• Seems bright, but struggles with reading.
• Fatigues quickly when reading, with frequent signs of frustration.
• Is unable to sit still; cannot stay on task for any length of time
• Reverses words, numbers or letters
• Has difficulty remembering spelling words
• Is disorganized and frustrated when studying visual information
• Frequently loses his place, skips words or whole lines of text
• Has poor reading comprehension
• Has difficulty copying from the board or a book, has sloppy handwriting or excessive erasures
• Medication or tutoring has not been successful in improving school performance
• Has been labeled LD, ADD, ADHD, or dyslexic

Q: What is Vision Therapy?

 Vision Therapy, (also known as orthoptics, vision training, visual training, eye training) is a carefully organized therapeutic regimen utilized to treat a number of vision problems that cannot be treated with eyeglasses alone.  The treatment can be relatively simple such as patching an eye, or it may be complex involving sophisticated instrumentation and computers.

Vision Therapy usually involves a series of treatment visits during which carefully planned activities are carried out by the patient under close supervision in order to relieve the visual problem.  The specific activities and instrumentation are determined by the nature and severity of the condition.  The frequency and duration of treatments are dictated by the individual situation, although established guidelines are available suggesting appropriate length of therapy for various diagnoses.