Advanced Vision Therapy at Central Oregon EyeCare
Vision therapy is a personalized and non-surgical treatment program to improve visual skills and correct vision problems. At Central Oregon EyeCare, our specialized vision therapy programs help patients of all ages enhance their visual performance and comfort. Whether addressing issues like lazy eye or eye strain, our tailored therapy sessions effectively solve various visual challenges.
What is Vision Therapy?
Vision therapy involves a series of exercises and activities that train the eyes and brain to work together more effectively. These customized programs are designed to improve eye coordination, focusing, tracking, and other essential visual skills. Our optometrists create individualized therapy plans based on thoroughly assessing your visual abilities and needs.
Conditions Treated With Vision Therapy
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
Amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, is a condition where one eye has reduced vision because it doesn't work correctly with the brain. Vision therapy can strengthen and improve the weaker eye function, often using exercises to encourage both eyes to work together.
Strabismus (Eye Turn)
Strabismus is a condition where the eyes do not align properly, causing one or both eyes to turn in, out, up, or down. Vision therapy helps improve eye alignment and coordination, reducing or eliminating the eye turn without surgery.
Convergence Insufficiency
Convergence insufficiency occurs when the eyes do not work together while focusing on a close object, leading to eye strain, headaches, and difficulty reading. Vision therapy exercises strengthen the eye muscles and improve coordination, alleviating these symptoms.
Eye Tracking and Focusing Problems
Difficulties with eye tracking and focusing can impact reading and other close-up tasks. Vision therapy enhances the ability to follow moving objects smoothly and maintain clear focus at different distances.
Benefits of Vision Therapy at Central Oregon EyeCare
Vision therapy can significantly enhance children's reading skills, comprehension, and overall academic performance by addressing underlying visual problems.
Athletes can benefit from improved hand-eye coordination, depth perception, and reaction times, which are crucial for optimal performance in sports.
Reduced Eye Strain and Discomfort
Vision therapy can alleviate symptoms of eye strain, headaches, and fatigue, particularly for those who spend long hours reading or using digital devices.
By improving visual efficiency and comfort, vision therapy helps patients perform daily activities more effectively and enjoy a higher quality of life.
Our Vision Therapy Program
At Central Oregon EyeCare, our vision therapy programs are conducted by experienced optometrists. Each program is tailored to your needs, with sessions typically conducted once or twice a week. We use various tools and exercises, including computer-based activities, specialized lenses, prisms, and physical exercises, to achieve the best results.
Request an appointment to learn how vision therapy can benefit you or your child by calling or using our convenient online scheduling system.