SOMETIMES, EVEN EYES NEED THERAPY Not all vision problems can be corrected with glasses or contacts. For those situations, vision therapy can help. Vision therapy is an individualized program designed to correct visual motor and/or processing deficiencies. It strengthens the connection between the eyes and the brain to improve eye alignment, teaming, tracking, and focusing.
H O W D O E S V I S I O N A CT UA L LY W O R K ? Vision is the process of finding meaning in what you see. It involves much more than just distinguishing details. Vision also includes how the eyes aim, how they focus, how they move, and how they guide motor coordination. Your vision continues to develop over time and is influenced by both your environment and your experiences. Problems can occur even if your eyes are healthy and your vision is clear. If you do develop vision problems, it may present itself through signs of discomfort when performing activities that are visually demanding.
M O S T C O M M O N R E A S O N S TO C O N S I D E R VISION THERAPY • Learning difficulties especially reading, letter or word reversals, tracking issues, headaches, eye fatigue, or trouble focusing • Binocular vision disorders such as lazy eye, eye turn, or teaming issues • Traumatic brain injuries such as concussions or stroke • Sports vision training to help compete at a higher level
