For Adults

It’s never too late for adults to benefit from vision therapy (VT) . Adults with brain injuries, balance disorders, or digital eye strain can experience significant improvements through VT. The brain’s neuroplasticity—its ability to adapt and change—makes it possible to enhance visual function at any age. Just like exercising a muscle or learning an instrument, visual skills improve with focused practice.

Parents often realize they share vision problems similar to their children and wonder if it’s too late to get help. The answer is simple: it’s never too late! Vision therapy can address these challenges effectively, regardless of age.
Previously, scientists believed there was a "critical period" for treating conditions like strabismus (eye turns) and amblyopia (lazy eye). However, recent research disproves this, showing that optometric vision therapy can treat such disorders successfully at any age.

Dr. Sue Barry, a neurobiology professor and author of Fixing My Gaze, exemplifies how vision therapy can transform lives. Born cross-eyed, she underwent three eye muscle surgeries in childhood to straighten her eyes. Although she achieved "20/20" vision, she still struggled with reading because her eyes didn’t work together.

As an adult, she participated in vision therapy, which revealed the root cause of her difficulties: her eyes weren’t coordinating properly. Therapy gave her stereoscopic (3D) vision for the first time, a transformation she now shares widely with scientists, educators, and doctors to promote awareness about neuroplasticity and vision.

Unfortunately, many individuals with binocular vision dysfunctions go undiagnosed and endure lifelong struggles. Optometric vision therapy can change this. If you or someone you know has trouble with reading, learning, or visual comfort, contact our office today.

• Tiring quickly while reading

• Avoiding near work

• Losing place frequently while reading

• Confusing similar-looking words

• Poor reading comprehension

• Jerky eye movements or an eye turning in/out

• Blurred or intermittent double vision

• Headaches, dizziness, or nausea after reading

• Red, sore, or itchy eyes

• Squinting, rubbing eyes, or excessive blinking

• Tilting head or covering one eye while reading

If these symptoms resonate with you or your child, take our vision quiz. If many symptoms ring true, a functional vision evaluation may be the next step. Early detection and treatment through vision therapy can lead to life-changing improvements. Call our office today to get started!