Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Optometrists in Minneapolis for Vision Therapy & Eye Care
Learn To See Vision Clinic was founded on the belief that vision extends far beyond basic eyesight. Our journey began with Dr. Les Alsterlund's personal experience overcoming amblyopia as a child, which inspired his lifelong dedication to behavioral optometry. With over two decades of specialized training, including a fellowship from the Optometric Vision Development & Rehabilitation Association, Dr. Les brings unparalleled expertise in vision therapy and neurovisual medicine. Our clinic uniquely combines advanced diagnostics with personalized care, addressing complex conditions like binocular vision dysfunction and traumatic brain injury effects.We pride ourselves on delivering thorough evaluations and customized treatment plans, supported by cutting-edge technology and a patient-centered approach that has transformed lives for over 20 years. Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by our patients' remarkable recoveries and testimonials from families who've seen dramatic improvements in learning-related vision challenges.
Services
Binocular Vision Dysfunction
Traumatic Brain Injury
Learning-Related Vision Problems
Vision Therapy
Eye Exams
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Personalized care from a fellowship-trained behavioral optometrist
- Specialized expertise in neurovisual medicine and traumatic brain injury recovery
- Proven success treating learning-related vision problems in children
- Comprehensive diagnostic process with customized treatment plans
- Patient-centered approach with dedicated one-on-one care
Associations and certifications
- Optometric Vision Development & Rehabilitation Association (OVDRA)
What people say
Life changing experience
Highly recommend Dr. Les
Improved reading ability
Effective headache relief
Dramatic behavioral improvements
Services
Binocular Vision Dysfunction
Specialized treatment for eye misalignment causing dizziness, headaches, and anxiety. Our neurovisual approach uses microprism lenses and therapy to realign visual perception, improving balance and spatial awareness. Patients report significant symptom reduction within weeks, with long-term solutions for driving difficulties and crowded space navigation challenges.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Comprehensive rehabilitation for post-concussion visual symptoms. We address light sensitivity, blurred vision, and cognitive fatigue through customized prism therapy and neuroadaptive training. Our military experience informs effective protocols for veterans and civilians recovering from head trauma, restoring functional vision and quality of life.
Learning-Related Vision Problems
Targeted interventions for reading difficulties and academic performance issues. Our developmental optometry approach corrects eye teaming and tracking problems, improving focus and comprehension. Children show measurable progress in school performance within months through structured in-office and home therapy programs.
People
Dr. Les Alsterlund
Optometrist
Dr. Les Alsterlund is a fellowship-trained behavioral optometrist with over 20 years of experience in vision therapy and neurovisual medicine. He specializes in treating binocular vision dysfunction and traumatic brain injury effects, combining technical expertise with compassionate patient care.
Questions
What vision conditions do you treat?
We specialize in binocular vision dysfunction, traumatic brain injury visual symptoms, and learning-related vision problems through neurovisual medicine and vision therapy.
How is your approach different from regular eye exams?
Our comprehensive evaluations go beyond standard exams to assess functional vision issues affecting balance, learning, and daily activities through advanced neurovisual diagnostics.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network vision care claims but do not directly bill insurance providers for our specialized services.
What is the treatment process?
Treatment combines customized prism lenses with vision therapy, featuring personalized in-office sessions and home exercises tailored to each patient's specific visual needs.
How long do therapy programs last?
Program duration varies by condition but typically ranges from 3-9 months with weekly in-office sessions and daily home exercises for optimal visual rehabilitation.
