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Welcome to New Horizons Vision Therapy Center! We are a specialized optometric practice serving the Madison and Waukesha areas.  We are dedicated to providing the highest quality developmental and functional vision care from infancy through adulthood in a friendly, comfortable, and professional atmosphere. Our office specializes in vision therapy, developmental vision, and neuro-optometric rehabilitation. We treat patients with functional vision problems that affect learning, work, behavior, and quality of life. In addition to serving our patients, we strive to educate the public, parents, teachers, and other healthcare professionals about functional and development vision.

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Who We Help Conditions Treated

Learning Related Vision Problems

Often children who are struggling with learning will also have difficulty with vision information processing or perception. 

Strabismus / Amblyopia
(Lazy Eye)

 Amblyopia typically develops in early childhood, usually before the age of 7, and if left untreated, it can persist into adulthood.

Headaches / Migraines / Eyestrain

Our carefully curated selection of lenses and glasses is designed to combat headache and migraine symptoms by filtering out harmful light frequencies, reducing glare, and minimizing visual strain.

Special Needs

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Brain Injury / Concussion

Post-Trauma Vision Syndrome (PTVS) is a collection of visual signs and symptoms that are related to dysfunctions with the dorsal or ambient visual pathway.

Sports Vision

There are several key visual skills that are enhanced through sports vision programs for athletes that aim to achieve their optimal sports performance.

Dr. Valerie L. Frazer, O.D., FCOVD

Optometrist

Before entering optometry school, Dr. Valerie Frazer received her BA in human physiology from Southern Illinois University with additional studies in the areas of psychology and literature. After graduating from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Frazer moved to Wisconsin to complete a yearlong residency with a concentration in vision therapy and vision development. Two years later, she achieved her board certification from the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) in these same areas.  Dr. Frazer sees patients in both the Madison (Waunakee) and Waukesha locations. 

Meet the Team

Beth Thrams, COTA, COVT

Vision Therapist

With a rich background as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and a Certified Optometric Vision Therapist, Beth brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her role.  Beth sees patients primarily in Waukesha. 

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Madeline Merritt

Vision Therapist

Madeline Merritt is a dedicated Vision Therapist at New Horizons Vision Therapy Center, bringing her passion for improving lives through enhanced vision to the forefront of her career. With a background in Communication Studies and Psychology from the University of Montana, Madeline has combined her academic knowledge with her commitment to helping others achieve better vision.   Maddie see's patients primarily at our Madison (Waunakeee) location.

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Ashley Kerrigan

Office Administrator, Patient Care Coordinator

Ashley Kerrigan serves as the Patient Care Coordinator and Office Administrator for both our Madison (Waunakee) and Waukesha locations. With a passion for the medical field, Ashley finds fulfillment in her role, witnessing the positive impact that Vision Therapy can have on individuals of all ages. 

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Success Stories
Our Patients Say It Best

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I like going [to] vision therapy. Now I can read books better. In softball, when I bat, the ball looks clear. I like school now that I can see things clearly. Allie had difficulty reading and writing. She was resistant to doing schoolwork. Since vision therapy, Allie has improved in her ability to read. She is now reading textbooks that a year ago I had to read out loud to her. She even chooses reading as a free time activity now! Her spelling and math have improved as well.

By Allie

Vision therapy has made Aubrey more confident in herself. I can’t believe the change in her from when we first started. We can’t thank you enough for all your help! How did Vision Therapy help you? “It helps me read. It helps me do my work. It helps me do more things than I was able to do. I’m able to see better. Thanks for everything you have done for me.”

By Aubrey

Brennan had troubles with reading and focusing at school. He also was having problems with his coordination. He has improved in his reading, piano playing, eye-hand coordination and focusing in school. We were very pleased with your services and how flexible and pleasant everyone was!!!

By Brennan

Not only did we see an improvement in Cole’s performance on his vision homework, we have noticed a significant improvement in his reading. Prior to starting Vision Therapy he was not reading at grade level and tested in the lowest 1% on the standardized test. He began VT in January and by May he was reading at grade level and scored at an average level on the standardized test.

By Amanda

Karlene had struggled so much learning to read and write. And all the skills I learned to help her dyslexic brother didn’t seem to help her. So I knew it was something else. Since vision therapy I have noticed a huge improvement in both skills; at least 1 whole grade level.

By Karlene

Optometric Phototherapy Success Story!! We noticed something seemed wrong with Logan’s vision and it wasn’t being found in a normal vision screening. School was very hard for him. Logan is now riding a bike, eating food much neater and negotiating stairs without difficulty. I am excited to see how the light therapy affects his ability to perform in hockey. We started two weeks before the end of the last season, and he started handling the puck, something he had not wanted to do all season. In fact, I wasn’t even going to sign him up for hockey next year, but now he is very excited to play again!! Check back next year and I will let you know how things have gone!!

By Logan

Vision Therapy and the staff at New Horizons provided us with very concrete and specific ideas for how to address areas of difficulty for Marielle. We appreciated how measureable and objective the changes she made were. Vision therapy definitely improved Marielle’s abilities in reading, writing, and processing school work. Marielle is now less fatigued when reading independently. She is more willing to read independently and reading speed has improved.

By Marielle

Mariya was struggling in school and reading was a problem. She found it difficult to find her place on a page and look from the board to her assignments on her desk. Mariya has improved in all areas of school, but most importantly she is less moody, and we have noticed a dramatic decrease in temper tantrums. I am so grateful that Mariya has a chance at normal relationships.

By Mariya
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