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Welcome to Visual Symptoms Treatment Center

Improving Patients’ Vision Through Vision Therapy & Neuro-Optometry

As the premier center for treating complex vision problems and for providing vision therapy, we see patients arrive from all over Illinois and far beyond. We are known for our excellence in testing, diagnosing, and treating vision problems especially in our three main focuses below.

VISION THERAPY

Does your child struggle with reading or have a learning problem? Vision therapy helps solve underlying vision problems that can obstruct one's ability to succeed in school, work, and sports. We also treat patients of all ages with lazy eyes (amblyopia), eye turns (strabismus), binocular vision dysfunction (BVD), special needs...

NEURO-OPTOMETRY

If you or someone you know has recently suffered from a car accident, head trauma, concussion, or stroke, visiting a neuro-optometrist can restore any lost connection between the brain and eyes, resolving symptoms like dizziness, migraines, and inability to concentrate. This is not age specific so can affect people of all ages.

MYOPIA CONTROL

Has your child become more nearsighted or myopic? Even a change of -0.50 is enough to increase the risk of eye disease later in life, such as macular degeneration, cataracts, and retinal detachment. Our uniquely effective myopia management helps children slow their myopia progression.

Our Highly Trained Eye Care Doctors
in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Dr. Neil Margolis, OD, FOVDR, FAAO
Dr. Michael DeStefano

Dr. Neil Margolis, OD, FOVDR, FAAO

Dr. Neil Margolis is a Neuro Developmental Optometrist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He has specialized his practice over the last...

Dr. Michael DeStefano

Dr. Michael DeStefano is the newest neuro-developmental optometrist at Visual Symptoms Treatment Center. Dr. DeStefano’s professional interests include helping struggling...

Slow Nearsightedness with Stellest® Lenses

Help your child see clearly today and protect their vision for tomorrow. We are proud to offer Essilor Stellest® lenses—an advanced spectacle option clinically proven to slow myopia progression by up to 67%. Clear, comfortable, and designed for everyday wear, Stellest® lenses help safeguard your child’s long-term eye health.

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Our 5-Star Reviews—Our HappyPatients
I am proof that this therapy works. When I first started coming to see Dr. Margolis I couldn't sit in the chair without getting dizzy and almost falling to the floor. His treatment plan, the assistants and other doctors all helped me recover. The therapy sessions were truly two way communication. While I performed the exercises at home, the therapists listened to me at evey visit and tailored the therapy to me. I really think this the reason I recovered so quickly. In addition, before I saw Dr. Margolis, no one believed me when I spoke about my symptoms. Dr. Margolis validated what was happening to me and understood what I was saying. This was a huge deal for me. I can't say enough about the doc and his staff.
2 months ago
- Steve S.
I had a fantastic experience with Dr. DeStefano. This was by far the most comprehensive eye exam that I’ve ever had. Highly recommend you end your search now for your next Optometrist and come to Visual Symptoms Treatment Center.
4 months ago
- Cody T.
Dr. Margolis, Dr. DeStefano, and the entire team at Visual Symptoms are beyond. They constantly worked to not only help improve my symptoms, but help my brain and eyes communicate together and make me more confident in performing my daily tasks. I'll forever be appreciative of this practice!
6 months ago
- Madeline N.

Passionately Improving Patient’s Vision With Hands-On Rehabilitation

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Vision & Learning

Poor visual skills may cause children and adults to struggle with reading, writing, and concentrating throughout the day. When the eyes and brain learn to work together, visual function improves and struggles are alleviated.

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Convergence Insufficieny (CI)

CI has been shown to affect a child’s reading ability, attention, and overall school performance. Vision therapy can treat this condition thus leading to more success in school, work, and in sports.

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Visual Snow Syndrome

Visual snow syndrome is a neurological condition causing constant visual disturbances, resembling static or "snow." Symptoms include flickering dots, light sensitivity, afterimages, and difficulty seeing in low light, often impacting daily life and visual clarity.

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Concussion Recovery

Recovery from vision-related concussion symptoms often involves rest and specialized therapies like vision therapy and neuro-optometric services. Treatments address issues like blurred vision, focus difficulties, or eye strain, promoting healing and restoring visual comfort and functionality.

Visual Skills and Autism:
Can You Notice What You See?

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Matthew was unable to wear a mask over his face. This seems to be the case for many of our patients with sensory difficulties or patients that have difficulty breathing with the mask.

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We are grateful to one of our patient’s mother’s who donated face shields to provide alternative protection. This has proven to more acceptable to many of our patients as was the case with Matthew seen happily wearing his new shield.


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