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Vision Therapy: Unlocking Your Visual Potential

Ottawa Valley Vision is proud to offer vision therapy services, a customized program designed to improve visual skills and enhance overall visual performance. Our dedicated eye doctors will work closely with you to develop a personalized therapy plan that targets your specific needs. Whether you are struggling with eye strain, reading dysfunction, visual symptoms following a brain injury, or other visual concerns, our vision therapy programs can help you achieve your visual goals.


Book an appointment with Ottawa Valley Vision today and discover the transformative benefits of optometric vision therapy.

Vision Therapy Explained

Optometric Vision Therapy, also known as "Vision Training," is a non-surgical intervention that helps improve various functions of the visual system, such as eye teaming, convergence, amblyopia, focusing muscle skills, hand-eye coordination and depth perception. Tailored to each patient's unique needs, vision exercises are prescribed and monitored by the supervising Optometrist. Vision Therapy utilizes a customized sequence of visual experiences using lenses, prisms, filters, 3D activities, and computer programs.


Vision therapy is suitable for individuals of all ages, from children struggling with learning difficulties to athletes aiming to enhance their performance. Vision training can effectively treat conditions like strabismus ("eye turns") and amblyopia ("lazy eye"). Studies show that children with learning difficulties, such as ADD, dyslexia, and non-specific reading disabilities, often have co-morbid vision problems contributing to their symptoms. Treating these vision issues with vision training can help to dramatically improve performance, confidence and comfort in children with learning or behavioural difficulties. Our Vision Therapy programs typically involves a once weekly in-office appointment with additional at-home exercises to reinforce new skills being discovered each week.

Identifying Signs & Symptoms of Vision Problems

The list below highlights typical signs and symptoms linked to issues with binocular vision, visual performance, or visual perception.


  • Blurry or double vision, difficulty focusing at any distance
  • Headaches, eye strain, and discomfort during or after visual tasks
  • Difficulty with reading and writing tasks, such as skipping lines, poor comprehension, and letter reversals
  • Issues with visual perception, including depth perception and judging distances
  • Challenges in sports and physical activities, including clumsiness and poor performance
  • Short attention span and easy distractibility during visual tasks.
  • Sensitivity to visual environments, patterns, screens, or lighting
  • Difficulty integrating multiple sensory stimuli and multitasking
  • Physical discomfort or unusual postures during visual tasks, such as tilting the head or rubbing the eyes
  • Preference for hands-on learning (kinesthetic) and challenges with social interaction and crowded environments
  • Dizziness, balance issues, nausea or visual disorientation


To book a comprehensive assessment for Vision Therapy, get in touch with us today.

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FAQs

  • Can vision problems be mistaken for learning disabilities, and how can optometrists help in such cases?

    Yes, vision problems can easily be mistaken for learning disabilities, ADHD, or dyslexia, as their associated behaviors often overlap. For instance, both children with vision problems and those with ADHD may struggle to sustain attention on academic tasks. It is essential for educators, parents, optometrists, and other healthcare practitioners to work together to rule out vision problems before diagnosing a learning disability. 


    While behavioural and developmental optometrists do not directly treat learning disabilities, they address the underlying visual factors that may exacerbate the issue. By identifying and managing vision-related problems, optometrists play a crucial role in supporting a child's overall learning and development, ensuring their visual health is not overlooked.

  • How long does vision therapy typically take, and what can I expect during the process?

    The duration of vision therapy varies depending on the individual's specific visual needs and the complexity of their visual challenges. A typical vision therapy program at Ottawa Valley Vision can range from a few months to over a year, with regular in-office sessions and at-home exercises. 


    During in-office sessions, our eye doctors and vision therapists will guide you or your child through a series of visual exercises using specialized equipment and tools designed to improve visual skills. 


    At-home exercises will be assigned to reinforce the progress made during in-office sessions. Throughout the therapy process, our team will closely monitor the progress and make necessary adjustments to the treatment plan to ensure optimal results. Regular reassessments will be conducted to evaluate improvement and determine the completion of the therapy program.

  • How do I know if I or my child needs vision therapy?

    The need for vision therapy can be determined through a comprehensive eye examination and a series of specialized tests conducted by our optometrists at Ottawa Valley Vision. Common signs that may indicate a need for vision therapy include difficulties with reading and writing, blurry or double vision, frequent headaches or eye strain, poor depth perception, and challenges in sports or other physical activities. 


    If you or your child are experiencing any of these symptoms, we recommend scheduling an appointment with one of our eye doctors for a thorough assessment and discussion of potential treatment options, including vision therapy.


Other Services

At Ottawa Valley Vision, we offer an extensive range of services tailored to cater to your unique eye care needs. From comprehensive eye exams for adults and children to prescription eye glasses and dry eye treatment, our experienced eye doctors are committed to ensuring optimal visual health for everyone.

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