Vision therapy is a structured, supervised program of visual activities designed to improve how the eyes and brain work together. Unlike glasses or contact lenses — which correct the optical focus of the eye — vision therapy addresses the underlying processing and coordination skills that affect how efficiently and comfortably you use your vision in daily life.
Who Can Benefit from Vision Therapy?
Vision therapy is most commonly recommended for children who struggle with reading, learning, or sustaining attention on near tasks. However, adults benefit from it as well. Conditions commonly treated include:
- Convergence insufficiency — difficulty focusing on near objects; a common cause of reading struggles
- Amblyopia (lazy eye) — reduced vision in one eye that glasses alone cannot fully correct
- Strabismus (eye turn) — misalignment that affects depth perception and binocular vision
- Eye movement disorders — difficulty tracking, fixating, or shifting gaze efficiently
- Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation — restoring visual skills lost after concussion or stroke
What Does Vision Therapy Involve?
A vision therapy program is individually tailored based on a comprehensive visual skills evaluation. Sessions typically combine in-office activities with at-home exercises, using tools such as prisms, therapeutic lenses, filters, and computerized visual training programs. Progress is tracked closely, and the program adapts as your skills improve.
Many patients experience significant improvements in reading speed, comprehension, eye comfort, and concentration. If a child is having unexplained difficulty in school or an adult is experiencing persistent eye strain and headaches despite an up-to-date prescription, vision therapy may be the solution that's been missing. Contact us to discuss whether a vision therapy evaluation is right for you or your child.