Vision Therapy | Orillia Eye Care | Ontario

The Complexity of Sight

Eyesight is an incredible and complex function. The brain and eyes have to work together in perfect harmony to produce the images you see every day. Seeing the faces of your family and friends, watching your child’s first steps, or gazing at the majestic lakes of Ontario—these are all experiences made possible by sight.

While we often think about vision as being able to read letters from a chart or see certain distances in front of us, it is far more complex. There are a variety of skills that make up the visual system, and if something is out of sync, your sight may suffer.

When your sight isn’t clear, corrective lenses are not the only option. Book a consultation to see if vision therapy is right for you.

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What Is Vision Therapy?

Optometric Vision Therapy is a treatment plan used to correct or improve specific dysfunctions of the visual system. There are 17 visual skills that make up your visual system. Just as children learn to walk and talk, they also learn to see. Visual skills are acquired through normal development.

When something interferes with the development of one of these skills, the eyes and brain may not be working together to provide the best possible sight. That’s where vision therapy comes in. While exercises are often involved in the treatment plan, vision therapy is far more than simply exercises.

Vision therapy is an evidence-based, optometrist led, personalized program designed to retrain your visual system. Both children and adults can benefit from the practice.

Book an appointment today to see if you or your child can achieve exceptional eyesight through vision therapy.

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What Conditions Can Vision Therapy Treat?

There are a variety of situations in which vision therapy can be helpful.

Eye Strain

Vision therapy can help give you the tools to maintain comfortable eyesight while you work in front of screens or read for extended periods. If your vision goes blurry, you get double-vision, or the words seem to move on the page, then vision therapy can make the vision system stronger to make your vision clear and comfortable.

Strabismus & Amblyopia

Strabismus (crossed eyes) and amblyopia (lazy eye) are eye conditions that can affect the quality of your vision as well as your eye alignment. Both can occur in childhood and respond well to vision therapy if treatment begins early enough.

Traumatic Brain Injuries & Concussions

Brain injuries and concussions can lead to a variety of vision problems, affecting the skills and structures needed to read, write, drive, and even stay balanced. If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury or concussion, we may be able to help you recover any visual abilities that have been lost.

Improving Athletic Performance

If you are interested in playing sports or are looking to up your game, vision therapy may be able to help you reach your full athletic potential. With exercises designed to improve hand-eye coordination and visual awareness, we can help you find your stride.

Find Relief Today

Vision therapy is a powerful tool to help with reading and learning, to help recover from persistent concussion symptoms, and to increase the strength and stamina of your visual system.

Call to book a Visual Skills Assessment to find out what vision therapy can do for you.

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