September 20, 2024

How Can Poor Vision Affect Your Child’s Behavior?

It's not uncommon for parents to encounter behavioural problems in their children at some point in time. While there may be many reasons for a child acting out or being inattentive, research has shown that…
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It’s not uncommon for parents to encounter behavioural problems in their children at some point in time. While there may be many reasons for a child acting out or being inattentive, research has shown that poor visual skills can contribute to behavioral issues in children.

That’s because visual deficits, such as poor eye teaming and double vision, might contribute to your kid’s distractibility, hyperactivity, and frustration.

Fortunately, a personalized vision therapy program at Opto-mization NeuroVisual Performance in Victoria can help strengthen any poor visual skills and give your child the confidence they need to succeed in school and in life.

What are Poor Visual Skills?

Poor visual skills refer to problems with the way a child processes visual information. This can include issues with eye coordination, eye tracking, and focusing, among others. Children with poor visual skills may have difficulty reading, writing and participating in activities that require visual attention. This, in turn, may cause a child to act out and become frustrated.

People with poor visual skills have difficulty following instructions, paying attention, and doing tasks that require visual-motor coordination. Moreover, it’s not uncommon for kids with poor visual skills to have low self-esteem and social problems.

How Can Vision Therapy Address Behavioral Problems?

One way to address these vision-related behavioural problems is through vision therapy. Vision therapy is a customized treatment program that helps strengthen visual skills and processing. It can include a variety of activities such as eye exercises, the use of special lenses and prisms, and computer-based activities.

Your Victoria developmental optometrist provides vision therapy, which involves assessing and treating your child’s visual skills. Each vision therapy session is typically provided on a weekly basis, with progress monitored throughout the course of treatment.

While vision therapy isn’t a quick fix, it can lead to significant improvements in a child’s visual skills and behaviour.

Vision Therapy and Other Services in Victoria

If your child is struggling with behavioral problems or falling behind academically in school, we can help.

During your child’s eye exam, we’ll test for a wide range of visual skills and determine whether vision therapy can benefit your child.

By correcting your child’s underlying visual problem, you’ll enable them to succeed academically and socially with greater ease.

To schedule your child’s functional visual evaluation, call Opto-Mization Optometry & Vision Therapy today!

Our practice serves patients from Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, and Vancouver Island, British Columbia and surrounding communities.

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  • What is Neuro-Optometry?

    Neuro-Optometry focuses on the intricate connection between your visual system and the brain, extending beyond traditional eye care to assess functional vision. This branch of optometry examines how your eyes track, move, coordinate, and how your brain processes depth, motion, and balance. Disruptions in these functions can lead to a range of issues including headaches, migraines, dizziness, balance challenges, post-concussion symptoms, reading difficulties, and attention deficits (ADHD). By exploring these functional areas, we also identify opportunities to enhance performance in activities such as sports, reading speed, and cognitive processes.

  • What is Vision Therapy?

    At Opto-Mization, vision therapy is a specialized, personalized program aimed at improving visual skills and abilities. It goes beyond traditional vision therapy to help improve how the eyes and brain work together, addressing visual-motor and perceptual-cognitive challenges to enhance overall visual function. It’s more than just exercises; it’s a pathway to better vision and improved daily life.

  • Do you Provide Regular Eye Exams and General Optometric Services?

    Yes, alongside vision therapy and neuro-optometry, we offer comprehensive eye exams and general optometry services. Our experienced optometrists perform thorough eye exams to evaluate overall eye health, identify any eye conditions or diseases, and prescribe corrective lenses when beneficial.

  • Who is the Ideal Candidate for Vision Therapy and Neuro-Optometry?

    Vision therapy and neuro-optometric rehabilitation can help individuals of all ages. Whether you’re struggling with visual processing issues, binocular vision disorders, amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (eye misalignment), or have sustained a brain injury, our services might be beneficial for you. Contact us to discuss if our tailored approach can meet your specific needs and goals.

  • Do I Need a Referral to See an Optometrist at Opto-Mization?

    No, you do not need a referral for an eye exam at Opto-Mization. We welcome anyone who suspects they might benefit from our services, whether you’re experiencing symptoms of visual discomfort or just want to ensure optimal visual performance. Feel free to reach out and schedule your appointment directly with us to take the first step toward understanding and improving your visual function.

  • Do You Direct Bill Insurance?

    Yes, we offer direct billing for a variety of insurance plans to make the process as seamless and hassle-free as possible for our patients. Our knowledgeable staff is well-versed in working with insurance providers, ensuring that you can maximize your benefits while minimizing out-of-pocket expenses for our services, including vision therapy and eye exams.