Vision Therapy Associates

Phone (717)741-5531
2791 S. Queen St. - Rear

Fax (717) 741-5945
Dallastown, PA 17313

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* Vision Therapy Associates of York is a separate but affiliated practice of Weaver Eye Associates. Please be aware that Vision Therapy Associates may not be participating providers in many of the same insurance plans as Weaver Eye Associates. Please contact Vision Therapy Associates to verify coverage. *

What is Vision Therapy?

Can you see the Hidden 3-D Picture?

Many people who cannot see the secret picture ask if this means they have a problem with their eyes/vision. In fact, if you have spent time practicing and cannot see it or if you see it immediately it could mean that you have difficulty with how your eyes work together as a team. This however, is not how we decide if vision therapy is warranted.


Vision Therapy is an individually programmed sequence of activities designed to improve eye teaming, focusing, eye movements, development of visual perception/processing, or visual-motor integration (eye-hand coordination) skills.

The difficulties can range from simple refractive (eyeglass) conditions, to more complex problems of eye coordination (visual efficiency), and visual perception. Any of these difficulties, alone or in combination can be a factor contributing to learning disabilities.

Routine vision screenings at schools measure eyesight and eye health, but do not include the kind of testing that can identify vision related learning difficulties. Good vision is not just the ability to see clearly, but the ability to identify, interpret, comprehend, and act on what is seen.

 

The type of people who benefit from vision therapy include: 
* Individuals (children as well as adults) with strabismus (a drifting, 
  crossed or wondering eye), and amblyopia (lazy eye). 

* Individuals who have visual skill weakness which causes them to 
   lose their place, have headaches, or tired eyes when reading or 
   working on the computer. Many times, those who simply avoid close 
   work all together. 

* Individuals who have visual processing or visual skill difficulties which 
   hinder their academic performance or learning. 

 * Individuals who have visual disturbances related to a stroke or 
    brain injury.        

       
    These symptoms may indicate that you 
       or your child has a vision problem... 
       
    PHYSICAL CLUES
       * Unusual tiring of the eyes
       * Jerky eye movements, one eye turning in or out
       * Squinting, eye rubbing, or excessive blinking
       * Blurred or double vision
       * Headaches, dizziness, or nausea after reading
       * Head tilting, closing or blocking one eye when reading
       
       
       PERFORMANCE CLUES
       * Avoidance of near work
       * Frequent loss of place
       * Omits, inserts, or rereads letters/words
       * Confuses similar looking words
       * Failure to recognize the same word in the next sentence
       * Poor reading comprehension
       * Letter or word reversals after first grade
       * Difficulty copying from the chalkboard
       * Poor handwriting, misaligns numbers
       * Book held too close to the eyes
       * Inconsistent or poor sports performance
       
       
       SECONDARY SYMPTOMS
       * Smart in everything but school
       * Short attention span
       * Fatigue, frustration, stress
       * Irritability
       * Day dreaming
       
       
       LABELED
       * Lazy
       * Dyslexic
       * Attention deficit disorder
       * Slow learner
       * Behavioral problem
       * Juvenile delinquent
       * Working below potential

To learn more about vision therapy or schedule an appointment with Vision Therapy Associates contact:

Phone (717)741-5531 -  Fax (717) 741-5945
      
To see more fun and interesting visual effects click on the sights listed below:
Vision 3D
Children with Special Needs
Attention Deficit Disorder
Parents Active for Vision Education
Optometric Extension Program Foundation
 

 

The following is a list of insurance plans we currently accept. In addition, our office will complete and mail any insurance forms from insurance companies in which we are not providers, providing you pay in full at time of service.

  • South Central Preferred