From the Office
“I have seen an eye doctor since the age of three. So for 40 years I have had experience with a few eye doctors. I have never had an eye doctor be so informative! It is so helpful! His personality is wonderful as well! He is a gem.”
“I was shocked at how much I didn’t know about my own vision. I went in (to Brighter Outlook Vision) due to having double vision and now have a true understanding of what was going on, and a path to fix it. Very grateful for this amazing practice.”
“I had a very productive and pleasant visit with Dr. Jesse! He is very knowledgable and provided various options on how my vision can be corrected. Let’s just say it was an ‘eye opener.’
“Harper is excited about her glasses for reading/school! Her left eye turns in a little so we mentioned it at her last pediatric visit. We were sent to a traditional eye doctor, but decided to get a second opinion. I am so glad we did! Dr. Jesse Willingham’s prescription and suggestion to hopefully correct her left eye made a lot more sense. We highly recommend Brighter Outlook Vision!”
“Dr. Willingham quickly assessed my vision loss and through a variety of therapies helped me maximize my visual capabilities. He provided encouragement and detailed explanations throughout the process. It was a pleasure to work with him and his staff who were very thorough and attentive to my needs.”
“Dr. Jesse helped me get my independence back with prism lenses. The first few days were good, then it took about a week to finally start really feeling better. This last week has been so much better driving during the day. I have even been more confident driving in the dark. I have even been able to start taking less Klonopin because I am not nervous anymore while driving. I really appreciate you helping me. The last year and a half has been traumatic feeling like I was losing my ability to drive and be independent. Thank you for helping me get that back! “
“Dr. Jesse and his staff are phenomenal. Not only is the office beautiful and state of the art but the entire team is professional and thorough. I came to them after a car accident and they helped to get to the root cause of certain symptoms I’m experiencing. I’ve never had such an in-depth consult and I truly felt seen and taken care of. I’m excited to have better, stronger eyes, all thanks to Dr. Jesse and Brighter Outlook!”
“Our son was having difficulty with reading. He was unable to read left to right without dropping lines, losing his place, and dropping the end of words. Improvement was slow, but now he reads every night independently two chapters from a chapter book. He used to struggle to finish a page. We are so grateful for Jesse at Brighter Outlook Vision.”
“Ravi has blossomed in VT! When we began, he tilted his head to read or watch TV. He had to read and re-read passages of text at school. Now he is a voracious reader! We noticed other changes as well – improved focus (and off ADHD meds!), increased engagement at school, and he seems so much more confident! His PE teacher noted an improvement of motor skills (like basketball and running). We are forever grateful!”
“The decision to come to Brighter Outlook Vision was the best decision that my husband and I made for McKenna. At a young age, we noticed that McKenna had a lazy eye and had trouble using both eyes together. We tried so many options to help her including eye drops and patching, but nothing was quite right. Just before deciding to go forward with strabismus surgery (which we did not want to do), we learned about Dr. Jesse and decided to give vision therapy a try. McKenna went from almost failing in school to making all A’s in Gifted and Talented classes. Eye therapy has helped her in every aspect of her life and we are so thankful! She loves to read now and is so much more confident.”
“The entire team at Brighter Outlook Vision is truly exceptional. From the very start of vision therapy, they were fully invested in our success and genuinely cared about my son’s progress. He had struggled with lack of motivation and focus in school, along with persistent headaches for years. Today, I am proud to say those challenges have been overcome, and his straight-A report card is a testament to the amazing results. We are beyond grateful for everything Brighter outlook Vision has done- you ALL will be truly missed!”
From mom: “Our son was referred to Dr. Jesse because he was having double vision and needed to read with books close to his face. Now, thanks to these vision therapy sessions, he’s shown huge improvement and no longer sees double. The whole team at BOV is friendly, kind, and accommodating — and so wonderful with kids. Dr. Jesse went out of his way to keep my son engaged and progressing.” From dad: “When Logan started at BOV, he was often complaining about double vision and would often hold books close to his face. After he completed therapy, his double vision stopped and he’s able to read much easier! Logan has always loved reading so this has been a huge improvement for him.”
“Arianna’s seen noticeable differences in headaches, nausea, dizziness, and vision overall since beginning vision therapy. We cannot thank Dr. Jesse enough- he saved us! We were tossed around to eye doctors that were trying to band aid the issue and not getting to the problem. She had issues of convergence excess. Dr. Jesse found additional therapies that helped Arianna and got to the root of the issue and made sure all her issues were cleared up and treated. We love him! We’ve never experienced a more caring doctor.”
