847.501.2020

Almost 20 Years Later, Brain-Injured Teacher Finds Relief

Success Stories: Almost 20 Years Later, Brain-Injured Teacher Finds Relief She Credits Mind-Eye Institute Glasses for a Return to ‘Being Me’ Her nightmare started with a brain injury while playing in a staff-student basketball game. Her odyssey for help ended almost...
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Daniel Finishes Master’s Thesis; Credits Mind-Eye for Academic Success

Success Stories: Daniel Finishes Master’s Thesis; Credits Mind-Eye for Academic Success His Concentration Improves, Thanks to Wedding Encounter Sometimes, life’s solutions – well, they just happen. At least, 27-year-old Daniel Gutstein of Lincolnwood, Ill. thinks so....
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13-Year-Old Hannah is a ‘New Person;’ Overcomes Learning & Physical Issues

Success Stories: ‘Brain’ Glasses Open Her Eyes to World of ‘Perfect Papers’ 13-Year-Old Hannah ‘New Person;’ Overcomes Learning, Physical IssuesThanks to testing at the Mind-Eye Institute and a pair of therapeutic “brain” glasses, 13-year-old Hannah’s eyes have been...
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Pastor’s Vertigo Gives Hope to Police Officer with PTSD

Mind•Eye Success Story: Pastor’s Vertigo Gives Hope to Police Officer with PTSD   Kyle Hein, Who Also Suffered Brain Injury, Finds Relief at Mind-EyeThe local church can be a source of hope. So, it was for Kyle Hein of Michigan, a former police officer who was first...
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Internet Signal on Beach Puts Him on Road to Recovery

Success Stories: Internet Signal on Beach Puts Him on Road to Recovery  Mind-Eye Institute Helps Return Brain-Injured Patient to Person He was“She is still in business,” Michael Warnecke’s wife, Alycia, yelled excitedly from the only point on the beach at Priest Lake,...
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‘Brain’ Glasses Help Her Recover – Twice

Success Stories: ‘Brain’ Glasses Help Her Recover – Twice  Reducing Symptoms of Brain Injury Also Relieves Her Brain Disorder Buffy’s therapeutic eyeglasses from the Mind-Eye Institute have not only helped her recover from a significant brain injury, which occurred in...
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Mind-Eye Helps 14-Year-Old Overcome Limitations of Rare Klippel-Feil Syndrome

Success Stories: Mind-Eye Helps 14-Year-Old Overcome Limitations of Rare Klippel-Feil Syndrome ‘Brain’ Glasses Give Her Confidence; Now She’s Top PitcherBorn with a rare skeletal abnormality – Klippel-Feil syndrome – which inhibits neck and head movement, Josslen...
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She Overcame Learning Issues; Now Helps Others Do Same

Success Stories: She Overcame Learning Issues; Now Helps Others Do Same  Mind-Eye Institute Puts Erika on Path to Master’s Degree, Teaching CareerShe struggled with learning disorders during most of her school years. Now, Erika Cannon is a successful middle-school...
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Her Struggles ‘All in Her Head,’ But She Wasn’t ‘Losing It’

Success Stories: Her Struggles ‘All in Her Head,’ But She Wasn’t ‘Losing It’ Mind-Eye Institute Gives Brain-Injured Woman ‘My Life Back’Lee-Ann Pullar of Durham, New Hampshire first considered her health struggles as possibly “all in my head.” What she didn’t know...
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From ‘Barely Able to Read’ to Doctoral Dissertation

Success Stories: From ‘Barely Able to Read’ to Doctoral Dissertation Mind-Eye Institute ‘Brain’ Glasses Helping Her ‘Return to Person I Was’She went from hardly being able to read and recall information to completing a doctoral dissertation in a way appropriate for...
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Eye Glasses Are ‘Life-Changing’ for Former Hockey Player

Success Stories: Eye Glasses Are ‘Life-Changing’ for Former Hockey Player  Household Tape, Colored Filters, Bells – Transforming LivesA former college hockey player who sustained a series of concussions during play had “lost the feeling of what it is like to be a...
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Ironman Athlete Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) at Mind-Eye Institute

Success Stories: Ironman Athlete Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)  Comment Strengthens Patient’s Resolve to ‘Get My Life Back Together’“The same blood coursing through your toes goes to your brain.” That comment – from Mind-Eye Institute founder and...
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Eye Glasses Prove ‘Life-Changing’ for Former Hockey Player

Success Stories: Eye Glasses Prove ‘Life-Changing’ for Former Hockey Player  Just as Book Author States, Mind-Eye Institute Works ‘Magic’Debbie Buchanan was skeptical – at first. After years of coping with the debilitating symptoms of traumatic brain injury, she...
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Thanks to ‘Brain’ Glasses, Charlie Now Helping Save Lives

