Training Your Eyes for Better Vision
At Annalize du Toit Optometrists, we know that good vision isn’t just about how clearly you see—it’s about how your eyes and brain work together. For some children and adults, vision problems aren’t corrected by glasses alone. That’s where visual therapy comes in!
Visual therapy is a personalised, non-surgical treatment program designed to strengthen eye coordination, tracking, and focus. Whether your child struggles with reading, attention, or eye strain, or you experience double vision or difficulties focusing, visual therapy retrains the visual system to work more efficiently.
Strengthen your vision and improve daily tasks with a customised visual therapy program!
What It Is?
Visual therapy is a structured vision training program that uses targeted exercises to improve how your eyes and brain communicate. Think of it as physical therapy for your eyes!
Through repetitive training and exercises, your brain learns to process visual information more efficiently, making tasks like reading, writing, and depth perception easier and more natural.
This specialised program is designed to:
- Improve eye coordination (binocularity) – Helping both eyes work together seamlessly
- Enhance focus and tracking – Essential for reading, writing, and daily activities
- Reduce eye strain and discomfort – Making vision more comfortable and effortless
- Correct visual imbalances – Addressing issues like lazy eye (amblyopia) and double vision
Why You Need It?
Vision and learning go hand in hand
If your child struggles with reading, comprehension, or attention, an undiagnosed vision problem could be the cause.
Lazy eye (amblyopia) can be improved
Glasses alone may not correct it, but visual therapy trains the brain to use the weaker eye effectively.
Better focus = better performance
Struggling with blurred vision, double vision, or difficulty tracking words on a page? Training your eyes can enhance concentration and productivity.
Reduce digital eye strain
In today’s screen-heavy world, visual therapy can help prevent fatigue and discomfort caused by prolonged device use.
Vision is a dynamic system
As children grow, their vision changes. Regular check-ups and therapy ensure visual skills develop properly to support learning and daily life.
If vision problems are left untreated, they can lead to frustration, poor academic performance, and difficulty with everyday tasks. The good news? Visual therapy can help!
What to Expect?
At Annalize du Toit Optometrists, we create a customised therapy program based on a thorough vision assessment. Here’s what the process looks like:
- Step 1: Comprehensive Eye Exam – Evaluating how well the eyes work together and identifying areas for improvement.
- Step 2: Personalised Therapy Plan – Tailored exercises designed to strengthen eye coordination, focus, and tracking.
- Step 3: In-Practice & At-Home Exercises – A combination of guided sessions and at-home vision training.
- Step 4: Progress Tracking & Adjustments – We monitor your improvement and adapt the program as needed.
With regular sessions and practice, patients develop stronger visual skills, experience less strain, and enjoy clearer, more efficient vision.
