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What is Vision Therapy

The eyes have two muscle systems which must work together. One system aims at a target and the other focuses on the target. When these two systems are not coordinated they fatigue. The result can be eye strain, headaches, and blurred or double vision. Vision therapy eliminates these symptoms by bringing these muscle systems under voluntary control, and then re-educating the muscle systems to work more effectively.

“Here's an analogy: When a person learns to ride a bicycle, the learning process is mentally demanding and physically exhausting. It feels awkward trying to coordinate arms, legs, handlebars, and pedals while staying balanced!

However, over time with patience and success, riding a bike becomes more and more natural. What was difficult becomes nearly automatic and you don’t tire as easily. Through practice, you’ve learned new physical and mental skills; what was initially demanding is now easy and even fun! And once you’ve learned, you’ll always know how to ride a bike. This is what vision therapy is about— automating the reflexes.  This is accomplished through specialized eye exercises. Eye exercises can improve how your eye muscles work and relieve your symptoms.

The Home Vision Therapy System (HTS)

We now offer the latest technology in helping treat your focusing and reading problems. The HTS system is a computer-based series of eye exercises that you perform either at home or at work on any computer that has internet access.

Many students and adults have 20/20 vision, yet they may have a muscle problem. When the eye muscles are not used properly, they fatigue, which can lead to eye strain, headaches, blurred vision, skipping lines when reading, even double vision.

Our eyes were never intended for spending long periods of time on close work – such as reading or at a computer. Eyestrain is caused by the visual demands of modern living. HTS re-educates your eye muscles to work more effectively.