Vision Therapy
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Vision Therapy

Vision is More Than 20/20

   Vision Therapy: 20/20 Vision
 
 

Dispelling the Myth of 20/20

Many children and adults who have visual complaints are told by their eye doctors, "Your eyes are healthy, you have 20/20 vision and there is nothing wrong", yet they still struggle visually. Are you or your child experiencing any of the following?

Vision Therapy: 20/20 Vision
  • Headaches after reading
  • Eyestrain or tired eyes while reading
  • Words run together while reading
  • Loss of concentration while reading
  • Inability to comprehend what you read without rereading
  • Avoidance of near work/ reading
  • Omit small words when reading
  • Skip/ repeat lines when reading
  • Loss of place when reading
  • Misalign digits/columns of numbers
  • Holds books too close
  • Head tilt/ close one eye when reading
  • Difficulty completing assignments on time/ poor use of time
  • Write up/down hill
  • Difficulty copying from the chalkboard
  • Poor visual memory- uses auditory or vocalization to assist
  • Poor performance on the job or in school
  • Intermittent double vision
 

Developmental Vision Therapy

Vision Therapy: 20/20 Vision
Developmental Vision Therapy, a type of physical therapy for the eyes and brain, is a highly effective non-surgical treatment for many of the common visual complaints previously listed. Many patients who have been told "you'll have to learn to live with it" or "it's too late," have benefited from vision therapy. Developmental Vision Therapy retrains the brain to more efficiently and more competently use the two eyes together.

Vision Therapy should not be confused with any self-directed or computerized program of eye exercises that is marketed to the public.

Our Vision Therapy program incorporates many types of specialized treatment and/or medical equipment such as:

  • Prescription lenses
  • Therapeutic lenses
  • Prisms
  • Optical filters
  • Eye patches or occluders
  • Electronic targets with timing mechanisms
  • Computer software
  • Vestibular (balance) equipment

In the case of learning disabilities, vision therapy is specifically directed toward resolving visual problems that interfere with reading, learning and educational instruction.

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What to Expect...

Vision Therapy: 20/20 Vision
  • We have a step-by-step process to determine whether Vision Therapy is appropriate for you or your child. It takes two to four appointments with Dr. Vicky Vandervort and her assistant before a complete diagnosis can be made.
  • If a problem is detected, Dr. Vandervort prescribes vision therapy.
  • Therapy is performed by the highly trained staff of Developmental Vision Associates, PC, under Dr. Vandervort's supervision.
  • It is individualized to fit the visual needs of each patient and
     
    Vision Therapy: 20/20 Vision
    • Helps patients develop or improve fundamental visual skills and abilities
    • Is designed to retrain the eyes and brain to work together and maximize visual potential
    • Improves visual comfort, ease, and efficiency
    • Changes how a patient processes or interprets visual information
  • Duration is typically 5-18 months

  • Comprised of two critical components:
    • In-office: weekly therapy sessions of 50 minutes or bi-monthly therapy for 90 minutes (for those who live greater than 60 miles away)
    • Daily homework: essential element of practice which integrates the new skills

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