When it comes to helping her son, Holly Jacobs didn’t let distance stand in the way. For over a year, Holly and her family made the four-hour round trip from their home near the Tennessee border to Versailles, Kentucky, so her son Ty could receive Vision Therapy from Dr. Rick Graebe FCOVD. The results have been nothing short of transformative, as Ty’s reading skills—and his love for learning—soared. Here’s the story of a family’s commitment to improving their child’s future through the specialized care of Vision Therapy.
Discovering Vision Therapy: A Game-Changer for Reading
Ty’s journey with Vision Therapy began when a speech therapist at Whitley Central Elementary noticed his difficulty in tracking words across a page. Concerned, Holly reached out to Dr. Graebe’s practice in Versailles after hearing from the school’s occupational therapist about the benefits of Vision Therapy. As a behavioral optometrist, Dr. Graebe uses a non-invasive program of structured exercises designed to train the eyes, brain, and body to work together. This approach, often likened to physical therapy for the eyes, has proven especially effective in addressing reading difficulties in young students.
Holly, a high school English teacher, knew that reading was a fundamental skill for Ty’s future. “When it’s your child, you hate to take him somewhere other than the best,” she explains. With this determination, she and Ty began the bi-weekly, two-hour journey to Versailles, where he underwent the 45-minute therapy sessions led by Dr. Graebe’s daughter, Allie.
The Results: From Reading Challenges to Academic Success
The results of Ty’s Vision Therapy were remarkable. By the end of his second-grade year, he was reading at a fifth-grade level—a dramatic improvement that not only boosted his confidence but also made reading enjoyable. Holly was thrilled to see her son’s academic abilities catch up to his grade level and even surpass it, with Ty now reading about his favorite subject: dinosaurs.
Before Vision Therapy, reading was an uphill battle for Ty, requiring immense effort just to keep up. Now, with strengthened visual tracking and processing skills, he finds reading far less challenging and more enjoyable. “To come from a place where I didn’t know Vision Therapy and to see that result, that was great,” Holly shares. “Everybody we encountered there was amazing. This was definitely a blessing.”
Vision Therapy: A Worthwhile Journey for Kentucky Families
For parents like Holly who want the best for their children, Vision Therapy has become an essential resource. Although the distance was significant, Holly’s dedication to Ty’s well-being was rewarded with transformative results. Families from across Central and Southern Kentucky are discovering the benefits of Vision Therapy for their children’s reading and learning challenges, making the trip to Dr. Graebe’s office in Versailles an investment in their children’s futures.
If your child is struggling with reading or other learning-related visual issues, consider Vision Therapy as a potential solution. Dr. Rick Graebe FCOVD, a leading specialist in Vision Therapy, is helping children overcome visual challenges and achieve their full potential.
To schedule an appointment at our Versailles or Somerset locations, call us at 859-879-0089. Discover how Vision Therapy could make a difference in your child’s academic success and overall confidence.
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This blog is based on information from Dr. Rick Graebe as compiled and written by John Lynch.
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