“My son was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD in 2nd grade and watching him struggle with reading was heartbreaking. By 5th grade, school support helped him reach grade level, but he remained frustrated. The tears were gone, but confidence and willingness to read lacked. At Brighter Outlook Vision, we learned his eyes weren’t working efficiently – letters overlapped, tracking was difficult, and reading was exhausting. Vision therapy changed that! As treatment progressed, his interest in reading grew, his test scores improved, and his confidence soared! I can’t thank BOV enough!”
“Prior to vision therapy, it did not seem like Lawson could see a ball coming at her. Now she not only sees the ball, but she can also catch or hit the ball. I think the vision therapy has been an unbelievable tool for Lawson and wirth the five (5) months of twice per week or more work.”
“My granddaughter’s vision therapy has dramatically improved her reading, which has gone from listening to books on tape to reading novels and enjoying them. The improvement in her reading has also translated into improved school performance because it became less of a struggle to read problems to give teachers the answers they are looking to receive. Also conquering vision challenges has improved her self-confidence and self-esteem. This program is definitely recommended and twice a week appointments (worked wonderfully for us.)”
“She’s usually afraid of doctors, but loved you (Dr. Jesse) so much, she drew a picture of you!”
“When we started this program, Charlie did not like anything that involved reading or writing. She had no confidence and never wanted to read aloud. She inverted and reversed many letters and words. After this amazing program, Charlie enjoys reading and has great confidence in her ability. She writes without reversals and has a love for reading! We are so grateful!”
“I didn’t know why I couldn’t get Emmy to read. I thought she was just lazy. She always wanted me to get her the Audible or large print version of a book she had to read for school. I took her to Dr. Jesse for a regular exam and he spent a long time working with her. He noticed she was having trouble focusing. After 8 weeks of treatment, she is now requesting to go to Barnes and Noble! She loves to read! Thank you Brighter Outlook!”
“My son was bright in for seeing two baseballs when hitting. After the therapy sessions, my son is tracking the ball much better and has improved his batting average and OPS average! Thanks so much to Dr. Jesse Willingham and his whole staff!”
“Our son had fabulous success with Dr. Jesse and Anna during our vision therapy sessions. His teacher noticed better participation, faster reading and strong confidence in the classroom. As a parent, I am thrilled he enjoys reading and he can even hit the baseball better. I’m thankful that our son can “see” better and shines with confidence. Thank you Jesse and Brighter Outlook Vision.”
“Brighter Outlook Vision therapy took me from a dizzy, chaotic, blurry world into clarity and calm. It was phenomenal! The first visit to Abbigail and Dr. Jesse Willingham’s optometry office began the healing and rehabilitation process for me following a devastating post-cataract surgery complication. I entered that day hanging onto the walls, the earth beneath my feet unstable. My vision was unreliable as I moved through a shimmering kinetic world much like the awkward turtle moves through the sea water. Each fascinating visit to the BRILLIANT Dr. Willingham trained my eyes to adjust to my ever-changing vision. After 8 months of consistent therapy and work with Dr. Willingham, my previous symptoms have disappeared and I now see and experience the world as I should! Thank you to all the BOV staff!”
“After struggling with reading and being referred to Brighter Outlook Vision, I couldn’t be happier with the progress my son has made during his therapy visits! He has made so much progress in school and is more confident. We love the staff and will miss seeing them each week!”
“I found Dr. Jesse a week before my son’s 3rd eye surgery was scheduled. I reached out and asked for a consult as soon as possible in hopes to feel comfortable enough to cancel or at minimum delay his surgery. Dr. Jesse made sure we had all of our questions and concerns answered, initial exams completed, and VT started promptly. We finally felt like we were in the best direction and getting the best care for our son. Fast forward to now, my son hasn’t had another surgery, woohoo :), and he has made so much progress. He actually looks forward to going into the office. Dr. Jesse and his team have gone above and beyond for us from the very beginning. We are so grateful we found Brighter Outlook Vision.”
“When we started, Gigi was struggling with her vision- crossing her eyes, crying, and below grade level in reading and writing. She’s progressively improved throughout her vision therapy journey. As she graduates, she’s reading at grade level and enjoying books in her spare time more than ever before! THANK YOU BOV!”
