“Vision Therapy is changing my life for the better because it helps my eyes not hurt as much and helps me so I know why my eyes were hurting in the first place. For me, I’d notice that my eyes would always be hurting, and I’d be getting headaches but none of my doctors really knew why that happened. I like finding out why that was happening and being able to understand and/or explain. Most of the time when doctors are explaining things to me, I don’t understand what they’re saying and ask mom, which is great but sometimes she doesn’t know either so she would Google it and try to explain it. But I think that since I’m 15 it’s important that I understand what the doctors are saying and that they can explain so we both understand without needing Google! This is something I liked at Lumen Vision, Dr. Ryan and the other doctors knew how to explain it, in simple terms. My eyes don’t hurt as much as they used to when I do simple tasks like reading, writing, or anything else. Vision Therapy gave me more confidence when asking for accommodations that I might need when my eyes hurt.”

ZOEY’S PARENT:

“Since Zoey has been in Vision Therapy, she has had less severe and less often headaches. Since Vision Therapy, Zoey is more aware of her eyes fluttering. With Zoey’s medical history, and Vision Therapy guidelines from Dr. Ryan, we got Zoey on a 504plan set up in school. She has been able to advocate for herself in school. As a result of Dr. Ryan’s recommendations, Zoey gets some accommodations in school. She is able to ask the teachers to dim or turn off the lights in the classroom if her eyes are bothering her. Zoey gets extended test times, note taker, and audio. Zoey feels confident doing so. This will follow her throughout college if need be.”

“I like vision therapy. The games are fun. I like the virtual reality. It is my favorite. Love, Kinsley.”

KINSLEY’S PARENT:

“Kinsley is completing her second round of vision therapy. She had eye surgery in April to straighten out her eyes which got her to 90% and vision therapy will bring her to hopefully 100%. Since starting vision therapy, we have noticed a big improvement in her reading abilities. We were worried about dyslexia but at this time it is no longer a concern. Dr. Ryan and his staff have been so excellent to work with. Everyone is happy to see us each week. Kinsley is our third child to complete vision therapy at Lumen. We will miss seeing everyone each week.”

“I like getting better scores on my homework! Then I know my eyes are getting better!”

THOMAS’ PARENT:

“The entire process for vision therapy at Lumen Vision has been exceptional! We greatly appreciated the thorough evaluation process, pre-treatment meeting laying out the process and financial responsibility, Dr. Ryan’s insight and support, and the treatment team as a whole. From reception/billing to treatment, we had great customer services and our son felt comfortable and welcome! Each therapist was excellent with our 5-year-old, and he enjoyed his 30-minutes sessions. When questions arose throughout the week regarding his homework, the team at Lumen was quick to reply to our questions and address our needs. The scholarship program has been an excellent motivator for our son, and he is excited to put his hard-earned money toward something he has been asking for, for a long time. Our family celebrates his improving scores with each homework session. We are thankful for the thoroughness and professionalism offered at Lumen Vision. Thank you, Lumen Vision!”

“I love the games I got to play on the iPad. My favorite is the Zombie Smash game! The best part was the virtual reality games.”

THEODORE’S PARENT:

“Theo, age 8, was observed by an OT in the school system for an IEP. It was there we learned that Theo’s eyes did not move side to side or up and down. He was compensating by moving his entire head or body. I started making calls in Grand Forks and we soon found out there were no vision therapy services available in town. Out of desperation, I called an old OT of Theo’s and asked for help! She recommended Lumen to us since her son had just started.

I called Lumen and had a conversation about their program and what it consisted of. They set us up with an in-person appointment. We drove to Fargo for initial testing. I knew he was struggling, and this just proved it even more. Theo needed help!

Dr. Ryan was very helpful and was incredible with Theo. Very kind and took his time with Theo. Theo has ADHD, so it was a bit of a challenge to get him to do what Dr. Ryan needed him to during the evaluation.

Theo qualified for the 10-week vision program, and we started that very next week. Theo was no question that we were going to do this! Theo needed it. We committed to driving back and forth from Fargo once a week (in the winter) to make sure Theo got the best therapy available. Their at home program that is required is easy for parents to fit into the day. Did he struggle some days, yes, but did I watch him excel all the other days! Theo enjoyed most of the “therapy” game he got to play at home.

Just a few weeks into Therapy with Dr. Ryan and Emma, I could see a difference! He was LOOKING AT ME! Actually, looking and not moving his entire body! As a mom, this was a momentous moment for Theo.

I will recommend Lumen Vision and their team all day every day! I am forever grateful for them being a part of Theo’s story.”

