Vision Therapy in Manlius and Syracuse, NY
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Poor visual performance can cause a person to struggle in school, work, and sports. Vision therapy increases visual performance by developing, improving, and enhancing visual skills to correct issues that are holding a patient back.
At Savedoff, Ciccone & Davis, Doctors of Optometry, P.C. we specialize in this branch of optometry and offer personalized care to patients in the Manlius and Syracuse, NY, areas. Discover more about our vision therapy services and how individuals with poor visual skills can benefit.
What Is Vision Therapy?
Vision therapy is a personalized vision training program that consists of various exercises to improve the quality and efficiency of a person’s vision. Vision therapy at Savedoff, Ciccone & Davis, Doctors of Optometry, P.C. works to strengthen the connection between the eye and the brain to achieve the desired visual performance.
Our doctors conduct a comprehensive eye health examination to determine which sequence of exercises will be most beneficial for each patient. After the eye health examination, our doctors design an individualized vision therapy program that meets the unique needs of the patient. More than just simple eye exercises, vision therapy is an advanced study of developmental optometry and involves correcting the visual system.
Vision therapy is an effective treatment for various eye-related conditions. We offer the following vision therapy services:
- Vision (orthoptic) therapy: Typically used to correct severe vision problems due to misalignment, orthoptic therapy strengthens the eye muscles to enhance vision.
- Post-concussion therapy : A person who experiences a concussion or other brain-related injury may need vision therapy to address vision problems following the accident.
- Visual-perceptual skill evaluation : This assessment determines a person’s ability to process visual information. It helps determine whether learning struggles are due to visual deficiencies.
- Strabismus therapy : Poor vision due to crossed eyes can be improved with strabismus therapy, which consists of various methods to align the eyes properly.
- Amblyopia therapy : Vision exercises intended to address poor visual skills caused by a lazy eye.
Savedoff, Ciccone & Davis, Doctors of Optometry, P.C. offers vision therapy to patients of all ages. The duration of the program varies, depending on the severity of the diagnosis. All our vision therapy services involve the most advanced vision instruments, such as lenses, prisms, filters, patches, and other specialized equipment.
Patients should understand that even as vision therapy offers many benefits in helping enhance vision, some people may still require optical assistance such as eyeglasses or contact lenses. Additionally, some ocular diseases will require specific treatments.
Why Choose Savedoff, Ciccone & Davis, Doctors of Optometry, P.C.?
Patients who choose vision services from Savedoff, Ciccone & Davis, Doctors of Optometry, P.C. receive care from experienced doctors. Patients can expect the following: