Vision Therapy & Visual Rehabilitation in Grand Haven, MI

Clear vision is more than just seeing 20/20. It’s about how your brain and eyes work together as a team to process and interpret visual information. When this communication is inefficient, it can lead to a host of problems that glasses or contacts can’t fix. At Grand Haven Eyecare, Dr. Cynthia Geneva, OD, specializes in vision therapy, a customized and non-invasive program designed to improve the communication between your eyes and brain. Think of it as physical therapy for your visual system.

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What Is Vision Therapy?

Vision therapy is a supervised program of visual exercises and activities tailored to each patient’s needs. It’s a powerful tool for correcting visual-motor and visual-perceptual deficiencies that can affect learning, work, and daily life. Instead of strengthening eye muscles (which are already incredibly strong), vision therapy trains the brain to control the eyes more effectively, helping them work together as a single, coordinated team.

Who Can Benefit from Vision Therapy?

Vision therapy is not just for children; it can be highly effective for adults as well. Dr. Geneva’s expertise in this field allows her to help patients with a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Amblyopia (Lazy Eye): This condition occurs when the brain favors one eye, causing vision to deteriorate in the weaker eye. Vision therapy helps retrain the brain to use both eyes together.
  • Strabismus (Crossed or Wandering Eyes): Vision therapy can help improve eye alignment and coordination, often providing an alternative or supplement to surgery.
  • Convergence Insufficiency: A common condition where the eyes struggle to turn inward to focus on near objects, leading to eye strain, headaches, and blurry or double vision during reading.
  • Eye Tracking & Focusing Issues: Difficulty tracking a line of text while reading or smoothly shifting focus from near to far can significantly impact academic performance.
  • Post-Concussion Vision Syndrome: Traumatic brain injuries can disrupt the visual system, causing symptoms like double vision, light sensitivity, and balance issues. Vision therapy helps to rehabilitate these visual skills.
  • Digital Eye Strain: Extended use of computers and digital devices can lead to chronic eye fatigue and discomfort.

How Does a Vision Therapy Program Work?

Your journey begins with a comprehensive functional vision exam with Dr. Geneva. This specialized evaluation will identify the root cause of your visual symptoms. If vision therapy is recommended, Dr. Geneva will create a personalized program tailored to your specific needs.

Your therapy sessions will involve a series of activities and exercises performed both in-office and at home. We use a variety of tools, including specialized lenses, prisms, and filters to make the exercises engaging and effective. Over time, these sessions will help you develop the fundamental visual skills necessary for clear, comfortable, and efficient vision.

Ready to See the Difference?

Many patients are surprised to learn that their long-standing symptoms of eye strain, headaches, and difficulty with school or work are actually caused by an underlying visual dysfunction. Vision therapy can be a life-changing solution.

Contact Grand Haven Eyecare today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Cynthia Geneva, OD, and find out if vision therapy is the right solution for you or your child. We are proud to serve families in Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg, and the surrounding West Michigan communities.