Brain Vision Institute - South Barrington

Brain Vision Institute - South Barrington Helping patients of all ages heal and optimize brain and visual function through neurovision care. See the difference expertise can make.

Vision therapy, neuro-optometric rehabilitation, sports vision myopia management, and more. Welcome to Brain Vision Institute — where science meets compassion to transform lives through vision. Led by Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana, a Neuro-Developmental Pediatric Vision Specialist, our South Barrington clinic delivers advanced eye care and life-changing therapies for patients of all ages. Whether you’re se

eking vision therapy for a struggling reader, neuro-optometric rehab after a brain injury, or myopia control for your child, our team provides personalized, evidence-based care in a supportive, high-tech setting.

“It’s visual-motor confusion.”When a child struggles with handwriting, copying from the board, catching a ball, tying sh...
06/16/2026

“It’s visual-motor confusion.”

When a child struggles with handwriting, copying from the board, catching a ball, tying shoes, or completing schoolwork, the issue may not be a lack of effort. The challenge could be visual-motor integration.

Visual-motor integration is the ability to coordinate what the eyes see with how the body responds. It allows children to process visual information accurately and translate it into purposeful movement. This skill is essential for writing, drawing, reading, sports, organization, and many everyday activities.

When visual-motor skills are inefficient, children may have messy handwriting, poor coordination, difficulty staying within lines, frequent copying errors, or trouble completing tasks that require accuracy and control. These challenges can affect academic performance, confidence, and overall success in the classroom.

Vision is more than seeing clearly. It is how the eyes, brain, and body work together to support learning and performance.

Understanding the root cause is the first step toward helping children build stronger skills, greater confidence, and long-term success.

Register for the webinar:
https://dringryd.com/webinar-registration

Learn more here:
Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana, OD, FAAO, FOVDRA, CBHP
https://www.brain-vision.org



Holden Vision Institute
of Myopia Management

06/15/2026

"Everyone told me he was fine. The doctors said it was okay. His teacher said it was okay. Even my husband thought maybe he was just a little behind. But I knew, and so did Miles. He would look around and say, ""Mom, no one else is this tired. I'm falling asleep. "He could feel it in himself, even when no one else could see it.

Later I came across some of his old artwork and realized he had probably been struggling far more than any of us knew, and quietly hiding it.

Dr. Ingryd's note: What Miles did was remarkable. Most kids never complain, because they don't know there is a better way to see. Vision is developmental, the same way we learn to walk. Miles kept earning good grades, but it was costing him, because his brain was working overtime to make up for what his visual processing couldn't do efficiently. That is where the exhaustion came from. If your child looks fine on paper but something still feels off, my free webinar will help you spot what's hiding underneath.

Register for the webinar:
https://dringryd.com/webinar-registration

Learn more here:
Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana, OD, FAAO, FOVDRA, CBHP
https://www.brain-vision.org

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Holden Vision Institute
of Myopia Management

"He’s falling behind in spelling and handwriting."When a child struggles with spelling and handwriting, it’s easy to ass...
06/14/2026

"He’s falling behind in spelling and handwriting."

When a child struggles with spelling and handwriting, it’s easy to assume they simply need more practice. But sometimes, the challenge goes beyond effort and may be related to how the visual system is functioning.

Spelling and handwriting rely on a variety of visual skills, including visual memory, eye coordination, visual processing, and visual-motor integration. These skills help children recognize letters, remember word patterns, copy information accurately, and organize their thoughts on paper.

When these visual skills are not working efficiently, children may reverse letters, misspell familiar words, write slowly, produce messy handwriting, or become frustrated with written assignments. Over time, these struggles can affect academic performance, confidence, and enjoyment of learning.

Vision is more than seeing clearly. It is a critical foundation for reading, writing, spelling, and classroom success.

Understanding the root cause of a child’s difficulties can make a significant difference in their learning journey and help them reach their full potential.

