We understand that the brain is Neuroplastic and therefore can create or repair neural connections. We believe that we have the ability to retrain the brain or create “new software” for essential skills, or enhancement of those we already have. Our approach is developmental; engaging our bodies and movement in the visual process, integrating vision with our other senses, and learning to think visually. Each patient’s needs are addressed individually with special attention to the person as a whole. No patient is too young or too old to achieve success.
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TREATMENT AREAS
AMBLYOPIA
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) is the lack of development of clear vision (acuity) in one or both eyes for reasons other than an eye health problem that cannot be improved with glasses alone. It is a problem with how the brain perceives and interprets the information coming from the amblyopic eye. It often leads to a suppression of the information coming from the amblyopic eye.
LEARN MORE If left untreated, the brain may begin to disregard all visual signals sent from the weak eye. Amblyopia can result in blurred vision and lack of depth perception.
ADD/ADHD
The diagnosis of ADD/ADHD in children or adults is characterized by an inability to pay attention (distractible), and poor self- control (impulsivity) with or without the ability to sit still. These behavioral characteristics frequently interfere with learning and with job performance.
LEARN MORE ADD/ADHD is the great masquerader and often misdiagnosed as these symptoms are also the symptoms of an undiagnosed visual problem. In fact, 15 of the 18 symptoms used to diagnose ADHD are common symptoms of visual processing difficulties.
A Developmental Vision Evaluation is necessary to assess the big picture.
AUTISM * DOWN'S SYNDROME * DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS
Humans are not born with Vision; only limited eyesight. Vision is learned through development and through movement to eventually become our dominant sensory process. For those who are delayed developmentally, have sensory processing difficulties, or have physical restrictions; vision will also be affected. We work to help these individuals develop and use their vision more effectively and to integrate it with the other senses.
LEARN MORE Parents eagerly share how their child responds more readily to other therapeutic interventions and how it has impacted their child’s daily lives.
BRAIN INJURY * STROKE * CONCUSSION * NEUROLOGICAL
According to the American Optometric Association, 90% of patients with traumatic brain injuries will suffer visual symptoms. The traumatic brain injury can be the result of a blow to the head, whiplash, stroke or inflammation.
Those suffering from a brain injury or a neurological disorder will often experience headaches, dizziness, double vision, sensitivities to light or movement, an inability to read or work on a computer comfortably, and poor balance among other difficulties that limit their ability to return to normal daily activities such as work or school.
Their eyesight will be normal, and the eyes are healthy, but everything is not OK.
LEARN MORE Those suffering from a brain injury or a neurological disorder will often experience headaches, dizziness, double vision, sensitivities to light or movement, an inability to read or work on a computer comfortably, and poor balance among other difficulties that limit their ability to return to normal daily activities such as work or school.
Their eyesight will be normal, and the eyes are healthy, but everything is not OK.
MOTION SICKNESS
Do you get sick while reading in the car? Do 3D movies give you a headache and feeling of nausea? Do you avoid most of the rides at the fair? You don’t have to live with motion sickness. It is a result of a miscommunication between the visual system and the vestibular (balance) system. With a therapy program designed to re-establish accurate communication between these two systems you can be symptom free. Whether your goal is to ride a roller coaster or ride in the back seat of a car, we can help.
LEARN MORE READING DIFFICULTIES/DYSLEXIA
Struggling to read with fluency and comprehension when educational strategies have failed is typically related to underdeveloped reading readiness skills and inefficient or faulty visual processing. In an educational setting, 80% of learning is done through the visual system. Deficits within this system often decrease a student’s reading and learning abilities. 20/20 eyesight is not enough.
Many with reading difficulties are automatically misdiagnosed as having dyslexia Dyslexia is not a vision problem, but a large number of individuals with dyslexia have other treatable visual problems. In fact, dyslexia has 13 symptoms in common with individuals who have vision related learning difficulties.
A Developmental Vision Evaluation is necessary to determine the difference.
Many with reading difficulties are automatically misdiagnosed as having dyslexia Dyslexia is not a vision problem, but a large number of individuals with dyslexia have other treatable visual problems. In fact, dyslexia has 13 symptoms in common with individuals who have vision related learning difficulties.
A Developmental Vision Evaluation is necessary to determine the difference.
