Vision Therapy | Kennedy Eye Clinic

Therapy for Visual Skills

All sorts of skills are developed over time—even the ones we take for granted like walking, talking, and seeing. We develop visual skills in much the same way as other skills. And, just as other skills are important for life, visual skills are crucial to almost everything we do.

The body is a complex system, with the brain working in tandem with other parts of the body to produce function and movement. If the brain and eyes don’t work together as a team, vision therapy may be needed to help correct this. Think of it like physiotherapy for the eyes!

If you or your child require vision therapy, we will refer you to a trusted provider. We don’t currently offer vision therapy in-clinic, but an eye exam can help us determine your needs.

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WHAT IS VISION THERAPY?

Vision therapy is more than just eye exercises! It’s an evidence-based practice that aims to retrain vital visual skills. Most importantly, vision therapy is tailored to each individual patient. Everyone’s treatment plan will look a little bit different depending on their needs.

At a comprehensive eye exam, your optometrist will evaluate more than just your vision. We’ll assess how well your eyes are working together as a team, depth perception, eye focusing, eye tracking, and more.

Does My Child Need Vision Therapy?

Children’s learning and development rely on their visual skills. So, if they’re struggling in school, it may be a sign that there’s a vision issue at play.

The following issues may indicate that your child needs an appointment with an optometrist to discuss vision therapy: