Story

“Emma has shown gains in her balance, coordination, and confidence 10 weeks after starting vision therapy. Emma mastered riding a 2 wheeler bike. She also appears less clumsy and her gymnastics skills have improved. Emma is more willing to attempt novel play ground activities. She rarely complains of headaches. She willingly reads out loud during our bedtime routine. Emma is now reading at age level and has an easier time organizing math problems and improved handwriting. In general, Emma appears less impulsive and has an easier time sequencing daily tasks.”

-Emma’s mom

Charlie’s Story

“Charlie is a hockey goalie and this was brought to our attention that he could not stop close pucks. An eye exam brought us to glasses, then eventually vision therapy. He was just asked to play on a AAA team!!! He also has fewer headaches with reading, less frustration with homework overall. He is better at reading, his behavior has improved, and he is more confident.”

-Charlie’s mom

Lores’ Story

“Lores is more willing to read aloud in class now, way more confident. She is willing to try new things that require reading. Her grades have improved a lot and she seems to understand reading more. Recently on vacation she wanted a toy…. 5D and 7D games, never she would have asked for this in the past. She was able to see the game and wanted to do more.”

-Lores’ mom

 Ashley’s Story

“When I initially came to the office,  I was experiencing double vision, vertigo, and nystagmus (repetitive uncontrolled eye movements). However, after months of therapy I have noticed major improvements! My symptoms have considerably decreased to where I seldom notice the vision discomforts anymore. I am grateful to God and Dr. Maze for this improvement and hope towards a promising and “clear” path ahead!!!”

-Ashley

Anne’s Story

“She is more interested in sports and physical activities. She finishes her homework quicker and doesn’t complain of headaches while doing work, her handwriting has also improved. Anne is much happier with the way she sees things better.”

-Anne’s dad

Anand’s Story

“Anand is more confident, especially with homework and reading. He pays attention more to homework and in class. His math work has improved. He is now getting A’s and B’s, where he was getting D’s. His reading comprehension is better. Anand’s handwriting has also improved! He can read for longer periods of time without falling asleep. 

-Anand’s mom

Jack’s Story

“Jack has gained a better awareness of how his actions and behaviors affect those around him. He has become more confident and sure of himself, which has made him less anxious at school and at home. He has become a better listener with his friends and better with two-sided conversations. 

A much improved ability to read, focus and retain what he reads. Jack will chose to read a book now something he used to avoid at all costs. He likes going to school more and his teacher has seen improved classroom behavior and participation. 

Jack’s eye-hand coordination has greatly improved. He has gained skill and confidence in throwing, catching, and hitting moving balls and basketballs. He has a much better attitude about practicing and playing sports.”

–Susan Jack’s mom

Summer and Sophia’s Story

“Vision therapy has been tremendously beneficial for both of our daughters, who are 4th graders. Both had difficulty with sustained reading and fluency. Now reading is no longer a battle, nor painfully slow. My girls are reading above grade level with good speed and fluency. 

We have also seen gains in coordination and sports. One of our girls has become a strong contributor to her soccer team. Our other daughter is having a great time playing baseball. 

Just as remarkable is their handwriting. The girls are frequently praised for their neat print, cursive, and figures, which they had struggled with before therapy.”

–Sophia and Summer’s mom