“Vision guides daily function, and vision therapy can help to improve quality of life.”
Kathryn Tuazon, MS, OTR/L, an occupational therapist at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
Vision Therapy in New Jersey
We Can Improve Quality of Life for Patients with Vision Problems
Our occupational therapists provide vision therapy to patients who need to maintain or improve visual skills, visual processing, visual endurance and the ability to interpret visual information. The goal of vision therapy is to make visual tasks easier, more efficient and more comfortable for adult and pediatric patients. Vision therapy may improve quality of life for people who are living with conditions such as:- Concussion
- Diabetes
- Eye trauma
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Traumatic brain injury
- Parkinson’s disease
When to Seek Vision Therapy
We care for patients who are experiencing the following problems with their vision:- Blurry vision
- Difficulty reading
- Difficulty tracking moving objects
- Double vision
- Eye fatigue
- Eye strain
- Light sensitivity
- Missing vision/visual field cuts
- Poor visual endurance
- Problems with peripheral vision
- Vision-induced headache or dizziness
Treatment Options for Vision Therapy
We offer a full range of services designed to help patients experiencing vision problems. These services include:
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Why Choose Hackensack Meridian Health for Vision Therapy
- Excellence: Our vision therapy team includes board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians and licensed occupational therapists, allowing patients to access a full range of treatments and services to meet their needs. Our specialists are leaders in vision therapy and follow the latest, evidence-based guidelines to develop treatment plans.
- Patient Experience: Each patient’s vision therapy plan is highly personalized to address their symptoms, condition and environment.
- Expertise: Our specialists are at the forefront of this new approach to treating vision problems.
Patient Testimonials
“The eyes function through fine muscles, which are among the most overused in the body. Vision therapy can treat problems with these muscles, helping them to become stronger and work together properly.”
Kathryn Tuazon, MS, OTR/L, an occupational therapist at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
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