Most patients who successfully incorporate their new vision skills into daily life enjoy long-term resolution of their visual problems. Depending on the severity of the case, patients with strabismus, amblyopia or traumatic brain injury may benefit from maintenance therapy activities Read More …
Generally, you do not need a referral to be seen at our office, especially if you are insured by “Original” Medicare or a BlueCross BlueShield plan. However, you may call your insurance provider to be certain.
It’s possible. The ability to see letters clearly on a chart 20 feet away does not guarantee good binocular vision skills. Problems with eye teaming, tracking, focusing, alignment, endurance and visual processing may still be present and affect reading, learning, Read More …
The cost of a vision therapy program is similar to the cost of braces for the teeth. Office-based vision therapy requires a great deal of organization and planning time. Each hour-long session of treatment requires at least an additional hour Read More …
Each vision therapy program is customized to that particular patient’s needs. A comprehensive therapy program may last between 15 and 40 weeks – however it’s really up to the patient and family to choose the number and frequency of sessions. Read More …
Vision therapy has been around for over 80 years, but unfortunately not enough doctors provide quality programs of vision therapy. Optometrists learn about vision therapy in school. However, putting it into a practice setting is a very different thing. It Read More …
Think of it as physical therapy for the eyes and brain together. Vision therapy is an individualized treatment program designed to remediate binocular vision dysfunctions and/or visual processing delays. Vision therapy trains or retrains the brain to effectively use the Read More …
Eyesight is the ability to see clearly at a distance. 20/20 is the measurement for visual acuity. Vision encompasses much more – it encompasses skills such as eye tracking, eye teaming, focusing and visual perceptual abilities.
Andrew suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) while at work last summer and shortly after, began an intense program of occupational therapy at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital. Though he was making great strides in his recovery, Andrew’s occupational therapists noticed he Read More …
I am 84 years old and have glaucoma. I decided that a telescope would help me the most. Terri trained me to use it so I can now watch TV. I’m really enjoying church again. I can finally see the pastor. I Read More …