Advanced Vision Therapy Center

What does vision therapy do? Does it last long-term?

Vision therapy is a structured, individualized program designed to improve visual skills and correct functional vision problems. Unlike glasses or contact lenses, which compensate for vision issues, vision therapy retrains the brain and eyes to work together more effectively. While the benefits of vision therapy can be seen in the short term, many people wonder what the long-term outcomes are.

What Is Vision Therapy?
Vision therapy is a non-surgical, doctor-supervised treatment program designed to improve the way the eyes and brain work together. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as:
1. Strabismus (Crossed Eyes) and Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
2. Convergence Insufficiency (CI)
3. Eye Tracking and Teaming Issues
4. Binocular Vision Dysfunction
5. Visual Processing Disorders – Common in children with learning difficulties
6. Sports Vision Enhancement – Improving reaction times and depth perception

The Long-Term Benefits of Vision Therapy are
1. Enhanced Academic Performance
2. Better Hand-Eye Coordination and Athletic Performance
3. Reduced Eye Strain and Digital Fatigue
4. Improved Binocular Vision and Depth Perception
5. Long-Term Visual Comfort and Stability

Is Vision Therapy Right for Your Child?
If your child experience symptoms such as headaches, slow reading speed or poor reading comprehension, poor depth perception, slow visual processing or trouble with eye-hand coordination, vision therapy may be the solution. By addressing the root causes of vision problems rather than just the symptoms, vision therapy provides life-long benefits that enhance quality of life.

Contact Advanced Vision Therapy Center to schedule an evaluation and discover how vision therapy can transform the way your child sees the world. Visit our office in Boise, Idaho, or call (208) 377-1310 to book an appointment today.

Here are answers to the top 2 questions we hear the most. #1 What is vision therapy? and #2 What kinds of conditions can vision therapy treat?

#1: What is Vision Therapy?
Vision Therapy is a customized program designed to improve the way your eyes work together and how your brain processes visual information. It's a non-invasive, evidence-based approach to enhancing your visual skills, coordination, and overall visual function.

#2: Common Vision Problems Treated with Vision Therapy
Vision therapy is particularly beneficial for children, as it can address a wide range of visual challenges that can impact their academic performance, social development, and sports performance. Some of the most common vision problems that can be treated with vision therapy in children include:
Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
Eye Tracking Difficulties
Eye Misalignment (Strabismus)
Convergence Insufficiency
Visual-Motor Integration Deficits

Why Choose Advanced Vision Therapy Center?
Our team is awesome! We are dedicated to providing exceptional vision therapy services to children. Our team of highly trained and experienced vision therapists is committed to helping your child overcome visual challenges. We understand that every individual's visual needs are unique, which is why we develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each child.

Experience the transformative power of vision therapy at Advanced Vision Therapy Center. Contact us to schedule an assessment and take the first step towards helping your child unlock their true potential. Visit our office in Boise, Idaho or call to book an appointment. We look forward to meeting you!

Sports Vision Training – The Competitive Edge.

Natural athlete is a term we hear, but how many people really are natural athletes? Most athletes invest hours a week conditioning their body for play, practicing the game, and honing their individual performance. Athletes looking for a competitive edge turn to sports-vision training.

Athletes and coaches are becoming increasingly aware of the affect visual-neurocognitive skills have on a player's performance. Optimal visual performance can determine if a player makes the team, receives consistent playing time, or moves up to the next level of play.

If you are an athlete interested in enhancing your skills, or on a path to gain a competitive edge – it is time to enroll in a sports-vision training program at Advanced Vision Therapy Center. Our team of sports vision specialists are ready to help you improve the visual skills necessary to take performance to the next level.

Binocular Stimulation Therapy for Children with Amblyopia

For decades the mainstay of treatment for children with amblyopia was to use atropine drops or patch to occlude the “good” eye and force the “bad” eye to work harder. In essence penalize the “good” eye while attempting to stimulate the amblyopic eye. Children are often instructed to use atropine drops or patch (occlusion therapy) for six (6) months or longer. After which time it is not uncommon to then be diagnosed as having residual amblyopia. That's because the response to atropine drops or patching usually reaches a plateau before vision in the amblyopic nears that of the “good” eye.

Fortunately, as studies have been completed and clinical evidence on amblyopia treatment has accumulated, there is a shift away from relying on penalizing the “good” eye and toward binocular stimulation (both eyes working together) to improve binocular interaction and promote binocular vision. This is of particular importance because it is binocular vision that allows us to have depth-perception and see the world in 3D. Not important? Consider how vital depth perception is to determining how we move about in our surroundings, drive a car, or have the ability to participate in outdoor and sports activities.

Looking for an alternative to long-term use of atropine drops or patching? It's time to call Advanced Vision Therapy Center. We are accepting new patients. No referral needed.