an individualized, supervised, non-surgical treatment program designed to correct eye movements and visual-motor deficiencies
Vision training, also known as vision therapy or orthoptics, consists of a variety of programs to enhance visual performance.
It sounds like you are talking about vision therapy. The only problem is that without a thorough evaluation, I can't really tell you what types of exercises would help you personally. Seek advice from an optometrist who specializes in vision therapy in your area.
A carefully and individually tailored program of vision therapy should result in a gradual improvement in whatever complex visual function is being addressed.
J. Baxter Swartwout has written: 'Optometric Vision Therapy Manual'
Tunnel vision can be managed but may not be completely cured. Treatment options such as eye exercises, vision therapy, and in some cases, surgery, can help improve peripheral vision and reduce the severity of tunnel vision. However, the underlying cause of tunnel vision will determine the effectiveness of treatment.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a common form of anorexia treatment. This therapy's goal is to change the unreal vision of the patient while restructuring a normal eating pattern.
Vision therapy will only help with the IQ if the reasons for the low result include the childs' inability to see the questions correctly. There are herbal treatments for helping with brain, which include the B vitamins, Folic Acid, Soy Lecithin. Unfortunately the above poster has common misconception about what vision therapy is. Vision therapy is not limited to helping the patient see clearly. 80% of all information being processed by the brain is visual information. Vision is the process of visual input being transmitted from the eyes to the brain, the brains interpretation and processing of this information which ultimately leads to an output. I do not know the nature of this child's vision problems, but as a Vision Therapist I have worked with hundreds of children with visually related learning disabilities such as ADD, dyslexia, letter and number reversals, tracking issues (skipping and re-reading words). I would suggest the child has a visual efficiency information by an Optometrist who is a fellow in the College of Optometrist's in Vision Development. This doctor will evaluate the impact of the child's vision on academic performance and make suitable recommendations for treatment.
the type of therapy is known as vision training (also known as eye exercises)
It could be a developmental disability. Ask a developmental optometrist for further vision therapy testing.
Binocular vision problems, such as strabismus or amblyopia, can often be corrected through various treatments like vision therapy, prism glasses, or surgery depending on the specific issue. It is important to consult with an eye care professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan.
Orthoptics treats muscle problems by considering only strength; it does not focus on neurological and visual-motor factors as vision therapy does
Children with SBS may need physical therapy, speech therapy, vision therapy, and special education services