Vision Therapy Research
The research is crystal clear: vision therapy worksWe’re here to help.
When our patients first learn about vision therapy, they can be skeptical. It sounds too good to be true. A non-surgical, effective, lasting treatment for functional vision problems?
We get it. And while we see the life-changing results of vision therapy every day, we know that when it comes to your family, you want to make absolutely certain you’re making the right decision. (We feel the same way about our families!)
That’s why we’ve compiled a wealth of research that supports the effectiveness of vision therapy.
Feel free to dive in—and don’t be afraid to ask us questions.
Research Links
Vision Therapy for Children: A Parent’s Guide – Dr. Gary Heiting, OD
The Scientific Basis for and Efficacy of Optometric Vision Therapy – Dr. Kenneth Ciuffreda, OD
Is there any good research to show that vision therapy is effective? – Dr. Dan Fortenbacher, FCOVD
Summary of Research on the Efficacy of Vision Therapy for Specific Visual Dysfunctions – Dr. Jeffrey Cooper, Professor of Clinical Optometry, SUNY College of Optometry
Convergence Insufficiency Treatment Trial (CITT) Study: Comparing in-office Vision Therapy to Pencil Push-ups – Archives of Ophthalmology
Evidence-Based Medicine: Part 1 – Dr. Leonard Press, FCOVD
Evidence-Based Medicine: Part 2 – Dr. Leonard Press, FCOVD
An Open Letter to Dr. X – Dr. Leonard Press, FCOVD
Vision Therapy & Learning Problems
Best Treatment Determined for Childhood Eye Problem – Mayo Clinic
Another Joint Statement Regarding Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, and Vision – A Rebuttal – Dr. Daniel Lack, OD
Optometric Care of the Struggling Student: For parents, educators, and other professionals – American Academy of Optometry
Vision Problems of Children with Individualized Education Programs – Dr. Jeffrey Walline & Dr. Erica Johnson Carder, Ohio State University
A SUMMARY OF RESEARCH AND CLINICAL STUDIES ON VISION AND LEARNING – College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD)
Vision, Learning, And Dyslexia – American Academy of Optometry & American Optometric Association
Dyslexia Study Raises Ire of Eye Docs – Review of Optometry
Amblyopia
The Amblyopia Library – A Vision Help Initiative
Developments in Amblyopia Treatment – Dr. Coralee Mueller
Amblyopia Research Supports Treatment Without Patching – Dr. Nate Bonilla-Warford
Amblyopia Research Compilation – Vision Help Blog, Dr. Len Press, FCOVD
Amblyopia Treatment – Eye Patching Alone is no Longer the Standard of Care – Dr. Dan Fortenbacher, FCOVD
College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) compilation lists
Position Papers – Several position statements from the American Academy of Optometry and the American Optometric Association
Optometry vs Ophthalmology
Optometrist vs Ophthalmologist – What’s the Difference?
The Interface Between Ophthalmology & Optometric Vision Therapy – Dr. Leonard Press
Eye Doctors Should Work Together to Decide on Strabismus Surgery
Strabismus
Evidence-Based Medicine: Strabismus Surgery Outcomes – Dr. Dominick Maino, FCOVD, MEd
All About Strabismus Surgery – Strabismus.org
The Cure – Dr. Rochelle Mozlin
Strabismus Treatment – Dr. Coralee Mueller
Stereo Sue – A Scientist’s Journey to Seeing in 3 Dimensions – Dr. Sue Barry
Neurologist Sue Barry’s TEDx Talk about her journey with vision therapy as an adult with Strabismus
Eye Doctors Should Work Together to Decide on Strabismus Surgery