How Vision Therapy Helps Kids Thrive in School and Sports

Vision is more than just seeing clearly; it’s about how the eyes and brain work together to process visual information. 

When children face issues like poor eye coordination, focus, or tracking, it can significantly impact their academic performance and athletic abilities. 

Vision therapy is a customized, non-invasive program that addresses visual challenges, helping kids excel in the classroom and in sports. 

Academic Success Through Vision Therapy

Learning heavily depends on vision for reading, writing, and processing visual information effectively.

Children with vision problems may struggle with:

• Eye Tracking: Difficulty following lines, causing skipped lines or losing their place.

• Focus: Trouble shifting or maintaining focus, like from a textbook to the board.

• Visual Processing: Challenges in interpreting and remembering visual information, affecting comprehension and problem-solving.

Real-Life Impact:

One student, "Emily," experienced headaches and frustration while reading. She often reversed letters and struggled to keep up in class. After completing a vision therapy program, Emily developed better eye tracking and focus, enabling her to enjoy reading and improve her grades dramatically.

My daughter was referred to Living Hope and Dr. Jang by our eye Doctor just over a year ago.  My daughter did not enjoy reading when she entered the program, as it hurt her eyes and she suffered from headaches 2-3 days per week.  My daughter worked with Heather weekly in person and had activities she would complete 3-4 nights at home.  We were thrilled to see her eyesight start to improve.  She started reading at will and the headaches disappeared!  We were skeptical about the program when we started but after seeing the results, we highly recommend Dr. Jang, Heather and the staff at Living Hope Vision!- R.E 

Boosting Athletic Skills with Vision Therapy

Sports require precise hand-eye coordination, peripheral awareness, and quick reaction times. 

Vision therapy helps athletes:

• Enhance Coordination: Improving in efficiency on how the eyes and body work together to catch, throw, or hit.

• Improve Depth Perception: Essential for accurately judging distances in sports like basketball or soccer.

• Efficient Tracking: Crucial for following fast-moving objects, such as a baseball or hockey

Real-Life Impact:

"Jake," a young soccer player, struggled with timing his kicks and judging ball distances. After completing a vision therapy program, Jake’s depth perception and reaction times improved, earning him a starting position on his team and boosting his confidence.

Transforming Lives with Vision Therapy at LivingHope Vision Clinic

At LivingHope Vision Clinic, we’ve seen firsthand how vision therapy changes lives. 

Kids who once struggled to keep up in school or sports have gone on to achieve their goals with newfound confidence and skills.

If your child is facing challenges in academics or athletics, vision therapy could be the key to unlocking their full potential. 

Contact us today!

And schedule an evaluation to discover how our personalized programs can help your child thrive.

Vision Therapy Hamilton

Best Eye Doctor Burlington