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Vision Therapy in Hempstead, NY

Our eyes play a significant role in our overall health. That's why it's essential to visit an optometrist for a professional assessment of your vision. Unfortunately, not all of us are born with 20/20 vision, and some people have vision disorders that might need more treatment than eyeglasses and contacts can provide. This is where the help of vision therapy comes in.

Vision therapy is an excellent option for those with vision disorders. At Giant Optical in Hempstead, NY, our optometrist, Dr. Goldberg, and our team are here to provide vision therapy as well as other eye treatments for you and your family. If you think vision therapy might be a good choice for you, here's what you need to know before your next appointment.

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What is Vision Therapy?

Vision therapy encompasses exercises done at home and in our office. During vision therapy, exercises are geared toward helping correct certain vision disorders, improving focus, and improving binocular function. During vision therapy, your optometrist might make you do simple exercises such as looking in front and on either side of you.

What Vision Therapy Treats

Vision therapy is an essential tool to help correct not just physical deviations of the eye but also to strengthen and repair neural connections between the brain and the eyes.

Vision therapy can help treat a wide range of ailments, including:● Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye.● Strabismus, also known as crossed-eyes, where one or both eyes might deviate slightly to the left or right at random times.● Traumatic brain injuries such as concussions or whiplash can cause vision problems such as blurry vision and inability to focus.● Convergence insufficiency, which is where the eyes cannot focus on a single object together.

How Can Our Eye Doctor Help?

Our optometrist will conduct a comprehensive eye exam to determine if vision therapy is right for you. To determine if you need vision therapy, we will use various tools during the assessment, including:● Prisms● Training glasses● Filters● Electronic Targets● Balance boards
Sessions do not hurt and typically last one hour. However, treatment can vary from one month to the other depending on the circumstances of your eye condition. Our optometrist will help you every step of the way to ensure you experience long-lasting results.

Vision Therapy FAQ's

Many vision problems do not require surgery for correction. In these situations, vision therapy is typically an option. Vision therapy is a form of physical therapy used on the eyes and brain. It is designed to resolve vision problems that can contribute to learning disabilities. This therapy can also be used as an effective treatment for problems like lazy eye, crossed eyes, or double vision.
Here are answers to frequently asked questions about the nature of vision therapy:

  • How does vision therapy work?

    It uses progressive vision exercises performed under the supervision of your eye care provider. Each set of exercises is tailored to meet the individual visual needs of a patient. These exercises are done 1-2 times per week in sessions lasting 30 minutes to a full hour. The exercises are designed to continue until visual processing problems show improvement.

  • What is the purpose of the vision exercises?

    Vision exercises are designed to help patients improve basic visual skills that connect the eyes with the brain. These exercises can improve visual efficiency by changing how a patient interprets images. This helps them see and understand images correctly.

  • Do these exercises simply strengthen eye muscles?

    Nothing about vision therapy is centered on strengthening eye muscles. These muscles can be strengthened through orthoptics if they need strengthening. This therapy is all about improving vision problems that may interfere with learning by strengthening the neurological pathways between the eyes and the brain.

  • What is the first step in a vision therapy program?

    A comprehensive vision exam is necessary before starting therapy. Following the exam, your eye care provider can determine whether or not this type of therapy is the recommended treatment for your vision problems.

  • Is there scientific evidence that it really works?

    It does work. Studies on vision therapy show it is effective in improving the lives of patients. Data shows that this therapy can improve visual function enough to keep it from interfering with a patient's ability to absorb information and learn. In its own sphere, this therapy is as effective as physical therapy or occupational therapy.

  • Who typically needs vision therapy?

    It can be a useful tool for helping children and adults alike. Children with learning or reading problems can benefit from the vision boost these exercises provide. Eyeglasses are not the solution when the problem is visual processing. These problems can't be detected without tests done by an eye doctor. Adults can see vision improvement through this therapy as well. It can help curb eye-strain-related vision processing problems brought on by working with computers all day.

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