Vision Therapy

*According to the National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health.

Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is the most common cause of vision loss in children. Early treatment can prevent permanent vision loss. 

Your eye doctor can thoroughly evaluate your vision to determine if you are a good candidate for vision therapy. Then, they can design a personalized treatment plan which may include: 

• Corrective lenses
• Therapeutic lenses
• Prism lenses
• Optical filters
• Eye patches
• Computer-assisted visual activities

Your treatment will also involve in-office therapy sessions once or twice a week. Generally, a vision therapy session lasts between 30 minutes and one hour. Your doctor may also assign you homework so you can keep practicing during the week. Most patients require 12 to 24 sessions to see results. 

While vision therapy is the least invasive option available for many conditions, there are alternatives. The symptoms of certain eye misalignments can be managed with glasses or contacts. You may also qualify for surgery. However, surgery is more expensive than vision therapy and carries the risk of side effects.

When supervised by an optometrist, vision therapy is a safe way for children and adults to improve their visual skills. Schedule an appointment with an eye doctor today to learn more.