What Is Vision Therapy?
Vision therapy is a customized treatment program to improve visual skills and coordination. This type of therapy treats a variety of vision problems in children, including:
- Myopia (nearsightedness)
- Hyperopia (farsightedness)
- Astigmatism
- Amblyopia (lazy eye )
- Convergence insufficiency
- Convertibility insufficiency
- Visual processing disorders
Why Do Children Need Vision Therapy?
Children may need vision therapy if they are experiencing any of the following signs and symptoms:
- Difficulty reading
- Headaches
- Eye fatigue
- Blurry vision
- Double vision
- Poor eye coordination
- Avoiding activities that require close vision
- Rubbing eyes frequently
- Difficulty tracking moving objects
If your child is experiencing any of these signs and symptoms, scheduling a comprehensive eye exam with us is important. Dr. Lorelei Zeiler will be able to assess your child's vision and determine if vision therapy is the right treatment for them.
What Are the Benefits of Vision Therapy?
Vision therapy can provide several benefits for children, including:
- Improved reading skills
- Reduced headaches and eye fatigue
- Clearer vision
- Better eye coordination
- Enhanced attention and focus
- Improved academic performance
- Increased self-confidence
How Does Vision Therapy Work?
Vision therapy is a customized treatment plan tailored to your child's needs. The treatment plan may include a variety of exercises, lenses, prisms, and other tools.
Vision therapy aims to improve your child's visual skills and coordination.
Some of the common exercises used in vision therapy include:
How to Get a Diagnosis for Vision Therapy
The first step to getting a diagnosis for vision therapy is to schedule a comprehensive eye exam with an optometrist who specializes in vision therapy. The optometrist will perform a series of tests to assess your child’s vision and visual skills.
Your Child’s Vision Therapy Treatment Plan
Once your child has been diagnosed with a vision problem, Dr. Zeiler will develop a customized treatment plan. The treatment plan may include a variety of exercises, lenses, prisms, and other tools. Vision therapy aims to improve your child’s visual skills and coordination.
Help Your Child Reach Their Potential With Vision Therapy
Contact Dr. Lorelei Zeiler in Caledonia for a functional eye exam, or visit us with your concerns regarding your child’s vision. We’ll be sure to find the best way to treat their visual problems.