Success Stories: Thanks to ‘Brain’ Glasses, Charlie Now Helping Save Lives  He Credits Mind-Eye Institute for His Success as ParamedicCharlie Bertrand of Glen Ellyn, Ill. is in the business of saving lives, and he credits it all to his “brain” eyeglasses. In fact,...
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Her ‘World Was Collapsing;’ Then, She Read About a Ghost

Success Stories: Her ‘World Was Collapsing;’ Then, She Read About a Ghost Book, Mind-Eye Institute Put Brain-Injured Patient on Path to RecoveryMy world felt as though it were collapsing,” recalls Christie Young. That’s because this Arizona resident had become lost in...
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Remedy for his Fatigue Just an Eyeglass Prescription Away

Success Stories: Remedy for his Fatigue Just an Eyeglass Prescription Away Mind-Eye Institute Determines Visual Imbalance Overtaxes Patient’s BrainSteve Coven of Highland Park, Ill. was always tired. Fatigue affected his ability to learn in school and later hampered...
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Glasses Rebalance Eyes, Ears; Now She’s College-Bound

Success Stories: Glasses Rebalance Eyes, Ears; Now She’s College-Bound  Mind-Eye Institute’s ‘Fun’ Tests Pinpoint Source of Learning ProblemsFor parents of a child struggling to learn in second grade and inexplicably falling further and further behind in math and...
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From Math to Music, Eyeglasses Give Her Brand-New World

Success Stories: ‘From Math to Music, Eyeglasses Give Her Brand-New World Mind-Eye Prescriptions Help Brain-Injured Mom Regain ‘My Personality’Her former math proficiency may still remain “rough,” but Meg Scrivner, mother of four, is not too worried about numbers...
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She Just Wants to ‘See Better,’ So, She Went to the Mind-Eye

Success Stories: ‘She Just Wants to ‘See Better,’ So, She Went to the Mind-Eye 20-Year-old Patient Praises Her 100-year-old Optometrist; ‘He’s Great’She simply wants to see better – without her eyeglasses. That’s why 20-year-old Matea Peric of Glenview, Illinois...
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Her World Goes Black, But Mind-Eye Turns Lights Back On

Success Stories: Her World Goes Black, But Mind-Eye Turns Lights Back On Wisconsin Teen and Her Family Call Institute’s Work a ‘Miracle’At first, she couldn’t breathe during a workout with her high school track team; then her world suddenly went black. Bergen Brown...
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Sound Hurt; Light Hurt; Then She Found Mind-Eye Institute

Success Stories: Sound Hurt; Light Hurt; Then She Found the Mind-Eye Institute Patient Says Her Life Change is a ‘Miracle;’ Plans to Become an ActuarySound just plain hurt. So much so that Diane Field of Lemont, Ill., sometimes lost the ability to speak in the...
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‘Brain’ Eyeglasses Renew Her Hope – And Quality of Life

Success Stories: ‘Brain’ Eyeglasses Renew Her Hope – And Quality of Life Brain-Injured Patient Contacted Mind-Eye Institute on Advice of NeurologistMolly Kelsey had lost confidence in the health care system. The various professionals addressing the aftereffects of her...
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Hit on Head Stole His Life; Mind-Eye and a Book Got It Back

Success Stories: Hit on Head Stole His Life; Mind-Eye and a Book Got It Back Jimmy Gruver Calls His Recovery from Concussion ‘Astounding’A whack on the back of the head stole James (Jimmy) Gruver’s life, but a professor’s book and a pair of “brain” glasses from the...
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She Has Her Life Back, Thanks to a Pair of Eyeglasses

Success Stories: She Has Her Life Back, Thanks to a Pair of Eyeglasses"  Brain Injury Proves ‘Overwhelming’ Until Book Sends Her to Mind-EyeFollowing a traumatic brain injury, Mary Werner of Northfield, Minnesota, struggled with memory loss. She was unable to drive,...
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Physician Suffering Effects of Encephalitis Finds Relief at Mind-Eye Institute

Success Stories: Physician Suffering Effects of Encephalitis Finds Relief at Mind-Eye Institute  21st Century Testing Proves Just What The Doctor Ordered   As a physician – and patient, she considered her testing at the Mind-Eye Institute to be “weird.” That is...
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Allison’s 11 year old son with ADHD helped by Mind-Eye Exam and Z-Bell Test

Success Stories: Allison's 11 year old son with ADHD helped by Mind-Eye Exam and Z-Bell Test Mind-Eye   Testing Ears in Optometrist’s Office: ‘Crazy’ – and ‘Magical’ Z-Bell Test® Determines Eyes, Ears Out of Sync in Child with ADHD   Having your son’s ears...
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Daughter With Dyslexia Comes To Mind-Eye Institute for “Brain Glasses”

