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Neuro-Visual Therapy

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Neuro‑Visual Therapy in Reno

Personalized, Science‑Based Care for How the Eyes and Brain Work Together

At EyeZone Nevada, we provide Neuro‑Visual Therapy (NVT) to help patients improve the communication between their eyes and brain. Neuro‑visual therapy addresses functional vision challenges that affect reading, learning, screen use, balance, and performance, even when eyesight measures 20/20.

This doctor‑supervised, evidence‑based care goes beyond basic vision correction and focuses on improving visual processing, coordination, and comfort for children, teens, and adults.

What Is Neuro‑Visual Therapy?

Neuro‑Visual Therapy (also referred to as vision therapy) is a structured, individualized treatment program designed to improve how the brain processes visual information.

While glasses and contact lenses correct clarity, neuro‑visual therapy treats visual skills, such as:

  • Eye coordination

  • Focusing ability

  • Tracking accuracy

  • Depth perception

  • Visual processing and integration

This includes goals like reading ease for children, improved stamina for college and graduate students, reduced eye strain for professionals, and clearer stability or comfort for older adults.

Neuro‑Visual Therapy Isn’t Just “Eye Exercises”

Neuro‑visual therapy is not a self‑directed program of generic eye exercises. Unlike programs marketed online, optometric neuro‑visual therapy is:

  • Optometrist‑supervised

  • Customized to the patient

  • Supported by ongoing, evidence‑based research in neuro‑optometry

The goal is not to strengthen eye muscles. Eye muscles are already strong. Instead, neuro‑visual therapy works through neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to learn, adapt, and reorganize to retrain how visual information is processed and used. Because neuroplasticity evolves throughout life, children, teens, adults, and seniors can all benefit from improved visual coordination, endurance, and processing.

Who Benefits from Neuro‑Visual Therapy?

Neuro‑visual therapy is safe, drug‑free, and effective for children and adults. Visual skills are learned during development, but they can also be improved later in life at any age.

Patients who commonly benefit include:

Children, Teens & Adults

  • Difficulty reading or maintaining attention

  • Poor reading comprehension or slow reading speed

  • Eye strain or headaches during schoolwork

  • ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning differences - Children who lose their place while reading or become fatigued quickly during homework - Teens balancing heavy academic loads or experiencing visual stress from screens or studying - Adults who struggle with reading comfort, focus changes, or visual fatigue during the workday

College Students (Including UNR)

  • Headaches, eye fatigue, or double vision

  • Difficulty focusing during prolonged study or screen use

  • Visual symptoms after concussion

  • Persistent eye strain or visual discomfort

  • Screen-related visual fatigue

  • Visual challenges following concussion, stroke, or traumatic brain injury - Students who notice reduced stamina, slower reading speed, or difficulty keeping up with visually demanding coursework

Athletes and Active Adults

  • Performance limitations related to visual reaction time, tracking, or coordination

  • Recovery from sports-related concussion

  • Desire to improve visual performance (see Sports Vision Training / Eye Sport) - Adult athletes who want better coordination, sharper timing, or improved consistency in their sport

Symptoms That May Indicate a Neuro‑Visual Problem

Many neuro‑visual issues are missed by routine eye exams or school screenings. You or your child may benefit from a neuro‑visual evaluation if you notice:

  • Frequent headaches or eye strain

  • Skipping lines or losing place while reading

  • Short attention span during visual tasks

  • Blurry or double vision

  • Closing or covering one eye

  • Poor reading comprehension

  • Sloppy handwriting or difficulty copying

  • Fatigue after screen use

  • Neuro‑Visual Therapy and Learning

It’s estimated that 1 in 10 children has a vision problem significant enough to affect learning, yet school vision screenings can miss up to half of these issues.

Vision plays a critical role in learning. Many behaviors associated with learning difficulties overlap with symptoms of neuro‑visual dysfunction. A comprehensive neuro‑visual evaluation is an important part of understanding why a child may be struggling academically.

Early identification can improve:

  • Reading efficiency

  • Attention and focus

  • Confidence and classroom performance

What Does Neuro‑Visual Therapy Involve?

Every neuro‑visual therapy program at EyeZone Nevada is personalized and may include:

  • Therapy Structure

  • In‑office sessions once or twice weekly

  • Sessions lasting 30–60 minutes

  • Guided at‑home exercises between visits

Tools and Techniques

  • Therapeutic lenses and prisms

  • Filters and occluders (patching)

  • Balance boards and light boards

  • Electronic targets with timing mechanisms

  • Digital training systems

  • Specialized tools designed for specific visual skills

Goals of Neuro‑Visual Therapy

  • Develop or restore fundamental visual abilities

  • Improve visual comfort, efficiency, and stamina

  • Change how visual information is interpreted and used

  • Support success in school, work, daily activities, and sports

Sports Vision Training in Reno

For athletes, neuro‑visual skills play a critical role in performance. At EyeZone Nevada, we offer Sports Vision Training through our Eye Sport program, a performance‑focused application of neuro‑visual training.

Sports vision training helps improve:

  • Reaction time

  • Hand‑eye coordination

  • Depth perception

  • Peripheral awareness

  • Visual decision‑making under pressure

Eye Sport is designed for youth athletes, high‑school competitors, college‑bound players, and active adults who want to improve consistency and confidence in their sport.

What to Expect at EyeZone Nevada

Our neuro‑visual therapy process includes:

Comprehensive Neuro‑Visual Evaluation: Assessment of eye teaming, focusing, tracking, and processing skills.

Customized Treatment Plan: Built around your symptoms, lifestyle, and goals.

In‑Office Therapy Sessions: Conducted under an optometrist’s supervision at our Reno eye care center.

At‑Home Support Exercises: To reinforce progress between visits.

Progress Tracking: Ongoing evaluation to measure improvement and adjust care as needed.

How Long Does Neuro‑Visual Therapy Take?

Most patients begin noticing improvements within the first few weeks. A full program typically ranges from 3 to 9 months, depending on the individual and the consistency of therapy.

We emphasize realistic expectations, measurable progress, and clear communication throughout care.

Start Neuro‑Visual Therapy in Reno

If you or your child experiences eye strain, reading difficulties, attention challenges, or lingering visual symptoms after a concussion, Neuro‑Visual Therapy may help.

Neuro‑visual therapy services are offered exclusively at EyeZone’s Reno eye care center.

Contact EyeZone Nevada today to schedule a comprehensive neuro‑visual evaluation and learn whether therapy is right for you.