Cara - Age 14
Visual Therapy has done many things for me. One of those things is my
eyesight. My eyesight has gotten one-hundred times better! I can see
farther and measure things with a ruler. My accuracy on a ruler is one-
hundred percent. Another thing is my self-esteem. I feel alot better. I
used to think that I was dumb, stupid, and retarded all because of my
vision. Now I have the courage to get up in front of the classroom and
read my reports and not fumble over the words that were written on the
piece of paper in front of me. Nobody laughs at my reading anymore. The
third item is my confidence. I am more confident in myself to
participate in more sports.
Thanks to Dr. Hohendorf, Joanne, and his wonderful staff
for helping me achieve my goals with my eyesight. I now have the best
eyesight to achieve anything!
Kyle - Age 8
Kyle could not focus both eyes on one object. Therefore he had a very
short attention span. After a few months in therapy, even his teacher
commented on how he was able to complete his tasks. He is now able to
read for longer periods of time. Kyle is able to concentrate for longer
periods of time as well.
Jordan - Age 9
Jordan had trouble focusing on the task at hand. He had a tendency
to daydream. Visual therapy has given him the tools and tricks he has
needed to stay on task. Jordan is now paying attention in class. He has
also started reading on his own...and loves it!
Aaron - Age 21
Most importantly, Aaron seems closer to being able to attain his
driver's license. Other changes are subtle, but prior to therapy
sessions he could not back the car out of the driveway, and now he can!
Nate - Age 8
Nates reading and comprehension and improved through visual therapy.
He has learned to use both eyes while reading, versus tilting his head
and using only one eye. Nate does not have the eyestrain and headaches
he had before therapy. I also feel his behavior in school has greatly
improved. Before therapy, he could not follow any of the reading
assignments, so he would just not pay attention and find other things
to do to pass the time. Nate really enjoyed working with Becky - she is
great and very patient. Thank You!!!
Scott - Age 6
I was a basic garden variety optometrist who never even considered
specializing in visual therapy until my kindergartner showed signs of
learning-related vision problems. Through the course of Dr. Hohendorf's
VTII program, I saw first hand many significant improvements in my
son's oculomotor coordination, eye-hand coordination, self confidence,
and behavior.
Thanks to Dr. Hohendorf and his wonderful vision therapist Becky, I am
devoting the rest of my career to learning how to better diagnose,
treat and prevent learning-related vision problems in children.
Daniel - Age 11
Visual therapy has helped Daniel and I both considerably. I
personally did not know how to help Daniels condition. I never even
suspected he had a vision impairment. It was so amazing to uncover his
diagnosis and pinpoint treatment. Daniel and I are both very grateful
to God for the visual therapy program and how he has benefited from the
exercises and weekly homework. Daniel has worked hard each week
completing assignments. I am very proud of all his hard work and we are
seeing the fruit of all his effort. Thank You!
Nat - Age 10
Nat was in the 4th grade when we discovered her vision difficulties.
Her challenges with school work were numerous. Concentration, copying
from the chalkboard, handwriting, skipping words and lines with
reading, and math concepts were all very difficult for her. The amount
of time it took to accomplish these tasks was great. The best way to
describe her was unfocused and scattered. Even though she could read, I
would never find Nat engrossed in reading a chapter book. However,
after eight months of visual therapy (which entailed 20 min. of
homework a day, five days a week, and a 1hr appointment with a
therapist per week) Nat has made many changes. Within the first eight
weeks of therapy, Nat was picking up a pencil more often to write. Her
handwriting was neater. When she read orally, her reading was smoother.
Her confidence in herself became more positive. half way through
therapy, Nat was reading more often and for longer periods of time - on
her own initiative. Instead of the chapter books being on the floor -
it is now in her hands for 45 to 60 minutes at a time. she has gained
confidence in herself and her abilities. I would recommend visual
therapy for anyone whom has vision needs.
Mike - Age 9
I have noticed in the past year Mike's increased accomplishments in
reading. He has become a smoother reader. Mike has also improved his
spelling skills and athletic abilities. I think all in all visual
therapy has given Mike the confidence he needed to read.
Eilish - Age 7
Major improvement in our lives -- visual therapy has impacted
Eilish's life in a very positive way. She had double vision most of the
time prior to therapy, it rarely occurs now. She seems less clumsy, but
the most dramatic improvement is her ability to understand and
comprehend directions. Quite frankly, she seems to have less confusion
in her daily life, which leads to less frustration and an overall
better attitude and happier person! We would do it all over again for
these results!
Tony - Age 8
Tony was really struggling with reading and writing before therapy.
he would become very frustrated when trying to read. Since visual
therapy, he has shown improvement in spelling, handwriting, math, and
reading. He actually reads on his own and is even comprehending what he
reads! He is very excited about being a better reader and reads fro fun
both on his own and to his brothers. He is more confidant in everything
he does. Tony is a much happier child in general. Thank You!