Vision Therapy
Vision therapy is a program of in office activities individually planned by your doctor to correct vision problems. Therapy activities are determined by ongoing evidence-based research. Vision therapy can help both children and adults. Research shows that 1/10 children have a vision problem beyond the need of glasses that is severe enough to affect their performance in school.
“Optometric Vision Therapy made a big difference in my life and my career. I was fortunate that my vision problems were caught early in life. Learning-related vision problems can have a serious impact on a child’s education. Don’t wait. Take action today!” Larry Fitzgerald, All Pro Wide Receiver.
Vision Therapy Testimonials
From Our Amazing Patients
“She spends a lot more time reading independently, and I have notice that she chooses more challenging books then in the past.”
“Vision therapy has been incredibly good in terms of results. Look into it. It really works!”
“He is able to interpret words faster while reading. It helped boost his self confidence as well!”
“My eyes can track better and I can play sports more easily and I feel much better.”
“Definitely don’t wait to see if your child could benefit. This was the fastest, most effective therapy with the most dramatic results of anything we have done to help our son.”
“This experience was definitely worth the investment, Dr. Tew and his staff cared about my daughter’s success!”
Do I Need Vision Therapy?
After completing your annual exam, if you are showing any signs or symptoms of a vision problem, we will schedule a developmental vision evaluation and diagnostic work up. This exam goes above and beyond your typical exam and will diagnose any vision problems you may have beyond the need of glasses or contacts.
What type of vision problems does vision therapy treat?
Vision therapy can be used to treat problems with eye tracking, teaming and focusing. It can also treat lazy eyes and crossed eyes without the need of surgery.
How long does vision therapy last?
An individualized therapy plan is created for each patient with specific goals in mind. These plans involve weekly 45 min sessions. The length of treatment will vary from patient to patient lasting for 12 weeks and up.
Symptoms of Vision Problems
Headaches or eye strain
Eye turn
Poor handwriting
Poor hand-eye coordination
Avoids reading
Blurry or double vision
Skip or repeats lines
Trouble with attention or reading
Hard to copy from the board
Frequently Asked Questions
Is vision Therapy just for children?
Your vision is constantly changing, but develops the most during the first 12 years of life. Visual skills however, can be developed at any age. This is why many adults can benefit from vision therapy. It is also why many athletes choose to go through vision training to improve their visual skills and performance.
Does vision therapy help children with learning problems?
Yes! There is a strong correlation between children with vision problems and learning problems like ADHD. Many of the symptoms are the same between vision problems and learning problems. By treating the vision problem, most children are then better able to perform in school. Some children are even misdiagnosed as having a learning problem when they really have a vision problem that impacts their ability to learn.
My Child sees 20/20 can he/SHe really have a vision problem?
Yes! Dr. Tew is an example of someone who always saw 20/20 and didn’t know he had a vision problem until he was tested for one in college. After struggling for over 20 years Dr. Tew was treated and as a result, finally discovered the joy of reading!
Can a vision problem affect self-esteem?
A person with a vision problem can struggle with work, school and sports. These struggles are very real and can cause people to feel like they will never be able to meet their goals or be able to perform as well as others.
Does vision therapy strengthen eye muscles?
The purpose of vision therapy is to correctly train the visual system. Therapy improves the communication of the eyes with each other and the brain to optimize visual skills. Most vision problems are due to poor neurological communications and not because of weak muscles.
What is a developmental optometrist?
A developmental optometrist is an eye doctor who also treats functional vision problems. These doctors are trained to use lenses, prism and vision therapy to treat vision problems.
Why don't other optometrists offer vision therapy?
Vision problems that require vision therapy can easily be missed unless your eye doctor specifically tests for them. Routine eye exams do not typically incorporate these test. Patients with obvious signs and symptoms of vision problems are often referred by their optometrist to a developmental optometrist who offers vision therapy.
Where can I find more information about Vision Therapy?
The best resource to learn more about vision therapy is www.covd.org. This website also provides up-to-date research and evidence on how vision therapy works.
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Crestwood, KY 40014