Vision therapy
VISION THERAPY FOR LEARNING RELATED VISION THERAPY IN SAN FRANCISCO & SAN RAFAEL, CA
Learning-related vision problems can significantly impact a child’s ability to read, learn, and succeed in school. At Rising Star Optometry, we specialize in diagnosing and treating issues like poor focus, eye tracking difficulties, and visual processing problems that interfere with academic performance. Through personalized vision therapy, we help improve these skills, giving your child the tools they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
what is learning-related vision therapy?
Vision therapy is a program of prescribed eye exercises designed to address various visual skills problems that interfere with one’s ability to read and learn. Symptoms and signs can include:
Skipping Words or Re-reading
Difficulty Focusing or Distractibility
Blurred, Double, or Moving Words
Poor Reading Comprehension
Eye Strain, Fatigue, or Squinting
Issues with Letter Reversals or Left-Right Confusion
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what happens during a session?
Vision therapy is customized for each patient, with most visual skills issues resolving in about three months, though some may require longer. Before starting, an initial assessment evaluates visual clarity, eye tracking, coordination, depth perception, and more, resulting in a personalized treatment plan. Patients practice exercises at home, with weekly 45-minute follow-ups to monitor progress, refine techniques, and ensure success.
exercises will may include the therapy:
Once your visual needs are determined, we will teach you the various exercises to be practiced at home. Weekly 45-minute follow-ups (via telehealth or in-office) will be necessary to monitor progress, ensure proper exercise technique, add new exercises and make adjustments to the home program, and ensure efficacy, accountability, and ultimately success.
These exercises will may include:
Customized Vision Training and Computerized Exercises
Exercises for Coordination, Balance, and Depth Perception
Therapeutic Lenses, Prisms, and Filters
Eye Movement, Focusing, and Tracking Activities
