Optometric Vision Therapy is a prescribed program of vision procedures performed under doctor supervision to help improve visual comfort and efficiency.  Vision therapy develops visual skills (eye movements, teaming, and focusing).  It can also change how a patient processes or interprets visual information by improving visual spatial, visual analysis, and visual motor integration ability involved in learning.  Vision therapy is used in lazy eye (amblyopia) treatment and can help improve control of eyeturn (strabismus).  It may also be beneficial for patients with visual symptoms following traumatic brain injury.  The goal of vision therapy is not to strengthen eye muscles, and should not be confused with any self-directed program of eye exercises. Optometric vision therapy is supported by ongoing evidence-based scientific research.  

A vision therapy evaluation is performed following a complete eye exam with dilation to ensure healthy eyes and proper glasses prescription before beginning therapy.  The therapy itself is generally conducted in a program of weekly in-office sessions of 45 minutes to an hour combined with daily home therapy, and is individualized to fit the visual needs of each patient.  Techniques may involve lenses, prisms, filters, patches, specialized vision therapy equipment, and computerized programs.  

Research has demonstrated vision therapy can be an effective treatment option for: