It can be incredibly concerning when you're suffering from vision problems. Vision issues can be debilitating. They cause people to have problems with getting around in their daily life. Additionally, they can progress if they are not treated properly. But treating your vision problems can also be intimidating. Few of us want to deal with trial and error with medications around our eyes, and surgical procedures may be difficult to recover from and tough to face. Fortunately, those are not the only options on the table for those suffering from vision problems. You can also consider vision therapy.

Vision therapy is a more behavioral approach to correcting certain eye problems. While it cannot be used to resolve all eye issues, vision therapy can help train individuals to work with their vision as is. If your vision is uneven, for example, vision therapy can help train you to use your eyes to the best of their ability. With that being said, let's look into some of the eye problems that vision therapy can help treat.

1. Refractive Eye Problems

Refractive eye problems are incredibly common, cited as the most common eye issues in the United States, according to the National Eye Institute. A refractive eye issue causes blurred vision. Essentially, the eyes cannot focus. These problems can be so severe that you could have a very real visual impairment. Really, refractive eye issues are the result of the eyes being unable to focus. Vision therapy would focus on strengthening the muscles that allow the eye to focus through exercises and practice.

2. Amblyopia

Amblyopia is often seen in children. Essentially, those with amblyopia have an issue with the connection between the brain and the eyes. This is often referred to as lazy eye. Amblyopia needs to be addressed through working on those connections, and again training the eyes.

3. Strabismus

Strabismus is another relatively common eye issue, though it can certainly cause alarm in parents. Referred to as crossed eyes, strabismus occurs when a person is unable to align their eyes properly. Strabismus must be evaluated before vision therapy can begin, as it could be several different types: esotropia, exotropia, and hypertropia.

There are many eye problems that vision therapy can help address, though it often must be done in conjunction with other treatments. You should pursue vision therapy only under the guidance of experts. To learn more about our treatments and specialization, call us today!