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What is Vision Therapy?
Optometric vision therapy is conducted by optometrists to improve and strengthen visual skills, helping the eyes work more effectively and efficiently. Vision therapy helps your eyes work more efficiently and elevates your performance in school, sports, driving, balance, and more. It can also help those individuals who lack the necessary visual skills for reading, writing, and learning.
Vision therapy consists of various exercises that help improve the connection and communication between your brain and your eye muscles. In an optometric vision therapy program, you complete supervised exercises over weeks to months.
What Are the Signs That I Need Vision Therapy?
Signs you may benefit from vision therapy:
Trouble focusing
Headaches
Poor hand-eye coordination
Squinting
Blurry vision
Binocular vision
Previous brain injury
ADHD/ADD
Chemical trauma (chemotherapy)
Stroke
Find a Vision Therapy Optometrist Near You
At Clarkson Eyecare, our goal is to help every patient achieve their best possible vision. We have experts ready to provide optometric vision therapy at the following locations:
When Should I See a Clarkson Eyecare Doctor for Vision Therapy?
If you have suffered a brain injury, vision therapy is used as a part of neuro-optometric rehabilitation services. This applies to concussion, stroke, birth trauma (ADD/ADHD), chemical trauma (chemotherapy), physical trauma, in-utero trauma (CP, FAS) or other forms of trauma or disorder, Individuals who wear glasses or contact lenses can also benefit from optometric vision therapy as it helps improve vision skills while the glasses and contact work to improve the clarity of vision.
Vision therapy is also effective in those with lazy eye, helping improve the connection between the eyes and the brain. Convergence insufficiency, a condition that causes trouble focusing on an object close to you, can also be treated with vision therapy.
What Is Included in Vision Therapy Programs?
Vision therapy typically involves a customized series of exercises completed over weeks or months, combining in-office sessions with at-home practice to improve visual function and coordination. Some of the key components include:
Specialized Lenses and Filters
To improve focusing ability, adjust perception, or reduce visual stress.
Prisms
To shift the perception of space, helping the brain and eyes adjust to new visual input.
Eye Exercises
To target specific visual skills, improving how the eyes work together and how the brain processes visual information.
Sensory Integration Techniques
To integrate visual skills with other sensory and motor functions for improved coordination between vision, balance, and movement.
Balance Boards & Coordination Tools
To enhance the connection between vision and physical movement for improved spatial awareness.
Computer-Based Activities
To train the visual system in real-time with interactive feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vision Therapy
Schedule an Appointment with Our Vision Therapy Experts
Vision therapy is a powerful, non-invasive approach to addressing a variety of visual challenges, from improving eye coordination to supporting recovery after an injury. At Clarkson Eyecare, we’re committed to providing expert care to support your vision health. Our team of experienced optometrists is here to assess your needs, explain the benefits of vision therapy, and guide you through the process. Schedule your optometric vision therapy appointment today to help improve the overall function of your eyes.