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Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation in Adults



Although many people think that visual therapy or rehabilitation is primarily focused on children, adults can also benefit greatly from this type of treatment. Vision problems do not disappear over time, and if they are not corrected during childhood, it is very likely that they will continue to affect adult life, impacting daily activities, work performance, and quality of life.

How does a visual problem affect adult life?

Challenges such as the inability to use both eyes in a coordinated manner, the effort to maintain focus, or visual fatigue not only interfere with their ability to work and engage in activities but also impact their quality of life.

Unresolved visual problems in adulthood lead to the following issues:

  • Extreme fatigue: Many adults with visual problems unconsciously compensate for these difficulties with overexertion, leading to physical and mental exhaustion.
  • Low work performance: Tasks that require prolonged visual effort, such as reading, writing, or working on a computer, can become exhausting and lead to headaches, eye irritation, or blurred vision.
  • Emotional impact: Constantly dealing with untreated vision problems can lead to frustration, anxiety, and a sense of incapacity or abandonment of the task.

Benefits of visual therapy or rehabilitation for adults:

An optometrist specialized in visual development can identify issues such as lack of eye coordination, difficulties with focus, or visual processing problems. With the right tools, such as specifically designed lenses and a visual rehabilitation plan, tension can be significantly reduced and visual performance improved both at work and in sports and recreational activities. The treatment will be focused on:

  • Improve coordination and eye focus.
  • Reduction of visual fatigue and headaches.
  • Increase in attention and concentration capacity.
  • Improvement of performance in tasks that require prolonged visual effort.

The improvement of these visual skills produces the following benefits:

  1. Improvement of work performance: Reduces eye strain and headaches, increasing productivity.
  2. Higher quality of life: It facilitates daily activities such as reading, driving, or performing detailed tasks.
  3. Sports performance: Improves visual coordination and depth perception, key aspects in sports.
  4. Less stress: By eliminating visual difficulties, frustration decreases and confidence improves.

Visual therapy or rehabilitation has no age limit and can make a significant difference in the lives of adults who have been dealing with visual problems. If you experience difficulties with visual tasks, eye strain, or persistent headaches, consult an optometrist specialized in visual development. It's never too late to improve your vision and quality of life.