Who needs it?
Vision therapy often the recommended treatment for patients with:
- Accommodative Insufficiency/Infacility
- Convergence Insufficiency/Infacility
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Visual Perceptual Deficits
Symptoms of these disorders include:
- Headaches
- Blur at distance or near (that is not corrected with glasses/contacts)
- Double vision (Seeing two images when there should only be one)
- Poor depth perception
- Clumsiness
- Difficulty with reading
- Motion sickness
- Poor visual processing
- Reduced visual memory
At times, these deficits/disorders may present as:
- Learning disabilities (ie dyslexia)
- ADHD
Vision therapy, in the form of sports vision, has additionally been shown to be beneficial for athletes looking to improve their game.
Note: This service may ONLY be initiated after the completion of a Sensorimotor Exam.
How long does it take?
Each vision therapy session is 45 minutes to one hour long.
What does it include?
Each individual’s vision therapy plan is tailored to his/her specific diagnosis/diagnoses. That said, the end goal in all vision therapy plans is to help the VT student learn to use his/her eyes more efficiently to improve performance at home, work, and play.
After each session, VT students are given activities to work on at home. While some doctors recommend working on these activities 30+ minutes a day, we typically see improvement with consistent 5-10 minutes of home exercises a day.
How much does it cost?
The cost of Vision Therapy is variable, based on the number of sessions that end up being necessary to help the VT student reach his/her goals. The average patient needs 12-24 vision therapy sessions. These are split up into groups of 6 sessions with a progress check in between, plus a final assessment one month, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year after the completion of all home and in-office exercises.
At Renewal, a single session of vision therapy costs $100.
Though studies show in-office vision therapy to be the gold standard for treatment, we understand that weekly appointments may not be feasible for all patients. If you’re interested in VT, but aren’t sure how it may fit into your family’s busy schedule, contact us! We’re happy to work with you to find a plan that works for you.
How do I schedule?
Fill out our contact form, call or text us at 419-318-8791, DM us on Facebook/Instagram, or go directly to our online booking site to schedule your appointment! As we have limited staff, we request that all exams be booked a minimum of 24 hours before the appointment.
I’m interested, but I’m concerned about the cost…
At Renewal, one of our primary goals is to make quality eye care accessible for patients. Part of that is making our services affordable. While our exam fees are already lower than those at most private practices, we understand that times can be hard. Here are some ways that other individuals have paid for vision therapy (borrowed from The Vision Therapy Center):
- Care Credit: Care Credit is a reputable company that can help finance vision therapy. They provide a revolving line of credit that can be used for any type of medical expenses, including vision therapy. Additionally, they offer monthly payment plans that can bring your costs to under $100/month.
- PatientFi: Similar to CareCredit, Patientfi provides no interest loans for up to 24 months.
- Take out a home equity loan/home equity line of credit: This option provides low interest rates and inexpensive closing costs. Additionally, home equity loans/lines of credit are generally tax-deductible.
- Reach out to churches, friends, and family
- Get a credit card with zero percent APR introductory rates: Credit cards with low introductory APRs are a way that you can finance treatment without paying interest (provided you pay back the loan aggressively).
- Use your flex spending program: Based on your tax bracket, this may be a way to save on your costs by spending the money on a pre-tax basis.
- Appeal to community groups: In addition to friends and families, consider reaching out to local groups like the Lion’s Club. Lion’s Clubs are big supporters of vision care, and may be willing to help finance vision therapy.
- Apply for a Grant: There are various non-profits who offer grants for vision care, including vision therapy. Some options include SeeLearnSucceed, See to Learn Foundation, and Prevent Blindness.
- Keep an eye on our Facebook/Instagram pages for discount service announcements, or reach out to us to create a personalized payment plan. We’re happy to help.
Additionally, remember that vision therapy is an investment in your, or your child’s future. Enhancing vision today can reap dividends in the future.