MONTENARE EYE CARE
& VISION THERAPY
VISION THERAPY
Vision Therapy
Vision therapy is an evidence-based program of eye exercises designed to restore and enhance proper visual functioning. It's like getting "physical therapy for the eyes!"
Did you know that 80% of learning comes through your vision? If you suspect that you or a child may have a vision problem, call us today for an evaluation.
Who Benefits
Any child or adult who struggles in school, work, or sports due to visual difficulties may benefit from vision therapy. Vision is more than "20/20" and many tasks require efficient visual skills to be successful.
Age of Patients
Vision therapy is for both children and adults. The youngest age usually begins at 5 years old. There is no upper age limit for therapy, and conditions that were previously thought "untreatable" past a certain age (e.g., lazy eye) have great success in our program.
Common Conditions
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Convergence Insufficiency ("eye teaming")
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Accommodative Insufficiency ("eye focusing")
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Oculomotor Dysfunction ("eye tracking")
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Amblyopia ("lazy eye")
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Strabismus ("eye turn")
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Visual-Perceptual Deficits
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Post-Traumatic Vision Syndrome (PTVS) / Concussion
Common Symptoms
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Eyestrain or fatigue
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Blurry vision
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Double vision
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Headaches
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Poor tracking (loses place when reading)
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Poor reading fluency and/or comprehension
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Dislikes reading
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Short attention span / "smart at everything but school"
What to Expect for Testing
A vision therapy exam is approximately 60 minutes. The doctor will assess the patient's oculomotor (eye tracking), accommodative (eye focusing), and vergence (eye teaming) systems to ensure they are working properly. The results are compared to established norms to identify any visual deficits.
Some children have visual-perceptual delays (e.g., poor visual memory) which could also interfere with learning. We can provide visual-perceptual testing and treat any weak areas as needed.
What to Expect in Therapy
Therapy sessions are scheduled once per week for 30 minutes. During this time, the patient undergoes a series of challenging yet fun activities designed to improve his or her visual skills. Various instruments such as computer programs, 3-D glasses, lenses, and prisms are used. We keep each session interesting and fun! Patients usually require 12 to 18 sessions for a complete program.
Do I Need a Referral?
Referrals are not required for evaluation. However, if unsure, you may contact your medical insurance first.
Will Insurance Cover Treatment?
Medical insurance usually covers the initial evaluation if we are participating providers. You may be responsible for a copay, co-insurance, or deductible.
For vision therapy, everybody's policy is different. Some policies cover 100% of the costs whereas others may cover only a portion. We will estimate beforehand what will be covered, so that you can make an informed decision before starting any treatment program.