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Can Vision Therapy Cure Strabismus?

A young adult crossed eyes.

Eye conditions can manifest in many forms, one of which is crossed eyes. Also known as strabismus, this condition develops when the eyes cannot work together effectively, causing one eye to misalign and turn in another direction.
While this condition primarily impacts children, adults can develop strabismus as well.
While there are several treatment options available for strabismus, ​​vision therapy is an effective and non-invasive way to manage and treat this condition. Vision therapy focuses on using specialized exercises, tools, and activities to help improve visual skills by teaching the eyes how to work together more efficiently. […]

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How Eye Tracking Problems Can Lead to Difficulty Reading

A frowning child holds their head with one hand while they struggle to read the book in front of them.

In our information-heavy world, reading is an essential skill for work, play, and connecting with others. However, for some people, reading can present unique challenges. Recent studies suggest that eye tracking problems may contribute to reading difficulties.
Eye tracking problems can make it hard to keep your place on a page and move from one sentence to the next. These issues may also lead to accidentally adding or missing words when reading, making comprehension more difficult.
Luckily, eye care professionals can help improve eye tracking through treatments like vision therapy. This can lead to improved reading, academics, and confidence. […]

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Why Do I Get Vertigo While Driving?

A person wearing glasses sits behind the steering wheel of their car.

Vertigo can be a concerning and unsettling experience, especially when it strikes while you’re behind the wheel. For many drivers who experience vertigo, understanding the triggers and managing the symptoms is crucial for both safety and peace of mind.  When there is a gap between the movement around you and how your brain processes that […]

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What Causes Eye Misalignment?

Close up of a young boy wearing a helmet with strabismus (crossed eyes)

Imagine looking at the world through a lens that’s slightly off-kilter; that’s the reality for those with eye misalignment. This condition affects your binocular vision, which simply means how well your eyes work together. You may have eye misalignment from birth, but it could be caused or triggered by brain injuries, diabetes, thyroid disease, or […]

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What is Vertical Heterophoria?

A young woman experiencing dizziness and holding her hands to the side of her head

Few things are as frustrating as experiencing headaches, dizziness, or difficulty visually focusing without being able to put a finger on what’s causing it. However, if you have, you may be one of many people who suffer from vertical heterophoria (VH). Vertical heterophoria, also known as VH, is a binocular vision condition caused by a […]

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Why Vision Therapy Benefits Children

A young girl wearing filtered lenses to perform vision therapy exercise

Vision therapy is an excellent way to improve the relationship between the eyes and the brain, helping vision function at its best. Doctors can recommend vision therapy for patients of any age, but this treatment is common in children. Is there a reason vision therapy benefits children?  Continue reading to learn more about vision therapy, […]

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Our Locations

Peoria

Find us just south of the Sheridan & Glen intersection, on the same side of the road as Marco’s Pizza and across the street from Walgreens.

To contact our Vision Therapy department, please call 309.670.2020 ext. 2, then choose Option #2 to be directed to VT.

  • 4727 N Sheridan Road
  • Peoria, IL 61614

Washington

You can find our office on North Cummings Lane, right next door to Rock Valley Physical Therapy. We offer plenty of parking in front of our clinic with accessible parking stalls.

To contact our Vision Therapy department, please call 309.670.2020 ext. 2, then choose Option #2 to be directed to VT.

  • 1009 North Cummings Lane
  • Washington, IL 61571
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