Who Can Benefit From Vision Therapy?

Vision therapy uses various exercises and activities to enhance the visual system. A skilled therapist collaborates with the patient to develop a personalized treatment plan. This plan must suit the patient's needs. It may include exercises to enhance the following:

• Eye movements

• Eye teaming

• Visual perception

• Visual processing speed and more
   

Individuals with the following problems can enjoy vision training:
 

Amblyopia/Lazy Eye

This problem occurs when one eye is weaker than the other. Vision training can help strengthen the weaker eye and improve visual acuity.
 

Strabismus

This condition causes the eyes to be out of alignment and to point in a different direction.
 

Convergence Insufficiency

This condition occurs when the eyes have difficulty focusing on objects up close. Vision therapy can help improve eye teaming and focusing abilities.
 

Visual Processing Disorders

These disorders refer to difficulties in interpreting and understanding visual information. Vision training can help improve visual perception and processing speed.
 

Children With Learning Difficulties

Many kids have underlying vision issues hindering their ability to perform. These kids may struggle in school. Vision training can help improve academic performance. Therapy may involve help with eye movements, visual perception, and visual processing speed.
 

Poor Athletic Performance

Athletes rely on their visual abilities to perform well on the field or court. They can serve better when their visual skills are optimal through vision therapy.
 

These include tracking a ball in flight and judging its speed and trajectory. Vision training can improve their peripheral vision. It also enhances the ability to scan the court for open teammates.
 

Visual Processing Disorders

These disorders can make it challenging for a person to read, write, and perform other daily tasks. They affect how people process and interpret visual information. Visual processing abilities can improve with visual training.
 

Strabismus and Amblyopia

Strabismus and amblyopia can lead to visual discomfort. They can cause challenges with depth perception, coordination, and balance. Vision training can improve eye alignment. It also has a positive effect on depth perception and visual processing abilities. That helps enhance visual function and quality of life.
 

Computer Vision Syndrome

Computer vision syndrome (CVS) results from computer use. It can lead to eyestrain, headaches, and other symptoms. Vision training can help improve eye-focusing abilities. It can reduce eyestrain associated with computer use.
 

Post-concussion Patients

Post-concussion patients may experience several visual symptoms. These include double vision, light sensitivity, and difficulty with eye movements. Visual training can help improve visual function and reduce symptoms of visual dysfunction.
 

Adults With Age-related Vision Changes

It is common to experience vision changes with age. These changes may include the following:

• Cataracts

• Presbyopia

• Glaucoma

• Age-related macular degeneration

These changes can make it challenging to perform everyday tasks. Vision training can help improve vision and reduce symptoms of these age-related changes.
 

Conclusion

Vision therapy is a flexible and successful treatment option for various vision-related issues. You can improve your visual abilities and lessen symptoms. You can enhance your general quality of life with direction from a vision therapist.

For more information on vision therapy, contact Ciotti Eye Care at our Riverview, Florida office. Call 813-212-7400 to schedule an appointment today.