Mid-Hudson Vision Therapy - Quality Eye Care in Poughkeepsie, New York
Mid-Hudson Vision Therapy is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive eye exams to all patients throughout the Poughkeepsie area.
Our vision therapy services help you improve the accuracy and efficiency of your entire visual system, improving school and sports performances.
Elevate your eye care to the next level with Mid-Hudson Vision Therapy.
What is Vision Therapy?
- A progressive program of vision procedures
- Performed under doctor supervision
- Individualized to fit the visual needs of each patient.
- Generally conducted in-office, in one weekly session of 45 minutes.
- Supplemented with procedures done at home between office visits
Depending on the case, the procedures are prescribed to:
Help patients develop or improve fundamental visual skills and abilities.
Improve visual comfort, ease, and efficiency
Change how a patient processes or interprets visual information.
Detect and Treat Vision Problems that Cause Struggling & Underachievement
Effective Eye Therapy for All Types of Special Needs, e.g. ADHD, Autism...
Eye Therapy, Eye Exercises and Vision Rehabilitation for children & adults.
Successful Treatment at Any Age without Surgery or Eye Patching!
Treatment for Physical & Cognitive Issues caused by Traumatic Brain Injury
Vision Exams, Lenses, Specialty vision Care, Pediatric eye Care, Special Needs, etc.
5 Stars From Our Patients
Ask Dr. Amelia "Amy" Bartolone a Question
Q: What is Vision Therapy?
A: Vision therapy is an individualized treatment plan prescribed by a Doctor of Optometry. It is used to treat eye conditions, such as strabismus (eye turn) or amblyopia (“lazy eye”). Through Vision Therapy, a Doctor of Optometry also teaches, improves and/or reinforces important visual skills, such as eye tracking, eye focusing and eye teaming abilities. Without these visual skills, simple tasks like reading or copying notes from the board become difficult. Skipping words or lines while reading, using a finger while reading, blurry near vision, double vision, eyestrain and/or eye fatigue are also common symptoms.
Q: How do I know Vision Therapy is right for my child?
A: If your child displays symptoms of strabismus (eye turn), amblyopia (“lazy eye”), skipping words or lines while reading, using a finger while reading, blurry near vision, double vision, eyestrain and/or eye fatigue, it is suggested your child has a complete eye exam from a Doctor of Optometry. If symptoms persist or the Doctor of Optometry recommends Vision Therapy, then a Vision Therapy assessment is the next step. The doctor will perform a thorough one-on-one assessment and will determine which conditions are present, whether Vision Therapy is suitable, the type of eye exercises required and the number of sessions needed.
Q: Why is my child having trouble reading and concentrating on schoolwork?
A: Your child may have an underlying refractive issue, such as farsightedness, nearsightedness or an astigmatism that maybe be causing blurred vision, thus making it hard for your child to concentrate and focus. There may also binocular issues, which is how well the two eyes work together, and focusing issues, that may affect a child's schoolwork. When working with your child, we will evaluate the child's visual system including their binocular systems and accommodative systems to determine if his/her vision may be playing a role in their academic performance or sports performance.
