Vision Development of WNY

Vision Development of WNY Vision Development of WNY is a leading provider of vision therapy and behavioral optometry services. Our best stories are on our website.

For over 40 years Dr. Dick O’Connor has been restoring vision and hope to families whose loved ones experience learning disabilities, developmental delays, behavioral issues or disorders, concussions or traumatic brain injuries, and strokes. To learn more visit visiontherapywny.com

Binocular vision dysfunction can show up in ways adults and families do not always expect. Signs may include:✅ Headaches...
06/10/2026

Binocular vision dysfunction can show up in ways adults and families do not always expect. Signs may include:

✅ Headaches
✅ Eye strain
✅ Motion sickness
✅ Dizziness
✅ Double vision
✅ Trouble in busy environments
✅ Poor depth perception

Even small issues with eye alignment or coordination can make the brain work overtime to keep vision clear and single. If symptoms do not quite add up, vision may be worth a closer look.

Schedule a comprehensive functional vision evaluation today to pinpoint binocular vision issues and create a personalized treatment plan!

Vision Development of WNY
📞 (716) 398-4300
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School is winding down — but this is not the time to wait. 📚☀️If your child struggled this year with reading, attention,...
06/04/2026

School is winding down — but this is not the time to wait. 📚☀️
If your child struggled this year with reading, attention, homework, or visual comfort, summer is the perfect time to look deeper.

A functional vision evaluation can help uncover hidden issues with:
✅ Eye tracking
✅ Focusing
✅ Eye teaming
✅ Visual processing

Starting now means your child can build stronger visual skills before the new school year begins.

📞 Call 716-398-4300 or schedule online today.
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Signs it’s time to look deeper 👀Passing an eye chart does not always mean everything is working the way it should. Some ...
05/28/2026

Signs it’s time to look deeper 👀
Passing an eye chart does not always mean everything is working the way it should. Some children see 20/20 and still have difficulty with the visual skills that support reading, learning, attention, and coordination.

A functional vision evaluation looks at how the eyes and brain work together, including:

✅ Eye tracking
✅ Focusing
✅ Eye teaming
✅ Convergence
✅ Visual processing
✅ Visual-motor integration

If your child is struggling but the answers still do not feel complete, it may be time to look deeper.
📞 (716) 398-4300
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Today, we remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, ded...
05/25/2026

Today, we remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

Thank you to all who have served—and to the families who carry their legacy forward. We honor you today and always.

📚 Reading shouldn’t feel exhausting.If your child can “sound out” words but still struggles to read smoothly, it may be ...
05/19/2026

📚 Reading shouldn’t feel exhausting.
If your child can “sound out” words but still struggles to read smoothly, it may be because the visual system is working overtime. Reading requires more than 20/20 eyesight—it depends on the eyes and brain coordinating skills like tracking, focusing, and teaming so your child can stay on the right line, read efficiently, and understand what they’re reading. Common signs include:

✅ Losing their place or using a finger to keep track
✅ Skipping lines or re-reading the same sentence
✅ Slow reading speed and quick fatigue
✅ Poor comprehension because so much effort goes into “getting through” the text

The issue may not be intelligence—it may be visual skills. Support your child’s confidence and academic success—starting with the right diagnosis.

Schedule a comprehensive functional vision evaluation today.
📞 (716) 398-4300
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If your child… 👇✅ Avoids reading ✅ Loses their place easily ✅ Complains of headaches ✅ Seems distracted during homework ...
05/15/2026

If your child… 👇

✅ Avoids reading
✅ Loses their place easily
✅ Complains of headaches
✅ Seems distracted during homework

…it may not be behavior — it may be vision.

Vision therapy strengthens the connection between the eyes and brain, helping improve focus, tracking, and comfort during school tasks. ✨

Let’s uncover the root cause. ✅

📅 Book a functional vision evaluation today.
📞 (716) 398-4300
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👀 Strabismus is more than an eye turn. When the eyes are not aligned properly, it can affect:✅ Eye teaming✅ Depth percep...
05/12/2026

👀 Strabismus is more than an eye turn. When the eyes are not aligned properly, it can affect:

✅ Eye teaming
✅ Depth perception
✅ Visual comfort
✅ Reading efficiency
✅ Confidence in daily tasks

At Vision Development of WNY, we look at how both eyes are working together and whether vision therapy may help improve binocular vision skills.

Schedule an evaluation to learn more.
📞 (716) 398-4300
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📚 Reading takes more than seeing the words clearly. To read comfortably, the eyes need to:✅ Track smoothly across the pa...
05/07/2026

📚 Reading takes more than seeing the words clearly. To read comfortably, the eyes need to:

✅ Track smoothly across the page
✅ Stay together on near work
✅ Refocus quickly and accurately
✅ Process what is being seen

When those skills are inefficient, kids may skip lines, lose their place, read slowly, or avoid reading altogether.

At Vision Development of WNY, we evaluate the visual skills that support reading success — not just eyesight.

📞 (716) 398-4300
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What is a functional vision evaluation?It is a deeper look at how vision works in real life. 👁️In addition to visual cla...
04/30/2026

What is a functional vision evaluation?
It is a deeper look at how vision works in real life. 👁️

In addition to visual clarity, testing may include:

• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Saccades and pursuits
• Focusing skills
• Binocular coordination
• Visual memory
• Visual-motor skills
• Visual perception and processing

If school, sports, or everyday activities feel harder than they should, functional vision may be worth exploring.

📞 (716) 398-4300
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If near work leads to headaches, eye strain, or frustration, convergence insufficiency may be part of the problem. 👓Conv...
04/28/2026

If near work leads to headaches, eye strain, or frustration, convergence insufficiency may be part of the problem. 👓

Convergence insufficiency (CI) is a common vision condition where the eyes struggle to work together while focusing on nearby objects. Common signs can include:

✅ Double vision
✅ Words moving on the page
✅ Headaches after reading
✅ Losing place easily
✅ Avoiding close work

The good news? This is something a functional vision evaluation can assess.

📞 (716) 398-4300
🌐 VisionTherapyWNY.com

Address

980 W Maple Court Suite 200
Elma, NY
14059

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7am - 4:45pm
Wednesday 7am - 4:45pm
Thursday 7am - 4:45pm
Friday 7am - 4:45pm

Telephone

+17163984300

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