Sponsored by Visions Eye Care + Therapy Center
This article was originally printed in the July/August 2025 issue of ‘hood Magazine. To see this article in print, and to read the rest of the issue, check out our digital issue.
When your child is struggling in school—especially with something as fundamental as reading—it’s hard not to feel helpless. That’s how Amber and Bryon felt before they discovered vision therapy at Visions Eye Care + Therapy Center.
Vision Therapy Support
Amber’s son, Cameron, had been facing significant challenges. “He has a lazy eye, is farsighted, and has astigmatism,” Amber explained. “He would read the same word differently in the same passage, struggle with blending and decoding words, and couldn’t repeat multi-syllable words accurately.” A recommendation from their eye doctor led the Schafersmans to Visions Therapy Center and, ultimately, to a path forward.
Cameron began vision therapy—and he never looked back.
Cameron started vision therapy with Tricia, a therapist at Visions, and quickly found it to be something he looked forward to. “Cam was always excited to go,” said Amber. “He had fun learning and absolutely loves Tricia!” For Amber, the experience was just as positive. “I looked forward to taking Cameron, hearing about his progress, and seeing how excited he was when he was learning a new skill that Tricia worked with him on. We learned so much about how Cameron was seeing and processing things. Simple things like riding a bike were difficult for him, and we couldn’t understand why.” Cameron’s vision was processing information differently, and he just needed some help.
A Bright Future
The changes, both in and outside of the classroom, have been significant. “Cameron’s confidence in the classroom and when trying new things has soared. He’s made immense progress in reading and writing,” Amber shared. She also loved that Tricia worked with Cameron on helpful coping strategies he could use when faced with overwhelming moments at school.
Amber encourages other families to look into vision therapy at Visions Eye Care + Therapy Center. “The confidence alone that it brings your child is 100% worth it,” she said. “Seeing your child thrive, feel confident, and keep up with his peers is exciting and heartwarming. Cameron wouldn’t be where he is today without Visions!”
To learn more, visit us online at sdvisions.com or call us at 605.271.7100
