Helping you understand how vision therapy works and what to expect at Amarillo Neuro Vision.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vision Therapy
Vision therapy is a personalized, non-surgical program designed to improve how the eyes and brain work together. While glasses help you see clearly, vision therapy focuses on strengthening visual skills like tracking, focusing, coordination, and processing.
At Amarillo Neuro Vision, therapy is tailored to each patient to create lasting improvement in how vision functions.
At Amarillo Neuro Vision, therapy is tailored to each patient to create lasting improvement in how vision functions.
What is vision therapy?
Glasses and contact lenses correct clarity, but they do not address how the visual system functions.
Vision therapy works to improve how the eyes move, work together, and communicate with the brain—helping with issues that glasses alone cannot fix.
At Amarillo Neuro Vision, therapy is tailored to each patient to create lasting improvement in how vision functions.
Vision therapy works to improve how the eyes move, work together, and communicate with the brain—helping with issues that glasses alone cannot fix.
At Amarillo Neuro Vision, therapy is tailored to each patient to create lasting improvement in how vision functions.
How is vision therapy different from glasses or contacts?
Vision therapy can benefit both children and adults. It is especially helpful for:
At Amarillo Neuro Vision, therapy is tailored to each patient to create lasting improvement in how vision functions.
- Children struggling with reading or school performance
- Individuals with eye strain, headaches, or double vision
- Patients with coordination or tracking issues
- Those recovering from concussions or head injuries
- Even patients with 20/20 vision can benefit if their visual system is not functioning properly.
At Amarillo Neuro Vision, therapy is tailored to each patient to create lasting improvement in how vision functions.
Who can benefit from vision therapy?
Some common signs include:
- Difficulty reading or avoiding reading altogether
- Losing place or skipping lines
- Complaints of headaches or tired eyes
- Trouble focusing or paying attention
- Covering one eye while reading
How do I know if my child needs vision therapy?
Your first visit at Amarillo Neuro Vision is a comprehensive evaluation that goes beyond a standard eye exam.
We assess how the eyes and brain work together, looking at tracking, coordination, focusing, and visual processing. This allows us to identify the root cause of symptoms and determine if vision therapy is appropriate.
We assess how the eyes and brain work together, looking at tracking, coordination, focusing, and visual processing. This allows us to identify the root cause of symptoms and determine if vision therapy is appropriate.
What happens during the first visit?
The length of vision therapy varies depending on the individual and the condition being treated.
Most programs involve weekly sessions over several months. Progress builds over time as visual skills are strengthened step by step.
Most programs involve weekly sessions over several months. Progress builds over time as visual skills are strengthened step by step.
How long does vision therapy take?
No—vision therapy is effective for both children and adults.
While many children benefit from therapy during their learning years, adults can also experience significant improvement in visual comfort, focus, and performance.
While many children benefit from therapy during their learning years, adults can also experience significant improvement in visual comfort, focus, and performance.
Is vision therapy only for kids?
Coverage for vision therapy varies depending on your insurance plan.
We recommend contacting your provider to understand your benefits. Our team can also help guide you through what to expect and any available options.
We recommend contacting your provider to understand your benefits. Our team can also help guide you through what to expect and any available options.
Does insurance cover vision therapy?
At Amarillo Neuro Vision, we treat a variety of functional vision conditions, including:
- Convergence insufficiency
- Eye tracking disorders
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Eye turns (strabismus)
- Double vision
- Post-concussion vision issues
What conditions does vision therapy treat?
Yes. Vision therapy is a safe, non-invasive treatment that uses guided exercises and activities to improve visual function.
All programs at Amarillo Neuro Vision are customized and supervised to ensure they are appropriate for each patient.
All programs at Amarillo Neuro Vision are customized and supervised to ensure they are appropriate for each patient.
Is vision therapy safe?
The first step is scheduling a comprehensive vision evaluation.
From there, we’ll determine if vision therapy is the right fit and create a personalized plan to help you or your child move forward with confidence.
From there, we’ll determine if vision therapy is the right fit and create a personalized plan to help you or your child move forward with confidence.
How do I get started?
Still Have Questions?
We’re here to help. If you’d like to learn more about vision therapy in Amarillo or schedule an evaluation, our team is ready to guide you.
