VISION THERAPY

ASHBURN, VA VISION THERAPY SERVICES

VISION THERAPY IS A SUPERVISED, NON-SURGICAL AND CUSTOMIZED PROGRAM OF OCULAR EXERCISES DESIGNED BY AN OPTOMETRIST, TO CORRECT CERTAIN VISION PROBLEMS AND/OR IMPROVE VISUAL SKILLS.

What is Concussion?

Concussion is a serious form of TBI or traumatic brain injury. It is an injury to the brain that may be cause by a blow or bump to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the brain to move rapidly in the skull. Many times with concussion people do not actually lose consciousness. Even though there are no external signs, there are sequel of symptoms after a concussion. It should not be ignored. Severity of symptoms depends on severity of concussion.

What is Vision Therapy?

Vision therapy is a supervised, non-surgical and customized program of ocular exercises designed by an optometrist, to correct certain vision problems and/or improve visual skills.  The goal is to teach the visual system to correct itself and help patients accomplish clear and comfortable binocular vision. Studies have shown that it helps in reducing eyestrain and other symptoms of computer vision syndrome in children and adults. Acuity Vision Care in Ashburn Va Offers Vision Therapy Consultation and Services.

Vision Therapy Ashburn, VA

How it works

Improves patient’s essential visual skills
Expands patient’s visual comfort and efficiency
Can help improve visual processing and interpretation
It is physical therapy for the visual system and the parts of the brain that control vision.
Does not change the anatomy of the eye nor the eye muscles, as is the case with ocular surgeries.
It is generally done in office once or twice a week.
May include the use of lenses, prisms, filters and computer-assisted visual activities.
Some home exercises maybe needed depending on the severity of vision problem.
Each session is about 45 minuets long with supervision

It is important to understand that vision therapy does not strengthen eye muscles. Instead it teaches the visual pathway to correct itself and work more efficient. Vision therapy can be used in the treatment of :

Amblyopia
Strabismus
Other binocular vision problems
Eye movement disorders
Accommodative (focusing) disorders
Visual-perceptual disorders
Vision problems associated with developmental disabilities
Vision problems associated with acquired brain injury (such as from a stroke or concussion).

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