Functional vision is how your entire visual system - the eyes, brain, the visual pathways - work together to help you interact with your environment.
A qualified optometrist will complete a functional vision exam and create a vision therapy plan. Vision therapy may be prescribed as part of the overall rehabilitative therapy plan for both acquired brain injury, concussions or general binocular dysfunctions.
Vision therapy has been scientifically proven to improve functional vision skills. Each vision therapy program is tailored to the individual and their specific needs. The frequency of sessions, specific combinations of therapy activities, and the duration of treatment depends on the severity of the diagnosis, patient compliance, and overall health. The length of a vision therapy program can range from several weeks to several months, and is supervised and monitored by our optometrist and senior vision therapist.
Once adequate results are found in an assessment, therapy sessions may be stopped.
This young lady faced the challenge of double vision, resulting in difficulties such as losing her place while reading and skipping words. To address these issues, a personalized therapy program was developed to meet her specific goals. In just five months of consistent weekly vision therapy sessions, she experienced a remarkable resolution of her complaints and significant improvement in her visual skills. Congratulations to her and her family for their support throughout this transformative journey!
This young adult encountered challenges with reading comprehension, which led her to avoid reading, especially during her first year of university. Recognizing the importance of addressing these issues early on, we conducted a thorough assessment and developed an intensive therapy program tailored to her goals. Over the course of just five months of consistent weekly vision therapy sessions, she experienced noticeable improvements in her scholastic abilities. With the tools acquired through therapy, she now feels equipped to successfully complete her studies.
This high school senior faced challenges with double vision, particularly after engaging in school work. To address this, a tailored therapy program was developed to alleviate her visually debilitating symptoms and equip her with tools for her future visual needs. Remarkably, after just four months of consistent weekly vision therapy sessions, she not only experienced symptomatic improvement but also achieved outstanding results in her final assessment. Congratulations to her for her remarkable progress, and kudos to the support provided by her family throughout this journey!
This young adult noted that he may repeat words or miss words while reading. He also struggled with confusing similar words and faced concerns regarding his handwriting. He found that homework took longer for him to complete compared to his peers. Additionally, he experienced short-lived attention spans while reading. Furthermore, he expressed concerns about double vision or blurred vision, even while using his prescription glasses. Based on his concerns, we recommended completing 16 weeks of vision therapy, which included activities tailored to his specific needs. Although his final assessment showed some areas for improvement, he decided to continue with only at-home activities. At his subsequent assessment, he reported no symptoms, and there was noticeable improvement in his clinical assessment results. Congratulations to J.Y. Your dedication has brought you this far, and we anticipate further progress as you continue to utilize the skills you have learned.
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