“Before starting vision therapy, Jaxon was complaining about eye pain, headaches, and was moving his eyes weirdly frequently. He would also complain about treading and wasn’t reading proficiently. Since finishing vision therapy at Brighter Outlook Vision, Jaxon has exceeded where his eyes should be for his age. Not only does he now love reading, he is also much more advanced in reading for his grade. His quality of life has been greatly improved since finishing vision therapy. We are so grateful for everyone at Brighter Outlook Vision!”
“1) eyes feel stronger/relaxed
2) vision feels better (not blurry like before)
3) eye feel more moist (used to be dry)
4) eye reaction feels faster
5) things I didn’t know that my eyes could do
6) refocus is faster”
“My son improved with vision therapy. He often skipped lines while reading and often got car sick while reading. Both of these improved and are no longer an issue. His case was mild, but he was referred by his eye doctor because he missed several letters. I don’t think this will be an issue any longer – thank you!”
“The progress that was made this last year has been tremendous. Harper’s reading comprehension improved as well as her coordination. We never would have known how much better things could be for her if it had not been for Dr. Jesse. The team here (Dr. Jesse, Anna, and Troy) have been wonderful and patient and Abbigail is always so pleasant to talk to. We have loved our experience here.”
“Brynn began vision therapy when daily headaches were tied to vision problems. These headaches had a negative effect on her days and moods. After a dedicated, long term vision therapy plan, her headaches are basically gone! She’s back to her normal self, able to function well at school and mood has improved.”
“Emersynn loved to read everyday and her sudden onset strabismus stopped her from wanting to read at all. We started vision therapy at Brighter Outlook Vision in September to help her double vision and drifting eye. Dr. Jesse’s plan got Emersynn back to reading hundreds of pages again by December! I no longer notice her drifting eye, which was every time I looked at her. She is so much more comfortable and happy to be back to her favorite routines. Thank you all so very much, we are forever grateful for finding you guys!”
“Millie started therapy at Brighter Outlook Vision after being in glasses for years due to being farsighted and crossing her eyes inward at times. From the beginning, Millie loved Anna, Dr. Jesse, and the rest of the team. She looked forward to coming two times a week and even enjoyed her home activities. She worked hard and had successful results in the end surpassing our expectations. Most importantly, she no longer sees double! Thank you to the team for helping her improve her vision and bringing lots of laughs and smiles in the process.”
“Rivers was diagnosed with esotropia, which created setbacks in his reading and tracking skills. After 8 weeks of therapy, he tested out of the program! He has gained a stronger sense of reading and made zero errors on his final exam, putting him in the 70th percentile. compared to being in the 1st percentile at the beginning.”
“Cooper came with some fear of doing hard things visually. Thankfully, Dr. Jesse and his team were the perfect fit for our boy. After day one, he loved his time and continually loves coming to see Dr. Jesse. His confidence was dramatically boosted and now loves reading! We are so thankful for the care we get here! We won’t take our kiddos anywhere else!”
“Vision Therapy has helped and encouraged his concentration tremendously. He is willing to stay on task, whether it is homework or simply leisure reading. His grades have improved since the start of therapy. It clearly shows how correcting his vision has allowed him to stay interested and want to keep on reading/doing more. Thank you to the entire BOV staff!”
“When we started, Sophia was struggling with her vision. She was crying, often frustrated. She often skipped or repeated her lines, had to hold her books close to her, and sometimes voiced she was dizzy. Now Sophia is confident, feels less frustrated, has a positive outlook! We are all so very fortunate for the entire staff at Brighter Outlook Vision. You all have become family over this journey and we will miss you all greatly! Thank you for everything!”
“Dr. Jesse was an incredible doctor. My son was still struggling to read, misattributing it to an education issue instead of an eye condition. He saved us!”
“Kyle struggled with reading and focus. He was diagnosed with ADHD, but that diagnosis never sat right with us. A few months later, he failed the eye test at school. We quickly began work with Brighter Outlook. We have seen huge improvements in his reading and focus and he is completely off ADHD medication. We are so grateful for Dr. Jesse and all of the therapists!”
“Bentham really started to improve once he started vision therapy and started wearing glasses. His daily headaches subsided and his grades even started to improve quickly! Thank you for all the help you have Bentham along with always having a cheerful attitude!”
“Our son Joel suffered a concussion while playing basketball in 8th grade and unfortunately it affected his vision. Fortunately, we were referred to Brighter Outlook Vision by his eye doctor and they have been incredible! It is amazing how much Joel improved in just a few months. We will forever be grateful to the wonderful team here!”
