The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) covers a range of medical services that have been deemed necessary. A small portion of this coverage includes vision care. Within this vision-care portion, vision therapy isn’t included. OHIP currently considers vision therapy to be more of a rehabilitative service, which is why this service isn’t covered by OHIP. […]
Amblyopia vs. Strabismus: When to Seek Vision Therapy
What if we told you that your visual eye disorders could be corrected using the help of a virtual reality game? Vision therapy is a non-invasive approach to treating visual impairments in children and adults, such as lazy eye (amblyopia), crossed eyes (strabismus), misalignment, and focusing issues. Generally, it is best to have amblyopia treated […]
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When Is It Too Late to Treat Lazy Eye?
There is a widespread belief that a lazy eye can only be treated until the age of 8. Unfortunately, people who are older than that may be denied access to effective treatment due to this myth, which has been thoroughly researched and proven to be false. Lazy eye treatment should begin as soon as possible, […]
How Does Vision Therapy Work?
If you or your child experiences visual struggles, your optometrist may recommend vision therapy to address these concerns. Vision therapy can help improve how well you see and process visual information, but how does this treatment work? Continue reading to learn more about vision therapy, including what symptoms it can address and what it entails. […]