{"id":17707,"date":"2021-09-22T17:56:56","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T17:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=17707"},"modified":"2021-09-22T18:38:58","modified_gmt":"2021-09-22T18:38:58","slug":"7-important-studies-on-the-efficacy-of-vision-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/guide-to-vision-therapy\/what-is-vision-therapy\/7-important-studies-on-the-efficacy-of-vision-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Important Studies on the Efficacy of Vision Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Has vision therapy been recommended, but you are unsure of its efficacy and success rate?<\/b><\/h2>\n

As researchers continue to report the efficacy of vision therapy for a range of vision problems, more and more people are eager to know if they too can benefit from this treatment program.<\/p>\n

There are many hundreds of evidence-based and peer reviewed published articles on vision therapy.<\/b><\/p>\n

Below is just a sampling of research studies to help you understand how office-based vision therapy with home-based reinforcement is an effective treatment for a variety of vision conditions, including lazy eye<\/a>, strabismus<\/a> (eye turns) and convergence insufficiency<\/a>, as well as reading and learning difficulties<\/a>.<\/p>\n

7 important vision therapy studies<\/b><\/h2>\n
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  1. Effective Treatment Identified for Common Childhood Vision Disorder<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Summary<\/b>: Although many eye doctors prescribe home-based therapy for children with convergence insufficiency, this study shows that office-based vision therapy, in combination with at-home reinforcement is most effective.<\/p>\n

    Published by: National Eye Institute (2008), \u2018More Effective Treatment Identified for Common Childhood Vision Disorder\u2019: Evidence-Based Treatment for Convergence Insufficiency<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    1. Best Treatment Determined for Childhood Eye Problem<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Summary:<\/b> Significant improvements found among 75% of the children with convergence insufficiency who attended weekly sessions of office-based vision therapy and completed 15 minutes of at-home exercises, five days a week for 12 weeks.<\/p>\n

      Published by: Mayo Clinic (2008): \u2018Best Treatment Determined for Childhood Eye Problem<\/i>\u2019 : Treatment of Convergence Insufficiency with Vision Therapy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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      1. Effective Treatment of Convergence Insufficiency (CI)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Summary<\/b>: Up to 8.3% of people have convergence insufficiency. This study compares intensive office-based vision therapy with a minimally intensive home-based program. The researchers discovered that intensive office-based vision therapy was most effective.<\/p>\n

        Published by: Kushner Burton J. \u2018The Treatment of Convergence Insufficiency. Archives of Ophthalmology 2005\u2019<\/i>, 123:100-101. Complete article \u2013 PDF version<\/a><\/p>\n

        Contact an eye doctor near you<\/a> who provides vision therapy if you or your child has been diagnosed with a vision problem that can be treated with vision therapy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        SEE RELATED: <\/b>Vision Therapy: How Do I Get Started?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t

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