Register for the webinar:
https://dringryd.com/webinar-registration

Learn more here:

Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana, OD, FAAO, FOVDRA, CBHP
https://www.brain-vision.org



Holden Vision Institute
of Myopia Management

06/13/2026

"I'm Amber, and my son Miles is 15. For years I knew something wasn't right. In elementary school he was anxious and skittish, but his grades were good and he seemed happy, so I kept talking myself out of it.

Then around sixth grade, everything changed. He was exhausted all the time. He would come home looking like he hadn't slept in days, even though he slept more than enough. The anxiety got so bad you could barely go near him.

I stopped waiting for answers and took him for testing myself. They found type 1 autism and possible ADHD, but not one person could explain why he was so drained. That is what finally led us to a visual processing disorder.

Dr. Ingryd's note: Amber trusted her gut when no one else did, and she was right. If yours keeps telling you something doesn't add up, keep asking the questions. You are your child's first advocate. Join my free webinar to learn the signs of a visual processing issue that are so easy to miss.

Register for the webinar:
https://dringryd.com/webinar-registration

Learn more here:
Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana, OD, FAAO, FOVDRA, CBHP
https://www.brain-vision.org



Holden Vision Institute
of Myopia Management

06/13/2026

"I tell people about vision therapy all the time."

After seeing the transformation in her son, Lucas's mom became an advocate for helping other families find answers.

"Even if a parent is thinking about putting their child on ADD/ADHD medication, maybe they should first see if vision could be part of the problem."

She credits the success not only to vision therapy, but to a team that took the time to listen, answer every question, and build a genuine connection with her child.

"When someone explains everything, supports your family, and your child feels comfortable and understood, it makes all the difference."

Stories like Lucas's remind us that sometimes the missing piece isn't more effort—it's finding the right answers.

👀 More families deserve to know that vision can impact learning, attention, confidence, and daily life.

FREE Webinar Registration is still ongoing!
Reserve your spot today through the link below.

https://dringryd.com/webinar-registration

See you there!

Learn more from our resources here:
Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana
https://www.brain-vision.org



Holden Vision Institute
of Myopia Management

06/12/2026

Homework used to be a huge fight. He felt bad about himself."

Today, Lucas is a different child.

The frustration is gone, his confidence is growing, and learning no longer feels impossible.

"Vision therapy was a very positive thing. I thank God that I found these guys."

💙 Stories like this are why we do what we do.

FREE Webinar Registration is still ongoing!
Reserve your spot today through the link below.

https://dringryd.com/webinar-registration

See you there!

Learn more from our resources here:
Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana
https://www.brain-vision.org

"He didn't want to play catch because he couldn't see the ball."

Holden Vision Institute
of Myopia Management

What happens when the symptoms are real, but no one connects the dots?For years, I struggled with challenges that seemed...
06/10/2026

What happens when the symptoms are real, but no one connects the dots?

For years, I struggled with challenges that seemed unrelated.
~ Reading was harder than it should have been.
~ Learning took more effort than it seemed to take for others.
~ I battled anxiety, fatigue, and difficulties that quietly followed me from childhood into adulthood.

Like many people, I tried to solve each symptom separately.
But no one ever connected the dots.

What I did not realize was that many of those struggles could be traced back to a childhood brain injury that had happened decades earlier.

Ironically, when I sought help, I never thought to mention the injury. It felt so far in the past that I did not think it mattered anymore. And no one ever asked.

The pieces of the puzzle didn’t begin to come together until decades later when a I had a brain imaging with Dr Daniel G. Amen, M.D. for a totally unrelated reason revealed evidence of the injury I had long since forgotten.

Suddenly, things that had never made sense began to make sense.

That discovery set me on a journey to finally understand the struggles that had shaped so much of my life. As I searched for answers, I uncovered the often-overlooked relationship between vision and the brain, the lasting impact of brain injury, and the incredible potential for healing.

What began as a quest to understand my own story ultimately became the foundation of my life’s work as a pediatric and neuro-optometrist.

Today, I am honored to share the cover of my upcoming book:
:books: When Sight Heals the Brain, A Memoir of a Brain Injury Journey and the VISUAL Road Home

This book is more than my story.

