Vision Therapy 101: What to Expect During Treatment

If you or your child has been recommended for vision therapy, you might be wondering what the process involves. Vision therapy is a customized, non-surgical treatment program designed to improve visual skills and processing. At Forest City Vision, we take a tailored approach to help each patient strengthen their visual abilities for improved daily function and comfort.

What Is Vision Therapy?

Vision therapy is more than just eye exercises. It is a structured program designed to correct issues with eye alignment, tracking, focusing, and visual processing. These challenges can affect everything from reading comprehension to coordination and attention span. Vision therapy is commonly used to treat conditions like amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (eye turn), convergence insufficiency, and other binocular vision disorders.

Your First Appointment

Before beginning therapy, patients undergo a comprehensive visual evaluation. This assessment goes beyond a standard eye exam and focuses on how the eyes work together, how they focus, and how visual information is processed. Dr. Weinberg will use specialized testing tools and techniques to identify specific areas of concern and develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs.

Creating a Custom Therapy Plan

Based on your evaluation, we will create a customized therapy program. Each session typically lasts 30 to 60 minutes and may take place once or twice per week. Depending on the nature and severity of the visual issues, the program may continue for several weeks or months. Dr. Weinberg will regularly reassess progress and adjust the plan as needed.

What Happens During a Session?

During each session, you’ll engage in a variety of activities designed to challenge and improve your visual system. These may include:

• Eye-tracking exercises

• Focus shifting drills

• Balance and coordination tasks

• Use of lenses, prisms, or filters

• Computer-based visual training

• Hands-on activities with tools like balance boards or metronomes

The activities are designed to gradually train the brain and eyes to work together more efficiently. Some exercises may be fun and game-like, especially for children, to encourage engagement and motivation.

At-Home Reinforcement

In addition to in-office visits, home exercises are often prescribed to reinforce progress between sessions. Consistency is key—just like with physical therapy, the more regularly the program is followed, the better the results.

Progress and Results

Vision therapy is a process, and results don’t happen overnight. However, many patients begin to notice improvements within a few weeks. Over time, they may experience enhanced reading ability, better depth perception, reduced eye strain, improved concentration, and more confidence in visually demanding tasks.

Start the Journey Toward Stronger, Healthier Vision

Vision therapy is a powerful tool that helps patients of all ages strengthen their visual skills and overcome challenges that interfere with learning, work, and everyday life. With a personalized treatment plan and guidance from experienced professionals at Forest City Vision, you can look forward to long-term improvements in both vision and quality of life.

To learn if vision therapy is right for you or your child, contact Forest City Vision to schedule a comprehensive visual evaluation and start the journey toward stronger, healthier vision. Visit our office in Beachwood, Ohio, or call (216) 468-8020 to book an appointment today.