Vision therapy includes eye exercises and perceptual training. It is sometimes also called optometric vision training and may include the use of different color lenses. The American Academy of Pediatrics indicates that this treatment is based on the assertion that faulty eye movement and sensitivities cause behavioral problems. This treatment has not been proven to be effective.
Vision therapy is normally used to treat lazy eyes, crossed vision, double vision and convergence insufficiency and...
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