Vision therapy is a type of physical therapy for the eyes and brain. It is a highly effective non-surgical treatment for many common visual problems such as lazy eye, crossed eyes, double vision, focusing issues, headaches, and some reading and learning disabilities. Many patients who have been told, “it’s too late,” or “you’ll have to learn to live with it” have benefited from vision therapy.
Vision therapy:
- a progressive program of vision “exercises” or procedures
- performed under doctor supervision
- individualized to fit the visual needs of each patient
- generally conducted in-office, each visit can last 15-60 minutes
- occasionally supplemented with procedures done at home between office visits (“home reinforcement” or “homework”);
- depending on the case, the procedures are prescribed to:
- help patients develop or improve fundamental visual skills and abilities;
- improve visual comfort, ease, and efficiency;
- change how a patient processes or interprets visual information
Call our office today to see if you or your child could benefit from vision therapy!