Vision Therapy

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Primary Eyecare Associates does not have a vision therapist on staff, we offer vision therapy consultations and referrals to a vision therapy specialist when recommended.  

Vision therapy is a personalized treatment program designed to improve visual skills and eye coordination. While it is commonly used for children, adults can benefit as well. Vision therapy can help reduce symptoms such as headaches, eye strain, neck pain, and double vision by strengthening the visual skills needed for everyday activities.

Any patient who does not have the necessary visual skills could find themselves suffering from a range of unpleasant symptoms, including headaches, eye fatigue, stiff neck, and double vision. Fortunately, vision therapy is a simple, painless technique to help patients to enhance their visual skills and overcome any issues that they may have been experiencing.
 

Visual skills that can be developed and improved through vision therapy

Vision therapy can help improve a variety of visual skills that are important for everyday activities, including: 

• Eye Tracking: Following moving objects smoothly and accurately, such as a ball or moving traffic.

• Depth Perception: Judging distances and navigating spaces safely, such as walking down stairs.

• Peripheral Vision: Being aware of objects and movement outside your direct line of sight.

• Clear Vision at All Distances: Seeing and understanding objects both near and far.

• Visual Fixation: Quickly focusing on and identifying stationary objects, such as reading from word to word.

• Binocular Vision: Helping both eyes work together as a team.

•  Focus Flexibility: Shifting focus between near and distant objects without blur.

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What to expect from a vision therapy appointment?

Vision therapy is typically an in-office treatment supervised by your eye doctor and tailored to each patient's needs. Most patients attend 1-2 hour sessions once or twice a week, often with additional at-home exercises to support progress. The treatment is non-invasive and drug-free, making it suitable for most ages and a potential alternative to surgery.

Vision therapy may include tools and techniques such as prisms, patches, occluders, therapeutic lenses, vision exercises, and specialized training devices.

With consistent treatment, patients can improve visual skills, comfort, and overall ease of daily visual tasks.