“I think eye therapy was fun. The most fun part was playing games. The most fun game was the asteroid one. The homework was fun but sometimes I couldn’t do it because I was too busy doing schoolwork. Sometimes the homework gets a little repetitive but in general it is fun. Eye therapy changed my life because I can see better when I close my right eye.”

ELIJAH’S PARENT:

“The vision therapy process was a great experience. It was interesting to learn how various techniques were used to address vision issues. The staff was very friendly and worked hard to make the process exciting and enjoyable for Elijah. Using the computer-based home software was handy and helped to motivate Elijah. One of the biggest challenges was getting two lessons in on weekdays where school events were happening. We often needed to flex some of our lessons into the weekends. Elijah has his final exam tomorrow and I’m both nervous and excited to see the results. We have seen great improvements over the last 10 weeks or so. I’m still amazed that this process works and how it works. This will provide a lifelong impact on Elijah’s vision.”

JOSIE’ PARENT:

“Vision Therapy is helping Josie’s eyes work together better. We are hopeful that with eye therapy she will be able to get rid of her bifocals and eventually be able to move to contacts! We are hopeful this therapy will give her better depth perception and maybe be able to enjoy a 3-D movie! It’s been fun to see her progress week to week during this 10-week adventure! Thank Lumen!”

“My eyes feel strong!”

MAX’S PARENT:

“We know that Max may have a longer journey with vision therapy. We are grateful that we have this option for him as it could prevent the need for more intense intervention. When I ask Max how his eyes feel now, he says they feel good and strong. The seldom times I catch him without his glasses I have asked him how he is using his eyes. He assures me he is using BOTH eyes! We look forward to continued growth for Max! Thank you!”

“Vision Therapy is amazing especially Lumen Vision. It has helped me because I don’t get as much headaches, I can see better even though I wish I could be there more because you guys and girls are th best in my opinion. Thank you, Lumen Vision, for helping me with my eyes.”

ELI’S PARENT:

“What can I say, everyone at Lumen Vision is amazing at what they do! Vision Therapy has helped my child in many ways, but to name a few… he doesn’t have horrible headaches anymore, his is more confident in reading, does his homework without help. It has also helped me by not having to spend $$$ on dr. bills trying to figure out why his head hurts all of the time, less stress about getting him to do his homework. I cannot say enough how amazing this place is and all of the staff has been amazing and we wouldn’t know what to do without them.”

“The games were fun. I liked the eye glasses therapy at home. The ladies were nice at therapy.”

MADDOX’S PARENT:

“We started coming to Lumen Vision in Oct 2023. From the first conversation on the phone to our 1st appt and every one after Dr. Ryan and his staff have been welcoming and have made this process comfortable for our 6 year old.

Maddox Anderson is 6 years old and enjoys working with all the therapists. Vision therapy has helped Maddox with his reading, writing and seems to not be so frustrated with learning at school. His teachers have noticed a change in him in the last 9 weeks.

I would recommend visiting Lumen Vision for their eye therapy program. Its changed our lives and has helped Maddox advance with his studies.”

“I couldn’t see well and my other therapist recommended Lumen vision and I had an appointment there and I had to go to therapy there. And now I can see way better thanks to lumen vision. But sometimes the homework was frustrating, but I worked through it and all of that is how lumen vision changed my life. Thank you.”

JUDAH’S PARENT:

“I am so thankful for the referral we received to have Judah evaluated at Lumen. The combination of occupational therapy and vision therapy has made a big difference for Judah and his ability to concentrate and stay focused at school. The vision therapy process was fun and engaging and it wasn’t a battle to get Judah to do his home therapy work. We are very thankful for this service.”

“I have enjoyed going to therapy because it’s made my eyes work better with my mind. Games were fun did not feel like homework.”

GRADY’S PARENT:

“Vision Therapy at Lumen Vision with Dr. Ryan and his team has truly had a positive impact on Grady’s daily activities. We are seeing less frustration with his schoolwork, which prior to VT could be such a battle. His confidence with reading has improved so much, which as parents we couldn’t ask for anything more. He’s come a long way in the past 10 weeks and both us and his teachers are seeing the difference VT has made on him. We are excited to see him continue to improve and implement what he’s learned both in the classroom and in his extra-curricular activities. We are confident that what he’s gained through VT will transfer far beyond the classroom. Thank you, Lumen Vision, for everything!”

“It was fun and I liked playing all the games.”