CONVERGENCE INSUFFICIENCY
Convergence is the coordinated movement and focus of our two eyes inward on close objects, including phones, tablets, computers, and books. Convergence is one of many vital visual skills learned during our early years, as we begin to make sense of the world and how to use our eyes to take it all in.
Convergence Insufficiency is a common problem with the development of these skills. When convergence is insufficient, it means that the eyes do not come together closely enough when looking at a near object.
Convergence Insufficiency affects approximately 5% of children in the United States, and may have a serious impact on an individual's performance in school, choice of jobs, and quality of life.
LEARN MORE Convergence Insufficiency is a common problem with the development of these skills. When convergence is insufficient, it means that the eyes do not come together closely enough when looking at a near object.
Convergence Insufficiency affects approximately 5% of children in the United States, and may have a serious impact on an individual's performance in school, choice of jobs, and quality of life.
STRABISMUS
Strabismus, also called squint, wall eye, or crossed eyes, is a condition in which the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object. Strabismus is a binocular vision problem where the two eyes fail to work together as a team. Most research suggests about 1 to 3 percent of the global population has strabismus.
Rarely is strabismus due to an eye muscle problem; it is an eye teaming problem in the brain.
Optometric vision therapy trains the eyes and brain to work together more effectively. Vision therapy can help problems with eye movement, eye focusing, and eye teaming and reinforce the eye-brain connection.
LEARN MORE Rarely is strabismus due to an eye muscle problem; it is an eye teaming problem in the brain.
Optometric vision therapy trains the eyes and brain to work together more effectively. Vision therapy can help problems with eye movement, eye focusing, and eye teaming and reinforce the eye-brain connection.
OCULOMOTOR DYSFUNCTION (TRACKING)
Also known as an eye-tracking problem, Oculomotor Dysfunction occurs when there is a developmental delay or neurological event that interferes with the brain’s ability to effectively coordinate the eyes to fixate, follow, and move from spot to spot with accuracy and efficient control. This condition can affect many aspects of daily life but commonly affects reading, handwriting, attention, and athletic performance.
Oculomotor Dysfunction is a relatively common visual condition that can affect individuals of all ages, usually due to a developmental delay or a result of a concussion (mTBI) or more serious traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Oculomotor Dysfunction is a relatively common visual condition that can affect individuals of all ages, usually due to a developmental delay or a result of a concussion (mTBI) or more serious traumatic brain injury (TBI).
DOUBLE VISION
Double vision, also known as Diplopia, can be a symptom of a binocular vision disorder. When a person has double vision, it means that both eyes are not working together. Double vision is a result of the two eyes not pointing in the same place at the same time.
LEARN MORE The experience of double vision is often seeing two distinct or overlapping images of what you’re looking at, when you should only see one. The term “Ghost Image” can be used to describe the less dominant image when double vision is occuring.
Vision Therapy can be one way to retrain the brain to use both eyes together.
VISION RELATED LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
Most people do not realize how many visual skills are necessary for learning. Unfortunately, the emphasis (including school screenings) is mostly on visual acuity. Visual acuity only gives part of the picture. Other skills such as eye teaming, focusing, and visual tracking are not evaluated in school screenings and often go unevaluated. Eye coordination and eye focusing problems can make learning difficult.
5 Common signs that a vision problem may be interfering with reading and learning are:
Difficulty completing homework
Inattentive or easily distracted
Loss of place when reading - skips or re-reads lines.
Eyes are uncomfortable or sore when reading
Gets tired when reading
LEARN MORE 5 Common signs that a vision problem may be interfering with reading and learning are:
Difficulty completing homework
Inattentive or easily distracted
Loss of place when reading - skips or re-reads lines.
Eyes are uncomfortable or sore when reading
Gets tired when reading
VISUAL STRESS HEADACHES
We live in a world that is increasingly more focused on near activities. Screen time has become the norm at work, in the classroom and in our homes. Reading, crafting and screen time are all visually demanding activities requiring a well -tuned visual system. For individuals who lack adequate eye teaming skills, headaches can result due to the increased effort needed for the task. You don’t have to give up your favorite activities or resign yourself to headaches. A therapy program designed for efficient eye teaming and focusing can leave you once again enjoying your favorite near activity in comfort or increasing your productivity at work.
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