Unlocking Potential Through Vision Therapy

Published on

September 22, 2024

Vision therapy is a life-changing treatment for children struggling with academic performance and brain injury patients looking to regain their visual skills. At Neuro-Visual Performance Institute, Dr. Rick Graebe FCOVD combines decades of experience with cutting-edge techniques to help patients of all ages unlock their full potential.

The Journey into Vision Therapy

Dr. Graebe’s story began in high school when a trip to the optometrist sparked his interest in eye care. After initially dismissing vision therapy as quackery, he attended a conference that changed his perspective. He realized that vision therapy could unlock new brain pathways and improve visual skills for children who were struggling in school. This led him to establish the Children's Vision and Learning Center, where he has helped countless children make significant improvements in their academic and athletic performance.

Vision Therapy’s Impact on Brain Injury Recovery

Over time, Dr. Graebe expanded his practice to include brain injury patients, recognizing the vital role of vision in recovery. Acquired brain injuries, including concussions and strokes, often affect the ambient visual system, which isn’t addressed in traditional eye exams. Vision therapy provides these patients with the tools they need to recover their visual skills, helping them regain independence in their daily lives.

How Vision Therapy Works

Vision therapy focuses on creating new neural pathways in the brain, allowing patients to improve their visual skills. For children, this means unlocking their potential in the classroom, enabling them to show the world how bright they are. For brain injury patients, vision therapy can restore crucial abilities such as reading, focusing, and spatial awareness. One patient from Somerset, a 10-year-old boy struggling in school, came to Neuro-Visual Performance Institute after years of poor academic performance. After 30 weeks of vision therapy, he showed a three-year improvement in his skills, turning his academic life around.

Schedule Your Vision Therapy Consultation Today

If your child is struggling in school or if you or a loved one is recovering from a brain injury, vision therapy could be the solution. Dr. Rick Graebe FCOVD and the Neuro-Visual Performance Institute are here to help patients across Central and Southern Kentucky. Contact us today at 859-879-0089 or visit https://nvpinstitute.com/ to schedule an appointment.