Success Stories
Read more about what real patients say about their experience at Superior Eye.
Michael’s Story
“Michael had symptoms for quite some time. He did not understand what was happening to him and considered it part of the aging process. It was during a routine vision exam with Dr. Jessica Jackson that he found out what was happening with his vision and that vision therapy could reduce the symptoms. Michael was diagnosed with Convergence Insufficiency and Vertical Misalignment. Dr. Jackson prescribed a vertical neutralizing prism in his lenses which reduced the vertical double vision so vision therapy would be more successful.
“I’ve done many things in my career and most of them involved a computer. As time went by, I had more difficulty reading the computer screen. I explained this after speaking to my doctor at Superior Eye who explained that I had something called ‘Convergence Insufficiency.’ A deeper analysis of my past revealed this most likely is a result of a head or spine injury. While working in law enforcement I took a blow to the head during a takedown arrest. Subsequently I had surgery on my neck which resulted in the placement of six screws and two plates in my cervical spine… Years later, my symptoms surfaced and made it very difficult to do any close-up work. I am currently a city mayor and these symptoms made it very difficult to to read meeting material while conducting the city council meeting. I attended vision therapy sessions for almost one year, and with a lot of hard work, my close-up vision has improved to the point I do not struggle like I once did. Chris and all the staff are wonderful at what they do. Not only did they have a detailed plan of therapy for my specific condition, but they explained to me the details of my condition, how it likely happened, and the goals and expectations of the therapy. I digress now and then, but they gave me a plan for that too!. Upon completion of therapy, I was given the tools to work on my condition whenever symptoms progress. Through a lot of hard work, I am in a better place, and have the staff at Superior Eye to thank! A Great Big Thank You Goes Out to my Therapist Chris! Without your help, I’d still be staring at that computer screen wondering what is going on.”
– Michael P.
Derek’s Story
“Dr. Johnson suggested vision therapy as a means to improve my issues of headaches, concussion symptoms, and anxiety. I came to my first appointment with little hope, however I felt it was worth a try. I was experiencing eye pain and fatigue, constant migraines, light sensitivity, and bad anxiety.
After a month of vision therapy with Chris, I started to notice a difference. This gave me great hope and motivation to continue the program. After completing vision therapy, I can report zero headache issues, very little eye strain, clearer thinking and less anxiety. I also feel physically the best I have since my car accident & brain injury 7 years ago.”
– Derek H.
Kim’s Story
“Dr. Steve Herman referred me to see Dr. Johnson for possible benefit of vision therapy. My daughter went through Vision Therapy and it was a huge success. I have vertical heterophoria (vertical misalignment of the eyes). Superior Eye is the ONLY one who knew what that was. Prisms were put into my glasses and I immediately stopped falling. I was sent to Vision Therapy and Dr. Heidi Johnson found my eye muscles and my focusing were weak and my eyes weren’t working together. Therapist Chris took on the challenge! She then challenged me at every appointment!”
Seemingly simple activities, but each one worked on a specific area and when we completed all the activities, on my graduation day she gave me a list of eye-strengthening activities to do at home! She was very thorough and all the work paid off. My eyes are stronger than ever. I’m still doing some of the activities that weren’t on the list too. My vertigo has improved 10-fold and not one migraine since VT. I just love the staff at Superior Eye and Vision Therapy. Chris taught me how to control my double vision and that was like the “golden ticket” for me. I feel like I have the tools now to keep my vision in the best shape it can possibly be. Thank you Dr. Herman, Dr. Johnson, and VT Chris! You’re the best!
– Kim J.
Corrine’s Story
“I’ve always struggled with motion sickness from a fairly early age. As I aged it intensified. I couldn’t play video games, be on a boat with large swells, or go on carnival rides. I also struggled with reading, but was able to compensate with audio books and limiting the amount of time I read. However, in the fall of 2019 I began a doctoral program and was inundated with an exorbitant amount of reading. Hundreds and hundreds of pages in a short period of time. I had been complaining about this for awhile; however, in early January of 2020 I found that after a particularly extended amount of computer work and paper writing, I developed a headache that would not subside. The discomfort was unbearable. I was referred to Dr. Johnson by my optometrist as well as discovering her services online.
“After my first appointment I felt relieved to know I “wasn’t losing my mind.” There were several issues that converged to create significant difficulty in reading that were solved with appropriate glasses and extensive therapy. It is felt that this began after a fall off a slide onto concrete when I was young and additional falls off of horses and a car accident all started to accumulate. To say they “saved my life” might be an exaggeration, but I can honestly say I do not know if I would have been able to continue my doctoral studies without Dr. Johnson and Chris’s assistance. I cannot thank them enough.”