“Big success for our daughter!! The entire team at Brighter Outlook Vision was the perfect fit for her. Her reading progress has skyrocketed! She has more confidence with a big pep in her step. Thank you for helping our daughter gain the confidence she needs.”
“When we came to vision therapy, we did not know what to expect. However, our experience could not have been better. My daughter had convergence insufficiency- an issue we didn’t know existed until our optometrist diagnosed it. 36 weeks of vision therapy later, we returned to our regular optometrist for her yearly check up. When her doc made her focus on the pen to the nose, she was able to complete it not once but three times. Something she could not do a year ago. So thankful for Brighter Outlook!”
“We are so grateful for the amazing care and support Claire has received from Dr. Jesse and the entire team at Brighter Outlook Vision. Since starting vision therapy, we’ve seen Claire make incredible strides. We began noticing positive changes not long after she started — her confidence grew, reading became less frustrating, and her overall engagement in learning improved. These changes weren’t just noticeable at home, but also in the classroom. During her 3rd grade year, Claire was identified and selected for the Gifted and Talented program — just like her two sisters. This was such a proud and affirming moment for her, and we truly believe that vision therapy played a big role in helping her reach that milestone. We’re excited about Claire’s continued progress and can’t thank Dr. Jesse and the Brighter Outlook team enough for the impact they’ve had on her journey. We only wish we had found you sooner!”
“Dr. Jesse and the entire Brighter Outlook Vision team have been phenomenal. As someone who has worn corrective lenses the majority of my life, after vision therapy I can confidently say I can see the clearest and easiest I ever have. Dr. Jesse is thorough, patient, and excels in everything eye-related! I am so thankful to have been his patient and to have him help my visual needs.”
“We have noticed several positive changes since starting eye therapy! Sports wise, Larson’s tennis serve has improved dramatically due to his better ability to see where the toss should be. We also noticed a big improvement in his passing in basketball and his defense, especially steals. School wise, Larson’s handwriting and reading speed improved too!”
“I came in with esophoria, my eyes wanted to cross in. The progress I’ve made has been incredible! It only took a month to start noticing results and the improvements just kept coming. The desire to cross my eyes is no longer there and I will soon no longer need the prism in my glasses. So happy I found this place and took the leap to do vision therapy! Big thanks to the amazing crew!”
“I honestly never thought I would be able to see the world around me clearly and assumed my only options would be surgery or dealing with my situation, but Dr. Jesse and team helped and supported me through this amazing treatment. I am finally seeing the world around me clearly and I am beyond excited about how far I’ve come. I will be forever grateful. They have far exceeded my expectations!”
“We noticed struggles with math and keeping numbers in order. We tried different methods to try to help to keep things aligned. We had vision testing done and we were informed of issues with binocular vision dysfunction. We noticed a tremendous difference after the therapy. Math went from a subject that was a bit of a struggle to a subject of strength.”
“Our daughter was struggling with double vision, headaches, and neck pain before her sessions with Brighter Outlook Vision. After two units of vision therapy sessions, all of those issues have resolved. I am so glad that we chose to pursue vision therapy to resolve her vision issues rather than expensive prism glasses that were initially recommended by her regular optometrist. Thanks so much Brighter Outlook Vision!”
“When I had experienced concussions in the past, vision therapy has always helped me get back to normal. My over-convergence and tracking issues improved drastically in my time here. I am so glad I found Brighter Outlook Vision and got to work with the amazing team here to get myself back to myself again!”
“John David is an excellent student however when he was reading books, the words became blurry and he was unable to read. Through multiple works, fun games, and different tricks, he is able to proficiently read with understanding. At his initial evaluation his eyes were not tracking left to right. At his last evaluation, his eyes were tracking left to right in one straight line. John David has gained confidence in his reading and has become a leader at school and baseball.”
“Dr. Jesse and Brighter Outlook Vision have been a miracle for Scarlett. She has struggled with reading from day one at school. Teachers labeled her “lazy.” Her confidence shrank. But within weeks of our exercises from Brighter Outlook Vision, her reading began to improve. Her confidence and reading skills grew each week. Now she reads unprompted because she enjoys it. Her confidence is through the roof and she is so proud of herself! BOV has been the answer to our prayers❤️”
“My son had uneven eyes (strabismus) for 12 years before someone explained why it needed to be fixed! We’re very fortunate to have been referred to Brighter Outlook Vision to get both eyes working together. Thank you!”