RILEY’S PARENT:

“Riley was struggling academically in school last fall, and we kept asking ourselves if he has dyslexia. We wanted to rule out any concerns with his vision, and it just happened that Riley had sensorimotor dysfunction. It was recommended by Dr. Ryan to complete 10 sessions of vision therapy. The vision therapists that Riley saw on a weekly basis were so wonderful! They kept each session engaging and fun for him. He actually looked forward to going, which was awesome. The homework that Riley had to complete at home was not excessive in any way and was totally doable for this busy boy. After completing all 10 therapy sessions, I reached out to Riley’s school psychologist who is currently tutoring him along with his classroom teacher and they both stated that he seems to be tracking better and does not get frustrated when trying to read. He has gained much more confidence over the last several months and actually looks forward to reading. Riley’s spring conferences at school has proven that he is continuing to grow in his academics, and for that we are thankful.”

"Vision therapy has really helped me with my homework. It has helped my eyes focus on my paperwork and my eyes feel stronger, too. Vision therapy has helped me be more successful at focusing for longer periods of time on my schoolwork. Therapy games online were fun, too!”

GABRIEL’S PARENT:

“Vision therapy has had a noticeable improvement for Gabe’s focus and attention on his homework. He doesn’t get as fatigued anymore while reading. The incentives and homework were easy to understand and the time commitment was very reasonable.”

“I like eye therapy because of virtual reality.”

HARRISON’S PARENT:

“We loved Lumen Vision eye therapy program. The staff was always kind and encouraging. My son’s confidence improved so much. He is a better reader since he started the program. His hand eye coordination has improved in hockey and baseball. He also always has eye contact with me when we are talking. We are so happy we decided to meet Dr. Ryan. Eye therapy has changed Harrison’s life. Thank you, Lumen.”

HOLT’S PARENT:

“We have noticed a wonderful change in our son’s ability to participate in both school and play activities. His accuracy with previous school concerns has tremendously improved. We cannot say enough great things about Lumen Vision and their staff. Highly recommend to anyone!”

“I can see better and it makes things better at school. It was fun.”

BRODRICK’S PARENT:

“Vision Therapy gave Brodrick more confidence when completing the work given to him at school. He learned what it meant to work hard and not give up. His teachers have seen an improvement with not only his learning but his confidence. We are so proud of him and look forward to all that he will accomplish in the future. Thank you!”

“It is helping my brain and eyes work together to make progress.”

JACK’S PARENT :

“As Jack’s mom, I have seen some direct positive effects from vision therapy. We used to see a lot of frustration involving any activity that required focus. I could always tell Jack felt a disconnect in his body when it came to any work involving tracking. He would become easily frustrated or not even attempt things like puzzles, word finds, reading and writing. At about Week 7 of vision therapy Jack said, “Mom, I think vision therapy is really helping my eyes.” He also says that his eyes just feel good now. I asked him to elaborate and he said, “ It’s hard to explain, they just do.” We feel so much appreciation that vision therapy has given Jack the confidence he has needed. We look forward to watching him step even more into himself now that his eyes and brain are working together as a team.”

“Vision therapy is changing my life by helping me exercise my eyes so I can read, write better and have better balance.”

ARIANNA’S PARENT:

“Vision therapy has helped change mine and my daughter’s life by teaching us countless ways to exercise our eyes with fun games and activities that we can enjoy together or even independently. My daughter was so excited for her vision therapy appointments every week, she was excited with the continuous new games she got as she progressed, and as a mother… there is nothing more thrilling than watching your child get engaged in activities that help with their reading, writing, balance, etc… but to also REALLY enjoy the process of learning and the importance of vision therapy.”

“My name is Everett and I am 8 years old. It has helped me with getting more stuff right on my school. Thank you.”

EVERETT’S PARENT:

“Everett (8 years old) was having issues with some of his schoolwork, and we began to wonder if he was having issues with his eyes.

We took him to Lumen Vision for vision therapy after it was recommended to us. Everett has really enjoyed vision therapy and it has seemed to be effective. The therapists make it fun, but they also keep it productive.

The issues with school he was having have improved, and we look forward to seeing even more improvement. We believe this will have a huge impact not only schoolwork, but also in other areas like sports, music, and other everyday activities! Our vision has such a huge impact on learning and quality of life, and our family understands this even better now.

Thanks to all the staff at Lumen for making this a great experience.”

“I see better. I don’t have blurry in my eye. I’m not clumsy and hitting things.”

HASAN’S PARENT:

“Vision therapy helped my son so much. We were struggling before the program with eye patches and glasses. He had a hard time doing the exercise the eye doctor recommended. He really loved the vision therapy homework and the games and the rewards. He always looked forward to doing these therapy activities. He wasn’t bored but was excited and having fun.

My son is no longer having a hard time or straining his eyes. He’s no longer clumsy and can easily find things at home. He sees better and is more than ever ready to start kindergarten.”