Vision therapy is a key tool in eye and vision health care at any age. Although it is often associated with children who have learning or visual coordination problems, adults can also benefit from the practice of these exercises. From Enfoca’t, we want to explain what vision therapy is, its benefits in adulthood and how it can help you improve your well-being and quality of life.
What is vision therapy?
Vision therapy is an optometric treatment based on personalized exercises designed to improve visual perception and coordination. Through progressive training, as if it were a gym for the eyes, it seeks to optimize the functioning of the visual system and alleviate symptoms related to eye strain or lack of efficiency in vision.
Although many visual problems develop in childhood, adults can also experience difficulties that affect their daily lives, especially due to prolonged exposure to screens or the practice of activities that demand constant eye strain.
Does vision therapy work for adults?
Unlike children, whose visual system is still developing, vision therapy in adults focuses on the rehabilitation and optimization of established visual skills. Although it is not a miracle solution, it is an effective adjunct in the treatment of various conditions and a preventive method that offers very good results in improving ocular performance.
Benefits of vision therapy for adults
Vision therapy exercises can provide multiple benefits in the daily and professional lives of adults. Among the main ones are:
- Reduction of visual fatigue: Ideal for those who spend many hours in front of computer screens, cell phones or performing tasks that require prolonged focus.
- Improved eye coordination and mobility: Fundamental for activities that require visual precision, such as reading, driving or playing sports.
- Recovery of visual skills: In cases of partial loss of vision quality due to accidents, trauma or ocular pathologies.
- Increased work performance: More efficient vision improves productivity and reduces discomfort such as headaches and eye strain.
- Support to other optical treatments: It can be a very effective complement for people with strabismus, lazy eye or focusing problems, helping to improve the effectiveness of other optical treatments.
How is vision therapy performed?
Vision therapy for adults follows a structured program consisting of two phases:
- Intensive phase: several face-to-face sessions with the specialist are performed, combined with exercises at home. The duration will vary according to each case.
- Maintenance phase: After the initial improvement, periodic reviews are carried out to ensure that progress is maintained over time.
At Enfoca’t we design fully customized programs adapted to the specific needs of each person, using tools such as prisms, training lenses and various visual coordination exercises.
Conclusion
Vision therapy is not exclusively for children; adults can also benefit from this treatment to improve their quality of life, reduce eye discomfort and enhance their visual performance and coordination. If you experience visual fatigue, difficulty focusing or any other vision-related problem, Enfoca’t will create the perfect vision therapy for you. Consult with our team through our website or by calling 673 04 83 14 and take the first step towards a more efficient and healthy vision!
