What Vision Problems Can Vision Therapy Help Treat?

When most people think about improving their vision, they imagine getting a new prescription for glasses or contact lenses. While corrective lenses can sharpen sight, they don’t always address the root causes of certain vision problems. That’s where vision therapy comes in. Vision therapy is a personalized program of eye exercises and techniques designed to strengthen the visual system, improve eye coordination, and train the brain and eyes to work together more effectively.

Eye Coordination Issues (Binocular Vision Disorders)

One of the most common reasons patients seek vision therapy is difficulty with eye teaming, also known as binocular vision disorders. When the eyes don’t work together properly, it can cause double vision, eye strain, or headaches. Conditions like convergence insufficiency (trouble focusing on near objects) can often be improved through vision therapy.

Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)

Amblyopia, commonly referred to as “lazy eye,” happens when one eye develops better vision than the other. Traditional treatment often involves patching the stronger eye to force the weaker eye to work harder. Vision therapy builds on this by training the weaker eye to work in harmony with the stronger one, helping to improve depth perception and overall visual function.

Strabismus (Eye Turn)

Strabismus, or misaligned eyes, can make it difficult for someone to maintain proper eye alignment, leading to crossed or wandering eyes. Vision therapy provides exercises that can improve control of the eye muscles, helping patients achieve better alignment without always requiring surgery.

Focusing Problems (Accommodation Disorders)

Some patients have trouble shifting focus from near to far objects or maintaining focus for long periods, such as when reading or working at a computer. Vision therapy helps train the eyes to adjust more smoothly and efficiently, reducing symptoms like blurry vision or fatigue.

Eye Movement Problems (Oculomotor Dysfunction)

Eye movement skills are crucial for reading, writing, and daily tasks. People with oculomotor dysfunction may skip lines when reading, lose their place on a page, or experience slow reading speed. Vision therapy strengthens these tracking and movement skills, making reading and learning much easier.

Visual Processing & Learning-Related Vision Problems

Sometimes the eyes themselves are healthy, but the brain struggles to process visual information correctly. Children and adults with visual processing difficulties may experience problems with comprehension, memory, or attention. Vision therapy can help retrain the brain to process and interpret what the eyes see more effectively.

Take the Next Step with Forest City Vision

Vision therapy is more than just “eye exercises” - it’s a proven, doctor-supervised treatment plan designed to improve how your eyes and brain work together. Whether you or your child are struggling with lazy eye, double vision, reading difficulties, or eye coordination problems, vision therapy may provide the solution you’ve been looking for.

If you’ve noticed vision struggles that go beyond needing glasses, schedule a consultation with Forest City Vision to learn if vision therapy is right for you. Visit our office in Beachwood, Ohio, or call (216) 468-8020 to book an appointment today.