Vision Therapy
Rayden was seen at Triangle Visions Optometry in Cary on December 27 & 30, 2022. He had a range of visual efficiency and processing evaluations. The purpose of the evaluations was to determine if problems with visual information acquisition and processing skills may be interfering with Rayden's ability to achieve his full potential for learning within the academic setting and overall development. Rayden's visual acuity is below expected both in near and distance. Dr. Brett Miller recommended wearing glasses to promote the best clarity of vision possible at school. Rayden continues to demonstrate a mild-moderate degree of intermittent esotropia in the left eye. The testing indicates that he does not see double, but he suppresses vision received by the left eye when the eye deviates. He seemed to have inaccurate eye movements when isolating targets used in a non-reading task. His fixation was poor and he had some difficulty moving the left eye into left gaze. Most of vision takes place in the brain. While the eyes collect visual information, the brain processes that information and makes it meaningful to us. The brain is then able to drive motor movement, make decisions, and coordinate vision with our other senses. Rayden's visual perceptual skills and visual memory scored at/or below that of a 4 year old, therefore she recommended visual therapy once a week for 45 min. per session. Vision therapy is an optometric specialty designed to stimulate the sensorimotor connections between the eyes, brain, and body. It is individualized to fit the visual needs of each patient. We have been waiting for 3 months for our insurance to approve it. He finally began today. 💗
To my knowledge, there are only three places in NC that offer Pediatric Visual Therapy; Raleigh/Cary, Wilmington, and Charlotte. Even though we will have to drive an hour there and an hour back once a week, I am willing to do WHATEVER it takes to help Rayden achieve his potential.
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