It depends on the complexity of the case. Some cases are more complex and may take several months to a year. Before beginning the program of care, you will be provided with an estimate of expected time for completion.

Every insurance company is different. Medical insurance companies often view these types of vision problems as a learning issue and not a medical issue so they rarely cover Vision Therapy. We do not participate with any medial insurance so as to not let these companies dictate whether you or your child receive the care that is necessary. Our independence from these companies allow us to provide the best care possible to each of our patients without restriction of technology, training or type of care.

Once enrolled in a Vision Therapy program of care, you will meet at our office once a week for approximately 45-60 minutes with a vision therapist who is under the direction of Dr Roark. Home activities will be provided weekly which should take about 20 minutes per day. Effective practice is essential to therapy success!

Many times, there is a vision problem that mimics or complicates attention problems. If it is difficult or uncomfortable for a child’s eyes to focus up close, they will get frustrated with homework/near work, try to avoid it and may act out to get away from the situation entirely. After completing a vision therapy program of care, we have seen children taken off their medication or the dosage reduced, or they are more functional with their current, necessary medication.

Some common signs that indicate vision is a factor include:

-Loses concentration on near vision work like reading but can focus on something more fun like a video game or sports

-Restless, irritable, and short attention span with reading

-Disturbs others in class

-Compelled to touch everything

-Bumps into things, trips, falls, unaware of surroundings

-Hates to read, but likes to be read to

-Learning problems continue, even after starting medication

No. Once these skills are learned and mastered the child owns these skills. Similar to riding a bike, these skills go into motor memory and learning, and are not forgotten! That is one of the amazing things about vision therapy, that once the brain learns how to gather and process visual information accurately and efficiently, it won’t revert back to doing an old habit that was much more difficult.

In the case of a traumatic brain injury, a patient may lose visual skills that they once owned and had previously developed and mastered. Our goal through vision rehabilitation is to re-teach the brain how to use vision efficiently and accurately again in order to get you back to or as close to your norm as possible.

Studies show about 1 in 4 children have a vision problem that interferes with their ability to read, learn, comprehend, and pay attention. Studies also show these rates are much higher in children diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, dyslexia and learning disabilities.

Unfortunately, these problems often go undiagnosed because most vision screenings and eye exams only check for 20/20 eyesight at distance, completely ignoring how that child’s eyes function throughout the majority of their day – looking up close!

Every case is different, and cost will be determined by the complexity of the program. Our payment plans are "global," meaning it includes sessions needed, equipment needed, and progress evaluations until the goals of the program have been met.

At Nexus Vision Development, we are primarily a referral-based practice. We have great relationships with our referring practitioners and strive to develop confidence with each of them. If you were referred to us from an eye-care professional, we ask that you continue to fill your glasses and contact orders with them, unless they specify otherwise. We will work with them to get you the glasses needed to help accomplish our treatment goals.