It chronicles a decades-long search for answers and the discoveries that helped me understand the hidden effects of brain injury and the remarkable connection between vision and the brain, more importantly, it shares the framework that emerged from that journey.

Within it, I introduce the six pillars of the VISUAL Road Home, a roadmap for healing born from my own recovery, scientific research, my professional experience, and the lessons I have learned helping patients and families over the years.

It is the roadmap I wish someone had been able to give me decades ago.

That roadmap ultimately became the foundation of the CogniViiSION® Methodology, a whole brain framework that leverages the power of the visual system to optimize and support brain healing.

It also inspired the creation of NeuroVision ODs, an initiative dedicated to helping train and empower more optometrist and doctors to recognize and help patients whose struggles may otherwise go unnoticed.

Now, it is the roadmap I hope to share with the world.

:book: Preorder now: https://amzn.to/3RO8cad

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Illinois College of Optometry

06/10/2026

"He didn't want to play catch because he couldn't see the ball."

For years, it looked like Lucas just wasn't interested in sports. While other kids played outside, he avoided games, became frustrated, and sometimes acted out.

His parents thought he simply didn't want to participate.

The truth was something entirely different.

When Lucas tried to play catch, he couldn't track the ball coming toward him. He wasn't being difficult—he was struggling with a vision problem no one had recognized.

Suddenly, the frustration, tears, and challenges started to make sense.

Sometimes what looks like a behavior issue, lack of interest, or attention problem is actually a child trying to cope with a visual challenge they don't know how to explain.

One teacher saw the signs. One suggestion changed everything.

👀 The right answers often start with looking beyond the obvious.

FREE Webinar Registration is still ongoing!
Reserve your spot today through the link below.

https://dringryd.com/webinar-registration

See you there!

Learn more from our resources here:
Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana
https://www.brain-vision.org

06/09/2026

"I had no idea anything was wrong with his eyes."

For Lucas's family, the first sign didn't come from an eye exam—it came from a teacher.

One of his reading teachers noticed something wasn't quite right and suggested having his vision checked. At the time, his parents had no reason to suspect a vision problem because Lucas never complained.

The reality? Many children don't realize they're struggling with their vision. They assume everyone sees the world the same way they do.

As a first grader, Lucas couldn't explain what he was experiencing because he didn't know it was different. He simply thought, "That's how you see, and that's how it is."

That's why vision challenges can go unnoticed for years, often showing up as reading difficulties, frustration, or learning struggles.

Sometimes, the biggest clue comes from someone who notices what a child can't yet put into words.

👀 Every child's vision story matters.

FREE Webinar Registration is still ongoing!
Reserve your spot today through the link below.

https://dringryd.com/webinar-registration

See you there!

Learn more from our resources here:
Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana
https://www.brain-vision.org

"“Vision therapy strengthens integration.”Vision is more than seeing clearly. For learning, movement, and everyday perfo...
06/08/2026

"“Vision therapy strengthens integration.”

Vision is more than seeing clearly. For learning, movement, and everyday performance to be successful, the eyes, brain, and body must work together efficiently. This process is known as integration.

When visual information is not properly integrated, children and adults may struggle with reading, writing, coordination, attention, comprehension, sports performance, and other daily activities. These challenges can occur even when eyesight appears normal during a standard vision screening.

Vision therapy is a personalized program designed to strengthen the connection between the visual system and the brain. Through targeted activities and exercises, it helps improve eye tracking, focusing, eye teaming, visual processing, and visual-motor integration. As these skills develop, individuals often experience improvements in learning, confidence, coordination, and overall performance.

Strong visual integration helps transform effort into efficiency, allowing the brain and body to work together more effectively.

Vision is not just about what the eyes see. It is about how the brain interprets and uses visual information.

Register for the webinar:
https://dringryd.com/webinar-registration

Learn more here:

Dr. Ingryd Lorenzana, OD, FAAO, FOVDRA, CBHP
https://www.brain-vision.org



Holden Vision Institute
of Myopia Management

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2 Executive Court, Suite 3
South Barrington, IL

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
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