Success Stories: Daughter With Dyslexia Comes To Mind-Eye Institute for "Brain Glasses"  Overheard Conversation Leads Mom to Mind-Eye Institute for HelpNext time you go to your barber’s or beautician’s office, listen up. Glenview, Ill. resident Betty Collins did. In...
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Pro Snowboarder Grateful ‘Never’ Doesn’t Always Mean ‘Never’

Success Stories: Pro Snowboarder Grateful ‘Never’ Doesn’t Always Mean ‘Never’  Mind-Eye Institute Helps Former Olympic Hopeful See 1 – Not 2 - WorldsDoctors told former professional snowboarder Kevin Pearce his double-vision could “never” be eliminated. But Kevin...
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From Learning Disabled to Honor Roll

Success Stories: Eyeglasses Send Her From Learning Disabled To Honor Roll ‘Goofy Tests’ at Mind-Eye Institute Pinpoint Peripheral Sight Problems’  She went from learning disabled to honor roll – all because of some “goofy tests” and a pair of eyeglasses, said her...
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‘Brain’ Glasses Help Shooting Victim Read, Write Again

Success Stories: ‘Brain’ Glasses Help Shooting Victim Read, Write Again Mind-Eye Institute Testing Puts Patient on Road to ‘Amazing’ Recovery Doctors told the 18-year-old gunshot victim that her eyesight would not likely improve much beyond a year – “but they were...
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Dr. Z Was A Life-Saver

Success Stories: Dr. Z Was A Life-Saver by Cheryl R, Illinois "Dr. Z was a life-saver for my daughter. We had no idea that her vision was not normal. Apparently, my daughter was seeing on a slant, her vision was narrow and her mind could not comprehend what she was...
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Just Brilliant

Success Stories: Just Brilliant by Allison L, Illinois "When my daughter was 8 months, we went to see a physical therapist to help with issues [she] had with crawling. The physical therapist referred us to Dr. Zelinsky's practice. At the time, I did not see how her...
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Can’t Thank You Enough

Success Stories: Can't Thank You Enough by Scott & Stefanie P, Illinois "We just wanted to let you know how truly in awe we are of the work you have done with our daughter. We have to admit, when we first heard of your work, we were skeptical. But, after our first...
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Miraculous…

Success Stories: Miraculous Transformation by Elsa D, Illinois "[My] older boy Stephan (11 years old) has had his glasses on since this summer. Last year, when he lived in Ingleside with his maternal aunt and uncle, he was failing 5th grade. He had to visit the social...
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How do you properly thank someone who has literally given you your life back?

Success Stories: Worth the Time, Travel, and Money by Deb H, Wisconsin How do you properly thank someone who has literally given you your life back? I saw Dr. Zelinsky yesterday in Chicago, and have only one minor phase of treatment left, which will end with a phone...
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Sleeping Beauty

Success Stories: Sleeping Beauty by Rachel H "After making plans to go to Chicago, I remembered that I'd heard of an optometrist who specialized in vision recovery and brain injury. Dr. Zelinksy made time to see Eleni during our stay. At first, our sleeping beauty...
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Every minute of every day that I am seeing single is because of your expertise and guidance.

Success Stories: "Every minute of every day that I am seeing single is because of your expertise and guidance." by Ryan R "To write a brief testimonial of my experience with you is difficult. I am in the process of writing a book based on my recovery from a severe...
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World Becomes Clearer

Success Stories: The World Becomes Clearer by Dena C "I wrote this letter to help you understand that what Dr. Zelinsky does is not just research, but truly a path for people to change their lives for the better. When you're able to fully understand what you see, this...
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Thinking Outside The Box

Success Stories: Think Outside The Box by Tracey G "One year ago last week, my son suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), which after 5 months left him unable to read in spite of a 20/20 vision diagnosis at our local optometrist. This was quite unnerving as he was...
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Josslen

Success Stories: Josslen by Michelle H  I wanted to send you this letter to express my gratitude for all you have done for my 9 year old daughter, Josslen. Her overall happiness has improved drastically since our first visit to you in Feb 2015 at the Mind-Eye...
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Miracles & Two Pieces of Tape

Success Stories: Miracles Sometimes Come Disguised as Two Pieces of Tape by Rev Dave BFor Rev. Dave Barger, miracles sometimes come disguised as cellophane tape. That’s because two small strips of tape placed in the bottom outer corners of his eyeglass lenses...
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The Purple Kid’s Retinas

Success Stories: The Purple Kid’s Retinas by Clark EliottIn 1999, I suffered a concussion (mTBI) from a minor car crash that left me quite severely impaired for eight years. I was universally told by leading physicians, “no one in your situation ever gets better.” Yet...
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After 40 Doctors

Success Stories: After 40 Doctors by Nathalie K  After suffering a Traumatic Brain Injury for 8 years and trying everything, I am finally seeing steady improvements in the last 8 months since seeing Dr. Zelinsky. I literally have been to 40 doctors and 40...
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Worth Going To See

Success Stories: So Worth Going To See This Doctor by Tiffany S.I have been taking my son Grant to mind eye connection for 10 years! Yes, 10 years and I am still truly amazed at how her techniques and bell test still help my son with his auditory processing disorder....
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TESTIMONIALS

Becky L Illinois

Debbie Zelinsky saved my life. This is not hyperbole. If you or your child has always been slightly “off,” struggling with an invisible illness that others dismiss, don’t walk— run— to the Mind-Eye Institute.

