{"id":17701,"date":"2021-09-22T17:40:13","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T17:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=17701"},"modified":"2021-09-22T17:40:13","modified_gmt":"2021-09-22T17:40:13","slug":"do-all-optometrists-provide-vision-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/guide-to-vision-therapy\/what-is-vision-therapy\/do-all-optometrists-provide-vision-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Do All Optometrists Provide Vision Therapy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Optometrists conduct over 85% of the <\/b><b>eye tests performed by all eyecare professionals<\/b>.<\/h2>\n<p>When you have a vision problem, it may be difficult to know where to turn. 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typically includes specific programs to treat:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy-for-children\/convergence-insufficiency-2\/\">Convergence Insufficiency<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy-for-lazy-eye\/amblyopia-lazy-eye\/\">Amblyopia (lazy eye)<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/a-guide-to-eye-turns\/strabismus-crossed-eyes\/\">Strabismus (crossed-eyes)<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/neuro-optometry\/vision-and-brain-injuries\/double-vision-diplopia\/\">Double vision<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Eye teaming and tracking problems<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Focusing difficulties<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Eye fatigue<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Depth perception and 3D vision difficulties<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Hand-eye coordination difficulties<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Visual perception and processing issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>If you feel you or your child could benefit from Vision Therapy, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\"><b>schedule an appointment with a vision therapy eye docto<\/b><\/a><b>r and they will answer all your questions<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>SEE RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/guide-to-vision-therapy\/what-is-vision-therapy\/vision-therapy-when-will-i-see-improvements\/\">Vision Therapy: When will I See Improvements?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find a Vision Therapy Eye Doctor Near You<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form 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necessary.<\/p>\n<h2><b>When to contact a developmental optometrist?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Developmental optometrists are generally recommended when there is a binocular visual dysfunction that affects a child\u2019s academic or athletic performances.<\/p>\n<p>A visual dysfunction can have major impacts on a child\u2019s grades, athletic abilities, behavior and even their self esteem. Poor academic success can cause a child to be mislabeled as \u2018lazy\u2019 or \u2018learning disabled\u2019.\u00a0 On the sports field, these children may be stigmatized as \u2018bad in sports\u2019 or \u2018clumsy\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><b>In many cases, these children are often just struggling as a result of a vision problem.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A developmental optometrist will understand that a vision problem may be at the root of these difficulties and assess the visual skills associated with these issues for a proper diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>An adult may be referred to a developmental optometrist if they show signs of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/digital-eye-strain\/\">digital eye strain<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy-for-children\/convergence-insufficiency-2\/can-adults-have-convergence-insufficiency\/\">convergence insufficiency<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/a-guide-to-eye-turns\/strabismus-crossed-eyes\/\">eye turns<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy-for-lazy-eye\/amblyopia-lazy-eye\/\">lazy eye<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/neuro-optometry\/vision-dizziness-and-imbalance\/\">dizziness<\/a>, or frequent headaches.<\/p>\n<p>Clear and comfortable vision is not only dependent on your vision clarity, but also on your visual skills, and how well your eyes work in sync with one another.<\/p>\n<p>A developmental optometrist can help with this.<\/p>\n<p><b>LEARN MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/guide-to-vision-therapy\/\">Guide to Vision Therapy<\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you or your child has a vision condition that can be treated with vision therapy, <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">schedule a functional vision evaluation with a developmental optometrist near you<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>If you or a child has a lazy eye or an eye turn, is reading below grade level or has an attention issue, they may benefit with vision therapy.<\/i><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Optometrists conduct over 85% of the eye tests performed by all eyecare professionals. 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