Vision therapy is a physical therapy used to improve the eyes and brain. This therapy does not involve any surgery and has helped patients, particularly children, with vision problems such as squint, lazy eye, convergence insufficiency, double vision, learning and reading problems. In fact, patients who had given up hope of any improvement have achieved 100% results with this therapy.
This procedure is performed through various exercises. It is used to treat learning problems and to solve any visual problem that is hindering the reading process. Although optometrists don’t really consider vision therapy a treatment, it can’t be denied either.
What is Vision Therapy?
This therapy is used for the treatment of eye problems. It is a program of progressive stages that involves some exercises. Some main points of Visual Therapy are:
• It is performed under strict medical supervision.
• Personalized according to the patient’s requirements.
• One treatment in the office, with some outdoor sessions. Sessions are held once or twice a week and can last from 30 minutes to an hour.
• In addition to consulting, exercises are also performed at home.
vision therapy recommendation
Vision therapy is recommended in these conditions:
• To improve the efficiency and comfort of vision
• To help the patient build better visual ability.
• Change the process of interpretation of visual information by the patient.
Many are confused with the thought, this therapy is an exercise for the eye, but exercises are done to strengthen the muscles and for your information, your eye muscles are quite strong.
In-office therapy sessions involve various special equipment and are conducted under professional supervision. Some of the types of equipment used include:
• Corrective lens
• Therapeutic lens
• Prism lens
• Optical filters
• Occluders (eye patches)
• Electronic target time mechanism
• Computer software
• Training device with visuomotor sensors
• Vestibular device (balance board)
The process is quite simple. After a complete visual test, the therapist makes an evaluation of your result and reports. After studying your case, they can confirm if the therapy will benefit you or not.
Conclusion
I hope now it is clear, vision therapy is not surgery and it is also totally safe for children. Yes, for therapy to be successful it is important to follow your therapist’s instructions. In addition, their full participation, especially in the case of children, is essential. Be supportive of the children and make them feel comfortable interacting with the therapist.