Vision Therapy

Vision Therapy is a type of Physical Therapy.  Like other forms of physical therapy, with vision therapy, optimum results require much more than visual acuity or binocular eye muscle control.  Vision therapy integrates visual acuity and binocular function  plus detailed brain function activities that collectively control thousands of components of our entire bodies coordinated actions.  Your visual system is your steering system.  Vision Therapy makes it better.

DO YOU KNOW THE SYMPTOMS ?

• Frequent loss of place when reading
• Confuses similar words
• Poor reading comprehension
• Sloppy handwriting
• Failure to recognize the same word in next sentence
• Complains of eyes hurting or headaches after reading
• Avoidance of close work (such as reading)
• Attention problems

We provide complete diagnostic and therapeutic care for children and adults with these type of vision problems. 

            eye tracking

            eye teaming (Strabismus or Amblyopia)

            eye focusing (Visual Acuity) 

            Learning-related vision problems

            Visual Information Processing 

            Computer related vision problems

            Sports vision

            Aquired brain injury related vision problems

 What is Vision Therapy?

Vision therapy is a sequence of therapy procedures that are individually prescribed and monitored by the doctor to develop efficient visual skills and visual processing. Vision therapy is prescribed following a comprehensive evaluation of the visual system. 

The vision therapy program is based on the results of standardized tests, the patients specific signs and symptoms plus a careful look at the needs of the patient.

The use of lenses, prisms, filters, occluders, specialized instruments and computer programs is an integral part of vision therapy. Typically, vision therapy is administered as a combination of in-office visits combined with prescribed, daily, home-vision therapy procedures.

The in-office therapy is designed to make the patient aware of his or her visual deficiencies under controlled conditions. Then by a feedback process the patient is taught strategies to improve visual performance.

Home therapy is directed at practicing the newly learned visual skills until the initial conscious effort becomes automatic.

Vision Therapy Team 

Dr. Perez has extensive knowledge in vision therapy and in examining the pediatric population. She recommends that all patients have their first eye exam at 2 months of age. Dr. Perez is therapeuticallly board certified in the treatment of eye disease.

Claudia Perez-Cox received her bachelor's degree and teaching credential from San Diego State University. She was a teacher in the Chula Vista Elementary School District for seven years. Claudia loves working with children and is very excited to be a part of the vision therapy team. She lives in East Chula Vista with her husband and two children.

Call 619-216-3937 for information on scheduling and fees.

  Services and Expenses for Vision Therapy are Eligible FSAFEDS (flex spending accounts) 

 https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/eligibleexpenses.asp#V

Visit The American Optometric Association Website for the Optometry position paper on vision therapy.