– Corrine B
Meelah’s Story
“Meela (age 9) struggled with reading and comprehension. She came to see Dr. Johnson because reading was a constant battle. She worked three times harder than her peers for her grades. She inverted letters and her writing was awful even after practicing.”
“Meela is a very bright girl who has a very strong work ethic. She would study and practice so hard to get her A’s and B’s in school. She got a “tracing” book for letters from her 3rd grade teacher to help with her sloppy writing. We did everything to help her. After 6 months of vision therapy she jumped two grade levels of reading and comprehension and is now such a confident reader. Her writing improved drastically. There is so much more she gained from her short time at vision therapy. She actually loves to read now and it is all thanks to Superior Eye, Miss Taylor, and Dr. Johnson. We could not have done it without Miss Taylor’s encouragement and knowledge combined with Meela’s hard work.”
– Meela’s Mom, Angela
Carley’s Story
“Vision therapy has helped me read better. It also helped me look at the person when they are talking so I understand what they are saying I love to read now. I can draw better too. I will miss you Miss Christy. Thank you!”
— Love, Carley, Age 7
“A new school year has just begun and Carley is doing great. She loves 2nd grade and can’t wait to show her new teacher how smart she is. Thank you Dr. Johnson and Christy for changing Carley’s life. Without your help, we would still be struggling with the day to day things. Thank you Christy for showing Carley how to overcome obstacles with a smile, always being so positive, and for being so dedicated to your job. Thank you for giving me my little girl back, I will be forever grateful.“
– Carley’s Mom, Tara
Korbin’s Story
“I came to see Dr. Johnson because I couldn’t read or write very well. I needed help so that school would not be hard for me. Vision Therapy helped me and now I can’t wait for school.
I used to be told I would never be anything but a “C” student and that I was a bad kid. Because of Miss Danielle, I will prove them wrong. Thank you for helping me.”
— Korbin, Age 11
“I had noticed Korbin reading lines on a page more than once, so we brought him to a local doctor and was referred to Superior Vision Therapy for help. It changed our lives. I was told by teachers that Korbin was a “bad” kid and he would never succeed in school. No one there would help.
Then we came to Superior Vision and everything changed. Korbin finished his school year with A’s & B’s which they said he’d NEVER do. The joy in his eyes when he reads a page and understands now is amazing. He has a new drive and is ready to try school again.
At some points he was so frustrated, but the therapy sessions with Miss Danielle and therapy at home really helped him. I can’t thank Danielle and Chris enough for the patience and work they did to get Korbin to where he is now. We are excited for school for the first time EVER! Danielle and Chris are saviors/angels and deserve all the thanks I can give. Superior Vision Therapy saved my son from not experiencing the education every child deserves. Thank You!”
– Korbin’s Mom, Dawn
Noah’s Story
Noah’s therapist, Christy, watched him blossom through Vision Therapy. She knew he would be successful, as his parents worked diligently with Noah – Age 9 – at home, making activities more challenging when needed. Noah’s interest in reading grew & he was thrilled to receive books from his favorite series, Ranger in Time for his Graduation from VT.
“My child had problems with reading & math at school. School started a learning plan and we noahtalked to our pediatrician who suggested us to see Dr. Johnson for symptoms of tracking and focusing difficulties.
Noah had trouble reading at his grade level and reading without a focus bookmark or using his finger to track. He was a grade level behind in reading. The Deibel’s test was below benchmark on everything. He was put in a special ed class. Noah had a hard time focusing in class, and doing homework correct the first time. The teachers would send work home to correct for a better grade, however he knew the answers when we worked with him one on one.
Today, after vision therapy, the grades are coming up from D’s & C’s to A’s & B’s. The special ed teacher is so impressed with Vision Therapy, she is recommending VT for other students. Noah is reading at his grade level at 83 WPM with 95-97% accuracy and with better fluency. Work is not being sent home anymore. He is getting A’s & B’s on the first try in class. His homeroom teacher is saying Noah is working with more confidence and even letting them know when fellow students were distracting him. He still has room to improve, but the good thing is, he is improving at a great rate. My wife and I are so happy with the progress and will continue the maintenance activities to help our child be a success in school.”
