revolutionizing vision care for children

Did you know that A Chance To Grow is one of few clinics in Minnesota that uses “RightEye” eye tracking technology? RightEye gives us a deeper understanding of how eye movements impact our pediatric Occupational Therapy clients. For children, vision isn’t just about seeing clearly—it’s an essential skill that affects everything from reading and eye-hand coordination to balance and body awareness.
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RightEye is an eye-tracking system that uncovers, tracks, and illustrates any eye movement impairments a client may have. RightEye’s vision reports give our Occupational Therapists critical insights that can shape each child’s therapy plan.

RighyEye Reading Report

RightEye Vision Report

When a child struggles with reading, it’s not always a matter of simply not understanding the words—they may have trouble smoothly moving their eyes from word to word. The RightEye system allows us to observe how the eyes move while reading to uncover any eye-related issues. With RightEye’s video playback feature, our Occupational Therapists are able to watch how a patient’s eyes move throughout a passage. It’s like having a map that shows exactly where a child’s vision is impaired, so we can target those areas directly!

For parents, this visual feedback is incredibly helpful because it provides a clear, concrete picture of what’s happening and shows the progress their child makes over time.

One of the most important skills for reading and vision is something called “saccades.” These are the quick movements the eyes make as they move from one stationary point to another,  like when reading from left to right across a page or moving to the next line. Saccades are crucial for smooth and efficient reading.

To help children strengthen their saccades, we use a variety of fun and engaging activities in Occupational Therapy. One of our favorites is the “heart chart” exercise, where letters and numbers are arranged in a reading pattern. Our goal is for the child to read from left to right or up and down without making errors and keeping their head still. 

Heart chart exercises help children develop the skills necessary for fluid reading and improved eye-hand coordination. 

Vision is a fundamental skill that impacts everything from balance to learning. We are proud to help children develop the visual readiness they need to succeed. Through the combination of vision technology and individualized care, we give our pediatric Occupational Therapy clients the tools they need to overcome challenges.

Ask your child’s Occupational Therapist about RightEye to learn more!