Developing Children's Vision and Enhancing Adult Performance
Do you experience tired eyes, difficulty focusing, blurred vision, double vision or eye strain?
Our vision therapy center is devoted to developing, improving, and enhancing visual skills including focusing, tracking, eye alignment and coordination.
Use the following link to complete your history form and contact information: register on-line. This information is submitted through our secure system so that the doctor can review your information prior to your appointment. If you prefer, you can also print out online forms to bring with you – click here to print forms.
VISIT OUR EYE CARE CLINIC
- Phone: (303) 443-2257
- Fax: (303) 443-4599
Boulder, CO 80301
- Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Vision Beyond Sight Reflections from ACBO Connect 2025
"This week I had the absolute honour of attending the ACBO Connect National Seminar: Vision Beyond Sight and from the very first moment, it felt like stepping into a vibrant field of energy, knowledge and connection.
The title of the seminar truly says it all.
This was about more than just about eyes.
It was about the heart of vision care.
The why beneath the what.
The spark beneath the science.
The spirit behind the structure.
Somewhere between the notetaking, laughter, sequins and learning something clicked into place.
Attending this seminar was not just a professional experience. It was a soul-level reminder of why we do what we do.
This weekend held both the science and the spirit of vision care and I feel changed by it.
There are moments in life when you know you are sitting in the presence of greatness, not because someone tells you but because you can feel it.
That was exactly how it felt listening to Dr. Jen Simonson from Boulder Valley Vision Therapy.
Her energy was magnetic.
Her passion, undeniable.
Her clarity could be felt as it rippled through the room like a well-tuned vergence response.
To be in the same room as her was a masterclass in wisdom, presence and purpose. Every sentence was laced with insight. Every example was grounded in experience.
Jen breathed life into every concept she shared. She spoke of Visual Development, Vertical Phoria and Strabismus, not as abstract conditions but as deeply human experiences.
Jen reminded us that visual development doesn’t happen behind closed doors or in isolation. It doesn’t evolve in a clinical container. It is sculpted through relationship, shaped by experience and grounded in real environments with real people. Vision grows in connection with caregivers, with movement, with meaning."
Hannah Morris
Lead Vision Therapist at Vision Therapy at Specialeyes Newcastle
OUR CARING EYE DOCTORS
Vision Therapy Is Used to Treat:
- Eye Focusing
- Eye Tracking
- Eye-Hand Coordination
- Sports Vision
- Computer-Related Vision Problems
- Crossed or Wandering Eyes
- Amblyopia (lazy eye)
- Depth Perception
- Visual Sensory Integration
- Vision Processing relating to Reading and Learning Problems
Q&A with Our Doctors
Q: What is Vision Therapy?
A: Vision therapy is an individualized treatment plan prescribed by a Doctor of Optometry. It is used to treat eye conditions, such as strabismus (eye turn) or amblyopia (“lazy eye”). Through Vision Therapy, a Doctor of Optometry also teaches, improves and/or reinforces important visual skills, such as eye tracking, eye focusing and eye teaming abilities. Without these visual skills, simple tasks like reading or copying notes from the board become difficult. Skipping words or lines while reading, using a finger while reading, blurry near vision, double vision, eyestrain and/or eye fatigue are also common symptoms.
Q: How do I know Vision Therapy is right for my child?
A: If your child displays symptoms of strabismus (eye turn), amblyopia (“lazy eye”), skipping words or lines while reading, using a finger while reading, blurry near vision, double vision, eyestrain and/or eye fatigue, it is suggested your child has a complete eye exam from a Doctor of Optometry. If symptoms persist or the Doctor of Optometry recommends Vision Therapy, then a Vision Therapy assessment is the next step. The doctor will perform a thorough one-on-one assessment and will determine which conditions are present, whether Vision Therapy is suitable, the type of eye exercises required and the number of sessions needed.
Dr. Simonson is the author of many picture books to educate patients and parents about vision therapy.
Read Dr. Simonson's blog and keep up to date on what's happening at Boulder Valley Vision Therapy.
Insurance and Financing
Will insurance cover this type of treatment?
Visual perceptual therapy for learning issues or educational problems is not covered under health plans. Some health insurance plans may cover a portion of the evaluation and treatment if there is a specific eye muscle problem. We do not bill insurance, but will assist you in the process of seeking reimbursement.
Notes:
Please contact us with any questions you might have at bouldervt@yahoo.com.