What treatment might be offered?
Not everyone will need treatment. If treatment is recommended, it will be based on the findings of your assessment and tailored to your individual needs.
1. Lens therapy
Some people benefit from specially prescribed lenses to support comfortable and efficient vision for particular activities. This may include:
- Spectacles or contact lenses for specific tasks.
- Prism lenses.
- Reading additions, bifocals, progressive or degressive lenses.
- Special filters or precision tints where clinically appropriate.
2. Vision therapy
Vision therapy is a personalised programme of activities designed to improve the efficiency and coordination of the visual system. It is a non-surgical, non-invasive approach that may be recommended for some patients.
Despite its name, vision therapy involves much more than eye exercises. Depending on your individual needs, activities may include eye movement and focusing tasks, balance and coordination, movement, speaking, writing, ball skills, games and computer-based activities.
Your programme will be individually designed by your optometrist using the results of your assessment. Progress is monitored regularly, and the programme is adjusted as your visual skills develop.
3. Environmental Modifications
Sometimes small changes to the environment or the way a task is carried out can make visual activities more comfortable and efficient. Your optometrist may recommend practical strategies such as:
- Improving lighting and reducing glare.
- Adjusting reading or computer workstations.
- Changing the size, spacing or contrast of printed material.
- Taking regular visual breaks during prolonged near work.
- Modifying the classroom, workplace or home environment to better support visual function.
These recommendations are tailored to your individual needs and may be used alongside other treatments where appropriate.
4. Advice, monitoring and multidisciplinary care
Some people may only need advice and monitoring, while others may benefit from additional treatment. Your optometrist will explain the most appropriate management plan based on your individual needs and review your progress over time.
Managing visual difficulties can often involve working alongside other professionals. Your optometrist may liaise with your GP, ophthalmologist, orthoptist, teacher or other members of your healthcare team to support your care.
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