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Vision Therapy Transformed Our Son's Life: Atlas' Story
From the 40th percentile to the 99th percentile in mathematics and reading in just a few short months
Vision therapy transformed Atlas’s life in a profound and impactful way. Before seeing Dr. Appelbaum, Atlas’s behavior was unpredictable and challenging for his parents, Seth and Margaret Conger, to navigate. Atlas experienced explosive meltdowns multiple times a day, lasting up to an hour and a half. He exhibited behaviors such as licking or touching objects inappropriately, leaving his parents feeling like they were walking on eggshells. It was heartbreaking for them to see their son in such distress, and they were at a loss for how to help and support him.
"For the first time in my life, I could see both walls to the right and left of me. My right eye had turned on and started working."
JUSTIN LEVY
For nearly 39 years, Justin Levy navigated life with cerebral palsy, dyslexia, and severe vision challenges—relying on coping mechanisms to get by. He had endured multiple surgeries, struggled with reading and depth perception, and accepted a world that always felt just out of focus.
That all changed when he discovered Vision Therapy at MyVisionFirst.
From Brain Fog to Clarity: Reclaiming Life Through Vision Performance Training™
MARIE DAMASIO
At 38 years old, Marie believed she had reached a hard limit in her life.
Every time she tried to read, she would fall asleep. Shelves of books sat untouched, while audiobooks became her only option. She didn’t know this was something that could change or that the problem wasn’t willpower, motivation, or “something wrong with her”.
“I knew something wasn’t right”, Marie shares. “But I didn’t know how bad it was until I came to MyVisionFirst”.
Her journey from chronic brain fog and exhaustion to clarity, energy, and confidence is a powerful reminder of how misunderstood vision truly is and how transformative Vision Performance Training™ can be when the eye-brain connection is finally addressed.
Stories of Hope
Overcoming the Odds: Vision Therapy & Learning to Read as an Adult
In this inspiring episode of Vital Visionaries, Justin Levy shares his incredible journey of overcoming the vision challenges of a life with cerebral palsy and dyslexia. Born with a brain bleed that led to cerebral palsy, Justin faced numerous obstacles throughout his life, from multiple surgeries to struggling with vision-related tasks like reading and depth perception.
For decades, he relied on coping mechanisms, unable to fully experience the world around him—until everything changed at age 39. Through intensive Vision Therapy and Vision Performance Training with Dr. Appelbaum and the team at MyVisionFirst, Justin experienced life-altering breakthroughs.
Vision Therapy Gave Marie Her Life Back After Years of Brain Fog
From Falling Asleep While Reading to Feeling Clear, Energized,and Intuitive Again — Marie’s Story of Hope and Healing through Vision Performance Training™.
38-year-old Marie shares her deeply personal and emotional journey of discovering the root cause of lifelong brain fog, exhausting reading struggles, and how Vision Performance Training™ at MyVisionFirst changed everything.
From Losing Her Job to Salsa Dancing Again — Rachael’s Story of Hope, Healing & Vision Rehabilitation
38-year-old occupational therapist Rachael Angstadt shares her emotional and deeply inspiring journey of recovery after a life-changing car accident in 2022. Following a head and neck injury, Rachael began experiencing debilitating symptoms she didn’t realize were rooted in vision dysfunction. Despite seeking medical answers, she was told her eyes “worked well enough” and that vision therapy wasn’t necessary. But her life told a different story, which she shares in this inspiring video.
Join Seth and Margaret Conger as they share their transformative vision journey with their son Atlas, who struggled with explosive meltdowns and behavioral challenges before undergoing vision therapy with MyVisionFirst.
Through intensive vision training, they witnessed significant improvements in Atlas’s behavior, attention, academic performance, and physical abilities.
Their story serves as a testament to the power of vision therapy in unlocking a child’s full potential and shaping a brighter future.
I Can Finally Complete My Bachelors Degree After Doing Vision Therapy
When Andy was younger he suffered several concussions that affected his eyes and vision. Overtime he adapted to his new normal with vision and just accepted a life where he bumped into things, avoided reading, stayed away from crowded places, concerts and even grocery stores. One day Andy decided he was done living half the life we wanted to and he sought out some help and started Vision Therapy with Dr. Appelbaum.
Tune in to hear Andy’s full story!
Vision Therapy Gave Marie Her Life Back After Years of Brain Fog
From Falling Asleep While Reading to Feeling Clear, Energized,and Intuitive Again — Marie’s Story of Hope and Healing through Vision Performance Training™.
38-year-old Marie shares her deeply personal and emotional journey of discovering the root cause of lifelong brain fog, exhausting reading struggles, and how Vision Performance Training™ at MyVisionFirst changed everything.
Vision Therapy Gave Marie Her Life Back After Years of Brain Fog
From Falling Asleep While Reading to Feeling Clear, Energized,and Intuitive Again — Marie’s Story of Hope and Healing through Vision Performance Training™.
38-year-old Marie shares her deeply personal and emotional journey of discovering the root cause of lifelong brain fog, exhausting reading struggles, and how Vision Performance Training™ at MyVisionFirst changed everything.
"Vision Therapy helped me be a Teen Again."
JORDANA DINELLO
With an extremely complicated medical history, Jordana shares her unique journey through Vision Therapy and how she found normalcy in the classroom and beyond by taking control of her vision and visual processing.
"How Vision Therapy helped my son support his dream of being a pilot"
ALLI CAMPS
After initially hitting road blocks based off of a more structural and medical model to eye care, Alli took matters into her own hand and pursued a more functional approach to her son’s care, opening doors that they were told would never be possible.
"Vision Therapy was the missing piece in my kids learning difficulties"
ANDREA TELLIER
As an occupational therapist by training and mother of three, Andrea knew there was so much beyond 20/20 eyesight that would be critical to her children’s successes in the classroom, on the field, and overall in life.
How Vision Therapy Helped me Overcome Binocular Vision Problems
SUE BARRY
After a lifetime of vision problems from a very young age, Sue had come to terms with her limited visual abilities and surrendered to life of avoiding visually demanding tasks like driving. Then she discovered Vision Therapy and everything changed. . She’s now the author of two books and an advocate of Vision Therapy. And best of all – her whole world has “inflated” with the ability to see in 3D.
"I Can Finally Complete My Bachelor's Degree after doing Vision Therapy"
ANDY WILEY
After suffering many concussions when he was young, Andy just accepted his new normal, avoiding reading, crowded places and living with the Cognitive Fatigue. After Vision Therapy he’s gotten his life back as well as his drive to reach for more and the energy to make it happen!
"How I recovered from concussions as an athlete with Vision Therapy"
SARAH RENBERG
After experiencing numerous head injuries, Sarah shares her story about personal experiences with Vision Therapy and how it changed her life.
