Vision Therapy
Retrain the Brain. Rebuild Vision. Unlock Potential.
Vision is more than just seeing 20/20. It’s how your brain and eyes work together to process the world, and when that connection is disrupted, it can affect everything from reading and learning to balance, coordination, and recovery from injury.
At Lynn Valley Optometry, our Vision Therapy programs are designed to improve how the eyes function, not just how they see. Whether your child struggles in school, you’ve experienced a concussion, or you’re an athlete looking to improve performance, we offer personalized programs tailored to your needs.
What Is Vision Therapy?
Vision Therapy is a doctor-directed, non-invasive treatment plan that uses eye exercises, specialized tools, and guided activities to strengthen the connection between your eyes and brain.
It’s commonly used to treat:
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Amblyopia (lazy eye)
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Strabismus (eye turn)
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Diplopia (double vision)
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Convergence insufficiency
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Eye tracking problems
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Visual processing challenges
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Post-concussion visual dysfunction
Programs are customized, hands-on, and progress-driven, with goals set and monitored by our team of optometrists and vision therapists.
Our Specialized Vision Therapy Programs
Amblyopia & Strabismus Treatment
Helping Eyes Work Together — Not Against Each Other
Amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus (eye turn) are binocular vision disorders that don’t resolve with glasses alone. Vision Therapy helps retrain the brain to use both eyes together, improving depth perception, visual clarity, and comfort.
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Effective at any age
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Often combined with patching or glasses
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Personalized exercises to improve eye teaming
Learning-Related Vision Problems
For Struggling Readers, Frustrated Students & Bright Kids Falling Behind
Some children with learning difficulties actually have undiagnosed visual processing issues. These problems often go unnoticed during routine eye exams but can significantly affect school performance.
Our therapy targets:
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Eye tracking across a page
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Visual memory and comprehension
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Eye teaming and focus endurance
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Spatial awareness and coordination
POST-TRAUMA VISION SYNDROME (PTVS) & CONCUSSION CARE
Rebuilding Visual Function After Brain Injury
Vision is one of the most affected systems following a concussion or head trauma. Many patients experience persistent symptoms like light sensitivity, dizziness, trouble reading, balance issues, and visual overwhelm - all signs of Post-Trauma Vision Syndrome (PTVS).
We offer a two-part neuro-visual evaluation that examines over a dozen areas of function, followed by a custom treatment plan.
Our approach addresses:
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Convergence, focusing, and tracking issues
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Visual midline shift
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Motion sensitivity and visual fatigue
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Coordination between central and peripheral vision
We also support your recovery with medicolegal reports, school or work accommodations, and direct insurance billing (HCAI, WSIB).
SPORTS VISION TRAINING
Give Your Game a Visual Edge
Whether you're an elite athlete or rising star, we offer custom training to sharpen the visual skills that fuel performance.
We help athletes improve:
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Depth perception
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Reaction time
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Hand-eye coordination
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Peripheral awareness
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Visual decision-making under pressure
Great for hockey players, skiers, soccer players, and more…
VISUAL REHABILITATION AFTER STROKE
Helping You Regain Visual Function & Independence
Strokes can affect the brain’s ability to process vision, leading to symptoms like double vision, tracking problems, and trouble with navigation or reading.
We provide:
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Personalized rehabilitation plans
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Gentle visual retraining to support daily function
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Collaboration with other care providers during recovery
We move at your pace, supporting every step with compassion and clinical care.
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