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Computers and virtual screens have warped our eyes. These illnesses raise the subject of vision therapy.

Vision therapy is a tailored treatment to build, strengthen, or intensify visual skills to prevent visual process normalization.

Eyesight therapists do visual exercises to improve eyesight. Vancouver’s vision treatment doctors are all specialists.

Vision therapy treats many disorders. Effective therapy needs the development of visual talents and their connection with other systems to become automatic and allow the individual to attain their maximum potential. A prescribed visual therapy program aims to improve visual results, ease symptoms, comprehend patient needs, and improve quality of life. Expert ophthalmologists do this.

What is Visual Therapy?

These are therapies that have undergone evaluation in the ophthalmology community. The optometrist successfully applies them. Visual therapy has shown improvements in the following areas:

Reading, writing, spelling, math, completing assignments on time, enjoying reading, independence in activities, and less difficulty are all examples of academic achievement.
Symptoms: Less weariness, less double vision, comfort with long-term visual work, and improved depth perception.
Coordination: Improved balance, less clumsiness, more precise motor skills, and exercise.

The patient can engage in a variety of activities to improve their vision. You’ll have far better visual function if you do this. We always extend a warm welcome to you at our corporate headquarters in Vancouver, BC. You can also come to our clinic to discuss your issues with our experts, who also serve as eye doctors.

Visual Therapy for Learning Disabilities

Regarding difficulties in learning, it is known that a large part of them is due to poor development of visual skills. All of these can be resolved with the help of optometrists.

The main visual skills we are talking about are:

We can define eye mobility as the ability to focus the eyes on a point of interest, follow moving objects, and focus on objects precisely and effectively. They are especially important when reading and playing sports.

Enfoque: The ability to focus on distant and near objects and change that view quickly and accurately.
Binocular Vision: The ability of the two eyes to work together correctly. When we look at an object, both eyes must focus on the same point and a single common image must be created with the information from both eyes. This process is essential for developing so-called depth perception.
Depth Perception: This allows us to determine the distance between objects and see them in three dimensions.
Visual Memory: The ability to form and store mental images for future use or to create new images.
Visual Discrimination: The ability to recognize and distinguish a familiar image from a sentence.

These treatments, performed on the optometry branch, are successfully applied in the optometry clinic.

Vision therapy for children is also applied to children who have the same problems. These eye problems should be treated early in children. Otherwise, the eye problem may progress further. Especially school-age children should talk to an eye specialist and have their eyes checked.

Our vision therapy clinic, located in Vancouver BC, offers you and your children successful eye treatments. In this way, it is possible to have much healthier eyes.

Optometrists Vancouver BC

Optometrists are medical professionals with a specialty on eye and vision care. They are adept in identifying various visual defects in the eyes and advising corrective measures like glasses or contact lenses. Vancouver optometrists can give pre- and post-operative care for eye surgeries, identify and treat eye conditions, and offer advice on preserving excellent eye health.

The following are the primary responsibilities and tasks of an optometrist:

comprehensive eye examinations Optometrists do extensive eye exams to assess visual acuity, refractive errors, binocular vision, and eye health. They use a variety of techniques and tools to evaluate the overall health of the eyes, including retinal imaging, ophthalmoscopy, and visual field exams.
a prescription for corrective lenses: Optometrists determine the ideal prescription for glasses or contact lenses for each patient based on their visual needs and the results of any tests they perform. They account for issues with vision, such as presbyopia, refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism), and other issues.
Optometrists have received significant training in the identification and diagnosis of a number of eye illnesses and conditions, including glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eye syndrome. They may administer care as required or refer patients to ophthalmologists for specialist treatment.
Pre- and post-operative treatment: For patients who require eye surgery, such as LASIK or cataract surgery, optometrists provide pre-operative examinations and post-operative care. Following surgery, they ensure the patient has the clearest vision possible while handling any complications and monitoring the recovery process.
prescription for medication: For the treatment of eye conditions, optometrists are able to suggest particular medications, such as eye drops for inflammation or infection. However, based on federal or state laws, their prescribing authority may change in scope.
Patient counseling and education: Informing patients about proper eye hygiene, preventative measures to maintain good eye health, and preventative eye care methods is crucial for optometrists. On topics like screen usage, safety glasses, and eye-healthy eating practices, they might provide advice.

Please don’t hesitate to inquire if you have any specific questions or want to know more about optometry.

Difference Between Optometrist and Ophthalmologist

Optometrists and ophthalmologists both provide care for the eyes, albeit their training and experience levels vary. Optometrists provide primary eye care in addition to diagnosing common eye conditions and issuing prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses. Ophthalmologists, on the other hand, are medical specialists with a focus on eye and vision care who are capable of performing surgeries and managing complex eye conditions.

Directions

Iscope Vancouver is located on the 8th floor at 475 W Georgia St.

Parking

Street parking is available on Seymour St at an hourly rate. Underground parking is also available at an hourly rate. Follow signs for Diamond Parking to access to the underground parking, which is accessible from Seymour St. Above ground lot parking is available at an hourly rate. Follow signs for Impark to access the above ground lot parking, which is accessible from Richards St.

Hours

Monday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

All hours are subject to change and availability.

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