Optometric Vision Therapy
Optometric Vision Therapy begins with a comprehensive vision evaluation to identify Visual Skills and Conditions causing vision problems. A treatment program is then prescribed to develop visual abilities and to achieve optimal visual performance and comfort. The goal of Vision Therapy is to strengthen the connection between the brain and visual system through the concept of neuroplasticity. During Vision Therapy, patients gain a greater understanding of their visual abilities and learn how to efficiently apply these learned skills to relevant tasks and activities, including reading, writing, and other academic work. Learn more about how Vision can Impact Learning and how Vision Therapy can help.
Understanding the principles of vision therapy requires an understanding of the complex process that involves over 20 visual abilities and more than 65% of all the pathways to the brain. For this reason, Optometric Vision Therapy is performed under the supervision of a Developmental Optometrist.
Many people think that vision therapy is only for children. However, adults have as much need for this type of vision care as children. Unfortunately, many people have difficulty visual sustaining near-centered work, including reading, writing, and computer use. When people have trouble using both eyes together or can't focus for great lengths of time, they do not simply grow out of these problems. Children with visual problems often become adults with visual problems. Learn more about Adult Vision Therapy at COVD.ORG.
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Our Optometric Vision Therapy Treatment Program
Treatment at our office is carried out by our specially trained Developmental Optometrists using a variety of specialized tools and equipment such as therapeutic lenses, prisms, filters and digital interactive targets.
Therapy sessions are typically scheduled for 30 minutes once a week and consist of a variety of activities individually programmed to meet each patient’s goals and needs.
Additionally, we supplement our office-based treatment with home activities for our patients to work on between visits to achieve the best possible outcomes.