Learn To See Vision Clinic

read moreThe Learn to See Vision Clinic is a unique optometry practice nestled in a Minneapolis neighborhood, close to the river. Dr. Les Alsterlund provides comprehensive functional vision evaluations that allow him to understand how patients are using their vision. Patients gain a thorough knowledge of their visual abilities and individualized treatment options. The clinic specializes in the use of therapeutic and stress relieving lens prescriptions, vision therapy, and other treatment options.

read moreDr. Les focuses primarily on patients with vision-related learning concerns and concussion rehabilitation, but also provides general eye exams to guide proper vision development and function. Dr. Les combines the longstanding practices of behavioral optometry with current research in neuroscience to give his patients the opportunity to succeed. What sets the Learn to See Vision Clinic apart is the individual attention that Dr. Les gives to each patient. He is expert, coach, and cheerleader, guiding patients through their treatment, providing all the services personally.

read moreThe amount of time we spend on computer screens and doing near vision work has increased exponentially in recent years. And we all owe it to ourselves to understand how to best support the ever increasing demands on our vision. This stress causes many symptoms that are maladaptive such as eyestrain, headaches, fatigue, blurred vision, and decreased comprehension. A comprehensive functional evaluation gives the best understanding of how our vision is being affected by the daily burden on our vision systems.

read moreA concussion or traumatic brain injury can be a life changing event that leaves a person with many lingering symptoms that have a restricting effect on their daily life. Since vision takes place in the brain, it is not uncommon to find persistent visual symptoms following a brain injury. Office-based neuro-optometric rehabilitation is vital to restore visual functioning and accelerate the recovery process. While many of the treatment options described above are used in vision rehabilitation, special knowledge about the visual process and how it relates to the rest of the body including the balance system is required for anyone providing this level of care.

read moreAfter your conversation with Dr. Les to discuss your vision concerns and set up an appointment, you will be directed here for your history form. Print out and complete the applicable history form below, then fax, email, or mail your completed forms, along with any other additional reports, to our office. If sending additional reports is complicated or lengthy please bring them to your appointment. Third Party Payment Agreement Forms - For patients with third party payers such as workers compensation or auto insurance.

read moreGood vision skills are a prerequisite for doing well in school because it's largely how we gather information. In fact, 80% of classroom learning is visual. So, what if an undetected vision problem is interfering with your child's learning potential? Studies show approximately 25 % of classroom children are affected by a functional vision disorder. That number increases to 60% in the special education classroom or in juvenile detention. Unfortunately, eye charts and school screenings do not test for learning related vision problems.