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Who Does it Help?

Who Benefits from Vision Therapy?

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Vision therapy helps people of all ages retrain the way their eyes and brain work together. When these systems are out of sync, everyday tasks like reading, driving, focusing at a computer, or playing sports become harder than they should be.

Whether you’re a parent worried about your child’s reading struggles, an adult dealing with persistent eye strain, or an athlete aiming for sharper performance, vision therapy provides a non-invasive, personalized path to more comfortable and efficient vision.

Children
Adults
Athletes

Children

Clear eyesight is only part of the story. Many children see “20/20,” yet still struggle with reading, tracking, comprehension, and staying focused. Vision therapy strengthens the underlying visual skills that support learning and attention.

Children often benefit when they experience:

  • Trouble keeping their place while reading
  • Frequent letter reversals or skipping lines
  • Slow reading or poor comprehension
  • Headaches, eye rubbing, or frustration with homework
  • Difficulty copying from the board
  • Challenges with balance, coordination, or catching a ball
  • A diagnosis such as amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (eye turn), or convergence insufficiency

Signs Your Child May Need Vision Therapy

  • Avoids reading or becomes frustrated easily
  • Reverses letters or numbers
  • Loses place or skips words
  • Slow homework completion
  • Poor handwriting
  • Frequent headaches
  • Difficulty with catching or coordination
  • Teacher concerns about attention or reading

Adults

Adults are often surprised to learn that vision therapy is not just for kids. The adult brain remains adaptable, and strengthening visual skills can significantly improve comfort and performance — especially for adults who spend long hours on screens or who have lingering symptoms from past issues.

Adults commonly benefit when experiencing:

  • Eye strain, fatigue, or headaches at work
  • Difficulty focusing between near and far
  • Double vision or reduced depth perception
  • A history of concussion or traumatic brain injury
  • Motion sensitivity or dizziness related to visual tasks
  • Long-standing binocular vision issues that were never treated

Why Adults Benefit — Even Later in Life

  • Neuroplasticity allows visual skills to improve at any age
  • Long-standing issues become more noticeable with screen-heavy work
  • Vision therapy relieves strain and supports work comfort
  • Helps reduce double vision
  • Effective for post-concussion symptoms
  • Strengthens visual processing and endurance

Athletes

In sports, vision is more than seeing clearly — it’s about how quickly and accurately your brain interprets what your eyes see. Training these skills can elevate performance, boost confidence, and reduce reaction-based errors.

Athletes benefit when looking to improve:

  • Tracking balls or fast-moving objects
  • Depth perception and timing
  • Eye-hand coordination
  • Reaction speed
  • Peripheral awareness
  • Focus during fast transitions
  • Balance and spatial judgment

Sports Vision Skills We Train

  • Dynamic visual acuity
  • Tracking and pursuit accuracy
  • Depth and spatial judgment
  • Rapid focus shifting
  • Peripheral vision expansion
  • Visual reaction time
  • Eye-hand coordination
  • Anticipation and timing

Take the First Step Toward Clearer, More Comfortable Vision

With both in-office and remote therapy options, we make care accessible and convenient. At Portland Vision Therapy, we combine cutting-edge technology with compassionate care to deliver real, lasting change.

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Middle St Office

152 Middle St.
Portland, ME 04103

(207) 800-7662