This blog discusses Dr. Bell’s patient Tate. Tate’s journey to better vision began at just four years old, when his parents made the commitment to travel two hours and forty minutes to see Dr. Heidi Bell. Their dedication and persistence, combined with the right vision training approach, transformed Tate’s eyesight and motor skills. Read how Eye Hero proved to be very helpful as a vision training for kids with eye turn!
The Beginning: December 2022 – The Initial Consultation
Tate was referred to Dr. Bell by his primary care optometrist. At the time, he was diagnosed with symmetrical hyperopic refractive error and exhibited a significant inward turn of his right eye (OD) 100% of the time without correction.
With his habitual glasses prescription, his entering acuities measured OD 20/30, OS 20/40, and OU 20/30 at a distance, with stereo acuity at 200’ on the Randot test. His parents described him as “very clumsy” and noted that even with his glasses, his right eye turned inward about 20% of the time.
His parents described him as “very clumsy” and noted that even with his glasses, his right eye turned inward about 20% of the time.
Vision training for kids with eye turn like Tate often starts with addressing both clarity and binocular coordination.
The Initial Plan
Dr. Bell prescribed updated glasses for full-time wear and implemented binasal occlusion, which immediately straightened his eyes. She also introduced Monocular Fixation in a Binocular Field (MFBF) therapy using a home red lens patching kit, requiring one hour of daily therapy (45 minutes for OS, 15 minutes for OD).
March 2023 – First Progress Check (4 Years Old)
Tate showed remarkable improvement in just three months:
- Acuity improved to OD 20/25, OS 20/25, and OU 20/20-
- Stereo acuity improved to 100’ on Randot
- His parents reported daily compliance with MFBF therapy and noticed he was “less clumsy” with improved motor skills and eye posture. His eyes remained straight 100% of the time with glasses.
Dr. Bell adjusted his plan, removing the need for binasal taping while continuing MFBF therapy at home.
September 2024 – The Next Step (6 Years Old)
At six years old, Tate’s vision had improved significantly:
- Acuity remained stable: OD 20/25, OS 20/25, OU 20/20-
- Stereo acuity improved to 50’ on Randot
- His eyes were straight with glasses on 100% of the time.
Dr. Bell introduced Eye Hero Vision Training to further enhance Tate’s visual processing skills while maintaining full-time wear of his prescription glasses.
Vision training for kids with eye turn often benefits from a layered approach, combining glasses, and home exercises like Eye Hero.
February 5, 2025 – The Breakthrough (6 Years Old)
Just five months after adding Eye Hero to his treatment plan, Tate achieved full stereo vision:
- Acuity improved to OD 20/20, OS 20/20, OU 20/20
- Stereo acuity jumped to 20’ on Randot
- No binasal taping needed
- His parents reported no academic concerns—Tate couldn’t stop reading and was thriving in school!
Dr. Bell recommended continuing Eye Hero for another four to six months to solidify these gains.
Vision Training Success Story: A Life-Changing Transformation
Tate’s parents are overjoyed with his progress. They have seen incredible changes not only in his eyesight but also in his behavior, movement, and development. Despite living more than two hours away, they were able to complete his entire treatment from home with the guidance of Dr. Bell’s Primary Care clinic.
Thanks to Eye Hero, Tate avoided extensive in-office vision therapy while still achieving outstanding results.
Dr. Heidi Bell
Dr. Bell reflects, “Tate was the exact type of patient I had in mind when I introduced Eye Hero into our clinic. His progress had plateaued, but once we added Eye Hero, his improvement skyrocketed. In just five months, he went from stable but limited progress to full stereo vision and improved visual processing. Even after one month of Eye Hero, his parents noticed a significant improvement in his willingness to read and his motor skills.”
Vision Training For Kids With Eye Turn: Eye Hero
Tate’s journey is a testament to the power of innovative, at-home vision training. For families who cannot easily access in-person vision therapy, Eye Hero provides a life-changing alternative that helps children like Tate achieve clear, binocular vision from the comfort of their home.
Dr. Heidi Bell and her team continue to champion cutting-edge vision training solutions, ensuring that children, no matter where they live, have access to the care they need to thrive.
Tate’s story is just one of many—Eye Hero is paving the way for better vision and brighter futures!
Frequently Asked Questions
Eye Hero is an innovative, at-home vision training program designed to improve visual processing and binocular vision. In Tate’s case, after his progress had plateaued with traditional methods, adding Eye Hero to his treatment plan led to rapid improvements. Within five months, he achieved full stereo vision and significant gains in reading and motor skills.
Tate showed noticeable improvements within just three months of starting vision training. By six months, his eye turn was completely corrected with glasses, and his stereo acuity continued to improve. After incorporating Eye Hero, he achieved full stereo vision in just five additional months.
While Tate had made progress with traditional vision therapy, his improvement had plateaued. Eye Hero was introduced to enhance his visual processing skills and accelerate his progress. It played a crucial role in helping him achieve full stereo vision and improved motor coordination.
Eye Hero is designed for children with binocular vision disorders. While it has shown outstanding results, each child’s condition is unique, so a consultation with an eye care professional is essential to determine the best treatment plan.
