Vision Therapy is a non-surgical therapeutic program individualized to help with visual problems such as lazy eye, crossed eyes, double vision and some reading and learning disabilities.
Children and adults with visual challenges can benefit from vision therapy. Common problems:
- Learning-related vision problems
- Poor binocular coordination
- Strabismus and amblyopia
- Stress-induced visual difficulties
- Visual rehabilitation
- Sports vision improvement
Common Symptoms for Visual Problems
• Avoidance of close work
• Blurred or double vision
• Burning, tearing, itching or red eyes
• Closing or covering one eye
• Eye-hand coordination problems in sports or job related tasks
• Frowning or squinting while reading or writing
• Getting headaches, nausea or dizziness
• Holding head close to the book when reading
• Trauma or injury to the eye
• Color perception deficiencies
Treating Vision Therapy
Behavioral Optometrists specialize in treating those with visual problems through vision therapy exercises. Treatment consists of 30-45 minute in-office sessions combined with at home work to help patients develop and improve visual skill and abilities so they can better process visual information. Vision therapy is designed to improve the brain’s ability to control eye alignment, eye teaming, eye focusing, eye movements and visual processing.
Vision Therapy Exercises
There are many different exercises based each person’s visual challenges, our board certified optometric physician Dr. Timko will help develop a plan and exercise program to fit your specific needs.
Make The Clear Choice
Schedule a consultation at Center For Sight so you can meet and interview our vision therapy specialist, click here to request an appointment, or call our office at (941) 925-2020 in Sarasota or (941) 488-2020 in Venice.
