Vision Therapy

 Visual therapy, also known as vision therapy or vision training, is a personalized, doctor-supervised program designed to improve and enhance visual skills and abilities. It involves a series of exercises and techniques that target various aspects of visual function, such as eye coordination, focusing ability, depth perception, tracking, and visual processing.

The primary goal of visual therapy is to address and correct problems with how the eyes and brain work together. It is often used to treat a range of visual disorders, including amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (eye turns), convergence insufficiency (difficulty focusing on close objects), and binocular vision problems (issues with eye coordination).

In visual therapy, patients engage in activities that strengthen their eye muscles, improve eye teaming (how well the eyes work together), and enhance visual processing and visual-motor integration. The exercises can involve the use of specialized equipment, such as prisms, computer programs, or lenses, to create controlled challenges for the eyes and brain to work through.

Visual therapy is not just for children with eye issues—it can be beneficial for adults as well, particularly those experiencing eye strain, difficulty focusing, or problems with visual tracking. It is often recommended as part of treatment for individuals who experience visual discomfort or poor performance in activities like reading, sports, or driving.

By improving how the brain processes visual information, visual therapy can enhance daily functioning, increase visual comfort, and support better performance in activities that require sharp vision and focus.