Improve your child’s confidence levels with vision therapy
What Is Vision Therapy?
Vision therapy is often compared to physical therapy - but for the
eyes and the visual system as a whole. It is a customized program made up of special lenses and
focused exercises aimed at improving and building up visual functions. It is an evidence-based program to effectively strengthen the specific vision skills
impacting your child and has been clinically proven to increase reading levels, enhance
comprehension, maintain longer attention spans and even improve sports performance.
20/20 vision is but ONE of over 17 important visual skills required to function
efficiently to
perform well in school or sports. Children with reduced vision skills may work harder than their
peers, yet be unable to achieve
the results they seek. Their poor vision skills may also cause them to struggle to concentrate
throughout the day.
If your child has been diagnosed with a reading or learning difficulty or just not reaching
their potential at school, or on the sports field, schedule an appointment with Dr. Rick
Thompson and Dr. Greg Thompson in Brampton for a functional eye exam. Over 17 visual
skills will
be assessed, including eye tracking, reading fluency, focusing and depth
perception.
Vision therapy might just be the solution you have been seeking. Talk to us! We’ll help your
child maximize their visual skills and resolve any underlying visual problems impacting your
child.
How To Know If Your Child Needs Vision Therapy
If your child has any of the following, vision therapy can
significantly change his or her life for the better.
Skipping words or lines while reading
Still not reading at grade level
Confusing the letters b, d, p and q
Rubbing eyes or closing one eye when reading or doing near work
Holding books too closely or tilting head when reading
Eyestrain or headaches with schoolwork or computer use
Difficulty with reading comprehension
Blurred or double vision when reading
Avoiding homework
Poor attention span
Fidgeting and squirming in the chair
Help Your Child Reach Their Potential With Vision Therapy
At Thompson Family Optometry we use a holistic approach to vision
care. In addition to the usual eye exam, we also test the entire visual system (functional
vision exam) to check that it has the developmental maturity, strength, and stamina to function
optimally throughout the visual tasks performed on a daily basis.
Once we identify any vulnerable areas within the visual system that
could interfere with reading and learning, we develop an effective vision therapy regimen made
of individually-tailored eye exercises made to improve visual functions and retrain the brain to
interpret visual input more accurately.
Contact Thompson Family Optometry in Brampton today for a
functional eye exam, or visit us with your concerns regarding your child’s vision, and we’ll be
sure to find the best way to treat his or her visual problems.
FAQ
Vision Therapy
May Be What Your Child Needs
Vision therapy is a non-surgical treatment program that is typically compared to
physical therapy, but for the eyes and brain. Vision therapy uses exercises, lenses, specific
instruments, and occlusions to enhance visual function.
All vision therapy programs are customized and can result in significant lasting
improvements within a relatively short period of time. To learn more, contact us today and
discover how we can help your child improve their performances both in school and on the sports
field.
If a child has been told that they have ‘20/20 sight’, it means that they can
clearly see the letters on the chart 20 feet away. The child may excel in
reading the letters on the vision charts on the wall, yet lack the necessary
visual skills needed for reading, writing, and learning — all of which can
adversely impact their performance in school and in sports.
Keep in mind that school screenings, and even some regular eye exams, generally
evaluate sight (visual acuity) only and most do not assess the essential vision
skills required for sports, extensive computer use, reading and learning.
Furthermore, it is common to not need glasses and still have poor visual skills.
Therefore, a functional vision exam will determine whether a child has poor
visual skills, and if so, a tailor-made vision therapy program will be put in
place to help the patient succeed and reach their potential.
Developing visual skills can lead children to become better learners and
students. In fact, vision therapy can be a key component in preparing a child
for higher education, as increased success can lead to a rise in self esteem and
greater confidence in one's abilities. This newfound confidence will inevitably
trickle into other areas, positively impacting the youngster's quality of life
and achievements.
Results depend on the child's active participation and
compliance with the program. Over time, the more one trains their brain, the easier
and more automated the exercises will become. Gains can be experienced from as
little as a few weeks to six months.
Neuro-Optometry : Restoring Vision, Balance, and Quality of Life
The Intersection of Neurology and Optometry
Neuro-optometric rehabilitation therapy is a customized treatment
program for patients whose stroke, traumatic brain injury, concussion, neurological condition or
disease has resulted in visual deficits. It applies the latest methods and treatments of
neuro-plasticity and vision function to help patients develop or regain the essential visual
skills necessary for learning and optimal daily function.
As part of an interdisciplinary approach, neuro-optometric rehabilitation therapy targets the
underlying cause of the symptoms listed.
If you or a loved one is suffering from neurological disease, trauma or conditions,
visit Thompson Family Optometry for a comprehensive eye exam and
neuro-optometric
solutions.
An undiagnosed vision
condition, or one resulting from a traumatic
brain injury or neurological disease, can result in the following problems:
Double-vision
Blurred vision
Eye-teaming and eye-tracking problems
Visual field loss
Extreme sensitivity to light (photophobia)
Eye focusing problems
FAQ
Learn More About
Neuro Optometry
Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Therapy is very effective in resolving a range of vision problems
resulting from brain injuries and neurological disorders.
The highly trained Brampton-based Dr. Rick Thompson and Dr. Greg Thompson will diagnose issues
with eye-teaming, focusing, and visual tracking, and prescribe the most effective
neuro-optometric rehabilitation therapy program so that you can live your best life!
Visual problems following a brain injury tend to be overlooked during the
initial treatment, since the patient may have serious and life-threatening
issues that require urgent medical attention. Furthermore, symptoms may not even
present themselves until some time has passed following the injury. The earlier
you see a Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Optometrist, the better.
Note that early diagnosis leads to more efficient treatment.
Certain rehabilitation programs may last weeks or months,
whereas others may last years — it all depends on the severity of the injury and the
resulting visual impact.
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