Behavioral Vision

We Are Hiring!
Are you an energetic team player looking for a fullfilling position that changes the lives of children, teens, and adults? Do you enjoy coaching and helping patients improve their daily lives in school, sports, and work performance? If your answer is yes, please join our team!

As a Vision Therapist, you will support and partner with the Optometrist to treat patients with their vision difficulties and bring out the best of their abilites. All training will be provided.

Please visit our website www.behavioral-vision.com or contact us at [email protected] for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

Behavioral Vision Providing Vision Therapy for the eyes and brain. Through Vision Therapy, we help our patients realize their potential by training the brain to work more efficiently.

What Are Prism Lenses? Prism lenses can be effectively used to treat vision conditions, such as double vision and other binocular vision difficulties. One of the most common uses for an eye doctor to prescribe prisms is to treat a condition known as Binocular Visual Dysfunction (BVD).

Strategies that are grounded in neuroscience that focus on physical movements and activities for organizing sensory input to the brain and nervous system.

Learning-Related Vision Problems - College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) College of Optometrists in Vision Development - Improving lives by advancing excellence in optometric vision therapy and rehabilitation through education and board certification

Is the Myopia Explosion Linked to Digital Screens? By the year 2050, it’s projected that more than half of the world’s population will have myopia. Are digital screens to blame? In this day

Thank you for trusting us with your care! We look forward to seeing you in the new year.

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It's not just you: Christmas lights look different now, and can give you headaches : Short Wave LED light bulbs are the future. They're better for the environment and the pocket book. But for some people, certain LEDs lights — particularly holiday lights—are also a problem. They flicker in a way that causes headaches, nausea and other discomfort. Today, we visit the "Flicker Queen" to lear...

Vision therapy isn't just for kids!

Vision Therapy for Adults Vision therapy is a proven and effective solution for adults as well as children. Do you feel like your work performance is impacted by headaches or eye strain? Are you finding it stressful to meet deadlines? Vision therapy is a remarkably effective program that improves vision skills to achieve mor...

9 Eye Conditions Improved With Vision Therapy Wondering who can benefit from vision therapy? Here are some of the most common eye conditions that can be treated with vision therapy. Vision therapy

Vision Therapy Quiz Could a vision problem be impacting your child's school performance? Take a quick quiz to find out. Take a quick quiz to see if your child could benefit with vision therapy. If your child is not performing to their academic potential, they may be suffering from a vision problem. According to experts...

Have you heard of vision therapy and questioned what it is. We are here to answer any questions you might have. Contact our office today for more information and to set up an appointment (815) 455-2800

What Is Vision Therapy? Vision therapy is a fully customized and personalized treatment program designed to improve and strengthen visual skills, and re-train the child’s visual system to interpret visual input with increased accuracy and ease. Vision therapy is more than just simple eye exercises — it improves brain-e...

School will be starting before you know it. Call us today to get an appointment scheduled (815) 455-2800. We look forward to seeing you soon!

‎Huberman Lab: Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg: How to Improve Your Eye Health & Offset Vision Loss on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Huberman Lab, Ep Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg: How to Improve Your Eye Health & Offset Vision Loss - Jun 26, 2023

Visual Rehabilitation After a Car Accident Over 90% of people who sustain a concussion from a car accident suffer from visual symptoms. According to statistics published by the Centers for Disease

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School’s out and it’s time to reclaim your child’s vision after being exposed to near-work and digital devices in the classroom. Summer is a great time to get active and let the natural sunlight help keep your child’s eyes healthy, as well as get an annual eye exam to prepare them for the year ahead. Learn more about myopia care at: www.behavioral-vision.com.

Did you know that high myopia can lead to an earlier onset of cataracts? It’s important to consistently monitor your child’s eyes by getting them examined at least once a year. If myopia is found, talk to Dr. Sypherd about a treatment plan to protect their eyes now from future vision problems: www.behavioral-vision.com

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With greater exposure to digital devices in the classroom and at home, multiple children across the U.S. are developing vision problems with only one in three of these children receiving the proper care. That is why Treehouse Eyes wants to help as many children as possible receive proper myopia care that will allow them to not only see clearly tomorrow but also give them better vision for life. Learn about the impact of myopia on children: www.behavioral-vision.com.

encourages parents to make their child’s eye health a priority. The Treehouse Eyes “Think BIG for little eyes” campaign is calling attention to early intervention for myopia treatment. Catching myopia early can benefit your child both short and long-term. These benefits ultimately allow your child to have better vision for life and excel in their life goals. Learn more at: www.behavioral-vision.com.

A notice to our therapy families: We will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday 5/29/23, to honor those who have fallen. If you would like to reschedule your child's therapy for that day, please call our office at 815-455-2800. Thank you!

Accommodative dysfunction is an eye-focusing problem resulting in blurred vision—up close and/or far away— frequently found in children or adults who have extended near-work demand. Contact our office today for any questions you might have.

Accommodative dysfunction Accommodative dysfunction is an eye focusing problem resulting in an inability to look from near to far quickly without any blur. It is frequently found in children or adults who have extended near work demand.

"It may be common sense that poor vision interferes with a child's ability to learn. But what is lesser known is that vision problems are the fourth most prevalent class of disability in the United States and one of the most prevalent conditions in childhood.

This is an extremely important statistic considering that 80 percent of what children learn comes through their visual processing of information and that many children – nearly two in three according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – enter school without ever having had a vision screening." -- The Vision Council

May is ! Healthy vision starts in adolescence. Taking care of eye health early prevents future vision problems for your child. Learn more about prevention for eye conditions and early intervention for diseases like myopia: www.behavioral-vision.com

Happy Earth Day!
Here are some simple ways you can make a difference.
* Walk or bike instead of driving - Not only is it good for the environment, it's good for the body and soul too!
* Grow something - Plant a seed, sprout, flower, or tree in a pot, garden, or yard.
* Create recycling bins - For work, school, home, or wherever you see the need. Be sure to label them to ensure proper sorting.

Spring is here! There are some helpful tips for your child’s eyes when it comes to ; however, be sure to contact your optometrist for allergy information and possible treatment solutions for red or itchy eyes.