– Noah’s Dad, Aaron
Charles’ Story
“Since I was a kid, I knew that something was wrong with my vision. Looking back at my childhood photos, my right eye would always look away from the camera. The world around me looked flat, and my depth perception was nonexistent. I didn’t even know what the term meant back then. My headaches were very frequent, and it’s always with eye strain. Upon wearing my first prescription glasses at the age of 14, I was told I had a condition called Alternating Intermittent Exotropia. After dealing with it for my whole life, I’ve decided that I needed to go to therapy. I’m glad I’ve chosen Superior Eye Health & Vision Therapy Center for the therapy.
By going to bi-monthly therapy sessions, my vision improved tremendously. For the first time ever the world around me is filled with depth. I started seeing depth within the first few months of therapy and it blew me away. It’s like I’m seeing everything from a different perspective. I was already satisfied with what I’ve accomplished, but it didn’t stop there. The headaches, blurry vision, and eye strain also disappeared. It’s almost nonexistent now. The more I use my vision the better it gets. My therapist, Chris VandeZande, has helped me every step of the way, and I could not thank her enough for it.”
– Charles
Cora’s Story
"Dr. Macphee & my mom motivated me to seek Dr. Johnson & my grandma helped me get here and made sure I practiced. When I came to vision therapy, my reading was horrible. My focus was bad, going back and forth from my paper to the board. After Vision Therapy my headaches were way better, they were barely coming back. And my focus is phenomenal. Miss Christy was amazing.”
— Cora, Age 7
“Cora had vision testing by her eye doctor & was referred to Dr. Johnson & her team for Vision Therapy to correct the problems of Headaches & Blurry Vision that could not be fixed with glasses. Cora needed vision therapy to help her eye muscles learn to adjust between near & far as well as coordinate their movements. She wanted to reduce her headaches & to read more easily. She also hoped to improved in basketball. After working diligently with the wonderful therapists at Superior Vision every week, she has met all of these goals & is rarely having headaches.”
– Cora’s Mom, Mary
Mason’s Story
“I could not read words right. Doing VT with Ms. Danielle helped me read. She helped me get good grades on my spelling tests. Because of VT, I now like to read chapter books by myself.”
— Mason, Age 7
“We were referred to Dr. Johnson by a teacher. Miss Danielle & staff made our appointments worthwhile. She is passionate about her job and made traveling almost 2 hours one way easy to do each week for 8 months. Starting 1st grade, Mason was not reading well and spelling tests were a struggle. After just a few weeks with Ms. Danielle, things started becoming easier at school. One night I went into his room and he had picked a book out by himself and was reading it! That was a first! ♥ By the end of our sessions Mason was getting 100% on his weekly spelling tests! Thank you Ms. Danielle and the staff at SEHC!”
– Mason’s Mom, Becky
Destiny’s Story
“I had trouble reading before the therapy. I had to redo the 1st grade. Now I am at the top of my class and ready for 2nd grade.” — Destiny, Age 7
“We sought Dr. Johnson’s services because she was highly recommended, especially when working with children and special needs children. Destiny was falling behind, drastically in the 1st grade. We decided to have her eyesight checked to ensure it was not a vision issue, which it was. Destiny has a tracking problem causing her reading and comprehension skills to “tank.
Amazingly, since her time at vision therapy, she has rocketed to the top of her class and advanced four reading levels, mastering 240 sight words. Her confidence in reading has blossomed and I owe it to Superior Vision Therapy and their dedication to her.”
– Destiny’s Mom, Rhonda
Aubrey’s Story
“Before vision therapy it was hard to see. It was kinda hard to read. Once eye therapy started it got easier an easier. After therapy, I could see better and nothing was blurry. I like the vision therapy place a lot and Danielle was fun. Thank you for helping me!!!”
— Aubrey, Age 7
“Even after getting glasses and patching the strong eye to work her “lazy” eye for months, Aubrey was still struggling to read and couldn’t pass a simple eye exam at school. Aubrey was 5 when she got her first pair of eye glasses and was diagnosed with a little bit of a lazy eye. Over a year later, after changing her prescription and patching her “good” eye to strengthen the weak eye, Aubrey still failed her basic eye exam and was struggling to read. We asked everyone we knew for suggestions. Any one who had experience with eye problems said “Go see Dr. Johnson in Marquette.” Something had to change, so we made the drive and are so happy we did!
The staff and Dr. Johnson at Superior Vision Therapy were great. Aubrey received a complete vision and eye exam. Everything was explained. I learned so much about the actual problems my daughter Aubrey was having. Aubrey loved her therapist, Danielle, and looked forward to her sessions. It took some time to get through the program, but was well worth it. Aubrey loves to read now and doesn’t struggle. Even her large motor skills and balance are better. We are so thankful for vision therapy.”
– Aubrey’s Mom, Brandy