Becky L
Illinois
Alysa W Illinois

We love Dr Z and the staff at Mind Eye Connection! My daughter started seeing Dr Z in 2nd grade and was diagnosed with a learning disability and given and IEP. She is now in 8th grade, with a 4.0 GPS and no longer needs her IEP! Dr Z was a game changer for us! We can’t thank you enough!

Alysa W
Illinois
Paul O New Hampshire

Dr. Zelinsky, thank you for resolving my vision issues that I sustained as a result of my TBI. You confirmed my symptoms and gave me the confidence that I would heal. You predicted I'd be better in 6 months and you were right on, I continue to improve everyday thanks to you.

Paul O
New Hampshire
Darby M Arizona

Doctor Z has saved my life multiple times. She cured me of my post concussive symptoms. I rate the mind eye connection 5 stars and would recommend it to anyone.

Darby M
Arizona
Gisele K Michigan

Dr. Zelinski is an amazing professional and has really helped me in my healing process after a traumatic brain injury. I high recommend her services. Great customer care and follow-up! I have felt great improvement and I am very thankful.

Gisele K
Michigan
Vicki F Illinois

Life changing improvement for my husband five years post acquired brain injury. Even the Mayo Clinic had told us there was nothing more they could do. Dr. Zelinsky is astounding in her ability to retrain the brain.

Vicki F
Illinois
Kate M Illinois

The Doctor is off the charts brilliant. When my kids were having challenges in reading and school work . She understands how the brain works and the connection of the visual connections like no other. Amazing results!

Kate M
Illinois
Patrick R California

Dr. Zelinsky is a miracle-worker. If other doctors have no idea how to cure you, tell you you're 100% healthy when you know you're not, and/or look at you like your crazy, go see Dr. Zelinsky

Patrick R
California
Julia C

The progress we are seeing with our kiddo now that he has started seeing Dr Zelinsky is tremendous!

Julia C
Illinois

Success Stories

What our client are saying:

'Dr. Zelinsky Is Renowned'

~ Norman Doidge, M.D. & Clark Elliott, Ph.D., Dr. Patrick Quaid and Patricia S. Lemer praise her accomplishments:

"Zelinsky fit Elliott with a series of eyeglasses designed to improve the perceptual damage that made his life so difficult... Getting fitted for Zelinsky's eyeglasses is like no eye appointment you've ever had... Now, Elliott says, he is almost entirely symptom-free, able to problem-solve, multi-task and find his way easily — all abilities he lost in the auto accident in 1999. When he put on his Phase VI glasses he felt something that he hadn't felt for years: "I felt normal."

Review: 'The Ghost in My Brain'
- The Chicago Tribune

"One brilliant Chicago-area optometrist I know, Deborah Zelinsky OD, FNORA, FCOVD, has developed a unique, patented, easy-to-administer evaluation called the Z-Bell Test. This test measures the efficiency of integration between visual processing and listening....A 2014 study at Vanderbilt University found that children with autism do not synchronize their seeing and hearing...I have watched Dr. Zelinsky administer this test to disbelieving colleagues, who were astounded by its accuracy and results...Over the past two decades, the Z-Bell Test has become internationally recognized by the scientific community.”

- Patricia S. Lemer, Licensed Profesional Counselor (LPC)

"I visited Dr. Zelinsky, and she showed me how she can use optical lenses to alter sensory filtering, by directing light to different retinal cells and brain circuits. This can influence activity in the brain and the hypothalamus to better regulate body chemistry, sensory integration, and even some auditory processing. [Dr. Zelinsky] works frequently with patients working with learning and cognitive disorders as well as TBIs."

- Norman Doidge, M.D.

"I was delighted to have Dr. Zelinsky personally contribute to the book. Her wealth of knowledge in the area of visual development and visual processing is widely known, not just through her contribution of eye-care to the author of “The Ghost in My Brain”, but also via her Mind-Eye Institute and the lectures and training their provide. Dr. Zelinsky is not just college and a friend, but also a valued member of the neuro-optometric community and an invaluable bridge to other allied professions treating brain injuries. Her contribution to the book is deeply appreciated."

- Dr. Patrick Quaid, MCOptom, FCOVD, PhD

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