Vision Therapy

Vision therapy is an individualized Supervised, non surgical treatment program designed to correct eye movements and visual motor deficiencies. Vision therapy include procedures designed to enhance the brain ability to control. A type of physical therapy for the eyes and brain, is a highly effective non-surgical treatment for many common visual problems such as:

LAZY EYE or Amblyopia

 CROSSED EYE or Squint

 DOUBLE VISION

CONVERGENCE INSUFFICIENCY

SOME READING AND LEARNING DISABILITIES

COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME

VISION THERAPY IS NOT JUST EYE EXERCISES

Vision Therapy is not to be confused with any self-directed self-help program of eye exercises which is or has been marketed to the public. In-office Vision Therapy is supervised by optometric vision care professionals and various types of treatment devices are used (and some are regulated medical devices), such as:

• Corrective lenses (regulated medical devices);
• Therapeutic lenses (regulated medical devices);
• Prism lenses (regulated medical devices);
• Optical filters;
• Eye patches or occluders;
• Electronic targets with timing mechanisms;
• Computer software;
• Vestibular (balance) equipment;
• Visual-motor-sensory integration training devices;
• Change how a patient processes or interprets visual information;

The first step in any Vision Therapy program is a comprehensive vision examination. Following a thorough evaluation, a qualified vision care professional can advise the candidate as to whether Vision Therapy would be appropriate treatment.

WHAT IS AMBLYOPIA (LAZY EYE)?

Amblyopia, commonly known as LAZY EYE, is the eye condition noted by reduced vision not corrected by glasses, contact lenses and surgery.

CAUSES OF LAZY EYE

Anything that interferes with clear vision in either eye during the critical period

(BIRTH TO 6 YEARS OF AGE) can cause lazy eye.
The most common causes of lazy eye are

• Constant strabismus (Constant turn of one eye).
• Anisometropia (Different vision / Prescription in each eye)
• Blockage of an eye due to cataract, Trauma, Lid droops etc.

TREATMENT OF LAZY EYE

Treatment involves

• Glasses
• Vision Therapy
• Patching
• Orthoptics:It is the medical term for eye muscle training procedures provided by EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS.

SIGNS THAT A CHILD MAY HAVE VISION PROBLEMS INCLUDE

• Constant Eye Rubbing
• Squinting
• Frequent headaches
• Difficulty in Reading
• Watering of eyes
• Sitting too close to the T.V.
• Inability to read the black-board.
• Lack of concentration or Underachieving at school. Poor vision is very likely to cause problems with reading and writing.