Vision Therapy

What is Vision Therapy?

Vision therapy is a safe, drug-free, and effective treatment for both children and adults. While visual acuity,the "20/20" part of vision requires glasses to correct, visual skills like tracking, focusing, and eye teaming must be learned and developed. The good news is these skills can be improved at any age.

Does My Child Have a Vision Problem?

It is estimated that 1 in 10 children have a vision problem severe enough to affect their learning in school. The challenge is that standard school vision screenings can miss up to half of these problems because they only test whether a child can see the letters on a chart, not whether their eyes are actually working together properly.

If your child is struggling with reading, attention, or learning despite trying hard, their eyes may be the missing piece.

A comprehensive vision exam with Dr. Kowallis can check all aspects of eye health, vision, and visual skills and make sure your child is not struggling unnecessarily with an undiagnosed vision problem.

What is Interactive Metronome?

Interactive Metronome is a specialized tool we use as part of vision therapy. It works as a feedback system that uses sound and vision together to help organize a person's timing and coordination.

By helping the brain match and coordinate its timing, it can improve how information is processed and how a person responds to their environment. For children especially, this can make a significant difference in attention, learning, and overall performance.

Who Can Vision Therapy Help?

Vision therapy is effective for a wide range of conditions including:

Reading and learning difficulties
Convergence insufficiency (eyes not working together)
Lazy eye and eye turns
Poor attention and focus
Headaches and eye strain from reading or screen use
Sports performance and reaction time
Brain injury and concussion recovery

What Does Treatment Look Like?

Vision therapy is done right here in our office in a series of personalized sessions. Dr. Kowallis will evaluate your specific visual skills and build a program designed around your needs not a one size fits all approach.

Ready to Find Out if Vision Therapy is Right for You?

Give us a call at (417) 374-1088 and we will get you scheduled for a comprehensive evaluation. You may be surprised at what we find and what we can do about it.