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Vision Therapy

Some visual conditions cannot be treated adequately with just glasses, contact lenses and/or patching, and are best resolved through a program of Vision Therapy.

What is Vision Therapy?

Vision Therapy is an individualized, supervised, treatment program designed to correct visual-motor and/or perceptual-cognitive deficiencies. Vision Therapy sessions include procedures designed to enhance the brain’s ability to control:

  • eye alignment,
  • eye tracking and eye teaming,
  • eye focusing abilities,
  • eye movements, and/or
  • visual processing.

Visual-motor skills and endurance are developed through the use of specialized computer and optical devices, including therapeutic lenses, prisms, and filters. During the final stages of therapy, the patient’s newly acquired visual skills are reinforced and made automatic through repetition and by integration with motor and cognitive skills.

For more detailed information, visit our Vision Therapy Site

Book an appointment at Vision Source of Spencer to learn more about vision therapy and whether it’s a good option for you.

How is a vision therapy program structured?

Your eye care provider will prepare an individualized plan that typically involves in-office visits and take-home assignments.

Treatment sessions are typically once or twice weekly, for about 30-60 minutes.

Vision therapy and learning problems

Any child experiencing reading or learning disabilities should have a comprehensive eye exam to test for vision problems. In cases where the learning problem is vision-related, then vision therapy may be a part of the treatment program.

Some of the signs that your child may have a vision problem affecting their ability to learn include:

  • Not wanting to read or examine their schoolwork closely
  • Complaints of headaches or their eyes hurting
  • Lack of attention span during tasks requiring visual attention
  • Signs of problems with remembering imagery or words
  • Squinting, tilting their head, or closing one eye during visual tasks

If you’d like to learn more about vision therapy and discuss your options with an experienced eye care professional, book an appointment at Vision Source of Spencer. We look forward to meeting you.