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Vision therapy (VT), or behavioral optometry, is an umbrella term for alternative medicine treatments using eye exercises, based around the pseudoscientific claim that vision problems are the true underlying cause of learning difficulties, particularly in children. [1]
Vision rehabilitation (often called vision rehab) is a term for a medical rehabilitation to improve vision or low vision. In other words, it is the process of restoring functional ability and improving quality of life and independence in an individual who has lost visual function through illness or injury.
A vision therapist, usually either an orthoptist or optometrist, works with patients that require vision therapy, such as low vision patients. Commonly, vision therapy is performed in children who develop problems with their vision mostly because they are using their eyes up close. This type of therapy is however generally used in patients who ...
Sports Vision: Some behavioral optometrists work with athletes to enhance their visual performance in sports. Research: Studies and research findings that suggest the effectiveness of vision therapy, particularly for certain specific conditions. Examples of a few areas where positive scientific evidence for vision therapy exists:
A number of recent clinical trials have suggested that gene therapy could help treat diseases of the eye that cause vision loss. This Special Feature explores the current evidence and outstanding ...
Frederick Brock made many contributions to vision therapy, and his work focussed mainly on the application of vision training to the diagnosis and therapy of binocular dysfunction. [1] Brock trained his patients with rich stereo images which closely resembled the natural environment, and favored these over the use of (simplified) stereographs. [2]
When online therapy may not work While mental health experts generally recommend online therapy, they say there are a few situations where it may not have the same impact as seeing someone in person.
Red light therapy uses low-level light to treat skin conditions, reduce inflammation, and speed up healing. Does it work? Experts discuss the benefits and risks.