Question 1

What’s involved in vision therapy?

Accepted Answer

Vision therapy is a tailor-made program of visual exercises that are performed in-office under the supervision of a developmental optometrist on a weekly basis. These exercises aim to establish, develop and strengthen the connection between the eyes and brain in order to achieve clear vision. Some of the conditions that a vision therapist treats include amblyopia, strabismus, convergence insufficiency, eye misalignment problems, focusing problems, eye movement problems and eye-hand coordination, among others. Vision therapy can help patients who have suffered a concussion, stroke or other types of brain injury. Speak with us to find out if vision therapy is right for your condition.

Question 2

How long does vision therapy take to work?

Accepted Answer

The answer will depend on the severity and type of visual condition, as well as the patient’s level of participation. Generally, a vision therapy program will last anywhere from 10 weeks to several months. Patients often see improvements in their condition within the first few sessions. Because the results are long-lasting, a second round of vision therapy sessions is rarely needed.

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