Vision Therapy Perth & Fremantle

Our vision therapy clinic has access to qualified practitioners, an in-house orthoptist and advanced equipment for treating complex visual conditions.

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What 3D MOVIES can tell you about your VISION

What is vision therapy?

Vision therapy is a vision training program designed to correct visual, motor or perceptual cognitive deficiencies through a program of eye exercises. It’s used to help prevent eye problems from developing and also to treat existing eye conditions.

Vision therapy can treat amblyopia (lazy eye), eye alignment problems (turned eye or squint), eye coordination problems, poorly sustained near focus, inadequate eye-hand coordination and visual perceptual development.

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Conditions treated by vision therapy

Conditions Treated by Vision Therapy

Vision therapy is effective for various conditions, including:

Amblyopia (Lazy Eye): Strengthens the weaker eye and enhances visual integration between both eyes
Strabismus (Crossed Eyes): Improves eye coordination and alignment, helping the eyes work together effectively
Convergence Insufficiency: Addresses difficulties in maintaining focus on near objects
Reading Stamina Issues: Reading effectively required staying focused on your reading for a long period of time without getting tired or giving up. Vision therapy enhances visual stamina so that longer texts can be tackled with improved comprehension and understanding of complex ideas

Benefits of vision therapy

Patients often experience several improvements post-therapy:

Better coordination in sports and physical activities.
Improved efficiency in tasks requiring visual attention, such as reading or driving
Enhanced academic performance and self-confidence in children.

Vision therapy care plan process and treatment lifecycle

A vision therapy program at an optometrist like For Eyes Optometrist in Perth typically includes a comprehensive approach tailored to individual visual needs.

An optometrist first evaluates visual function and how it affects daily activities (reading, driving, work, school, etc.).
This often includes history taking, refraction, binocular vision testing, eye movement assessment, and visual processing tests to define impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions.
Using the assessment, the vision therapist and patient (or parents) set functional goals, such as reading comfort, reduced headaches, or improved tracking for sport or work tasks.
A structured, individualised plan is then created specifying: target skills (e.g. eye teaming, focusing, tracking), expected duration (commonly several weeks to a few months), and the mix of in‑office and home-based therapy.
Patients attend supervised sessions, often weekly, where they perform targeted activities and use lenses, prisms, or computerised tools to retrain how the eyes and brain work together.
They are usually given home exercises to reinforce in‑office gains, with clear instructions on frequency and difficulty so that therapy becomes part of daily routines.
Progress is tracked with repeat measurements of visual skills and also functional outcomes (e.g. reading endurance, symptom scales, task performance).
The vision therapist updates the plan by increasing the difficulty of selected activities, modifying goals, or extending/shortening the program based on objective changes and patient feedback.
When goals are met or plateau reached, therapy frequency is reduced and emphasis shifts to strategies that maintain gains, such as a lighter home program or ergonomic and task adaptations.
The episode of care typically ends with a review, education on when to return if symptoms recur or demands change, and arrangements for periodic follow‑up within broader vision rehabilitation or primary eye care.

At For Eyes Optometrist we are committed to delivering tailored vision therapy from initial evaluation through active training, regular review and long-term support to help you achieve and maintain your visual goals.

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How can vision therapy assist my child?

Vision therapy aims to help your child through improving:

Eye movement efficiency
Visual skills necessary for reading
Spatial skills
Sequencing skills
Integration of vision with auditory and motor systems

What do I need to bring to an eye test?

In addition to any current spectacles worn by your child, please bring any reports from your child’s school or other health professional that you have seen such as educational psychologist, occupational therapist, speech therapist or other health professional.

In addition, if you child is new to our practice, please complete our Welcome to For Eyes Optometrist form for Children/Young Adults (up to 16 years of age) and either email to the practice before your appointment (reception@foreyes.com.au) or bring it with you to your first appointment.

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Neuro-optometric rehabilitation

For Eye Optometrist offers a range of neuro-optometric vision rehabilitation services. In addition to use of therapeutic lenses, prisms, filters our fully equipped vision therapy facility includes:

The RightEye Sensorimotor System™ records and analyses eye movements to diagnose and address visual tracking impairments.
The Balance Tracking System (BTrackS™) utilises "Gold Standard" force plate technology to provide accurate and reliable balance assessment. The BTrackS™ system is a widely used medical device with various balance assessment and rehabilitation applications.
Our vision therapy clinic also incorporates the advanced Vivid Vision virtual reality vision training system, primarily used in vision therapy for developmental vision problems.

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Why choose us?

Focused on the health of your eyes, committed to delivering tailored treatment plans and long-term support.
Highly experienced team of optometrists, orthoptists, vision therapists and optical dispensers. In addition, we’re the only optometry practice in Perth with an in-house orthoptist.
Comprehensive eye examination with the latest technologically advanced equipment including including, RightEye Sensorimotor System™, Balance Tracking System (BTrackS™) and Vivid Vision virtual reality vision training system for holistic vision therapy services.
Extensive experience with children from a very young age.

Meet the Optometrists and Orthoptist

Adrian Rossiter

Founder / Optometrist
Adrian has over 35 years of experience as an optometrist in independent practice, as a contact lens adviser to industry and as a family eye care practitioner. His professional interests revolve around improving children’s vision and working with specialty contact lenses for adults and children.

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Sinead Denny

Optometrist
Sinead is passionate about all areas of Optometry including contact lenses, myopia control and Indigenous Eye Health. Sinead is also involved in running a Diabetic Eye Screening clinic at Fremantle Hospital and the supervision of students in the Doctor of Optometry at the University of Western Australia.

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Hannah Jackson

Optometrist
Hannah completed her Master of Optometry at Deakin University with distinction. She has a particular interest in paediatric optometry together with colour vision testing and low vision care. She holds an advanced certificate in children’s vision and is a CASA certified optometrist.

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Olivia Tomlinson

Orthoptist
Olivia is an Orthoptist who has recently arrived in Australia. She has experience in the diagnosis, treatment and management of eye disorders, having previously worked with the National Health Service in the United Kingdom. She is enjoying learning more about the world of optics and has quickly adapted to life in Perth.

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Vision Therapy FAQs

Vision therapy can treat a variety of vision conditions, including:
• Strabismus (eye turn)
• Amblyopia (lazy eye)
• Convergence insufficiency (eye teaming)
• Saccadic dysfunction (eye tracking)
• Traumatic brain injury (concussion)
• Difficulty with reading
Vision therapy can improve the following visual skills:
• Visual acuity
• Stereopsis (3D) binocular fusion
• Eye teaming skills
• Convergence
• Eye tracking
• Focusing skills
• Depth perception
• Visual attention span
• Visual processing
• Visual memory
• Visual motor integration
• Hand-eye coordination
The first step is a detailed eye examination with one of our optometrists. Both of our optometrists are members of Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists and can determine if you will benefit from vision therapy and how many sessions you, or your child, will need in order to see results.
If your child is exhibiting any of the following signs of a vision problem, they may be a great candidate for vision therapy. These issues can be discussed with one of our optometrists in a detailed eye examination and consideration given to starting vision therapy.
• Reading below grade level
• Skips/repeats lines when reading
• Omits small words when reading
• Poor comprehension
• Difficulty maintaining attention
• Poor handwriting
• Avoids reading or other near vision tasks
• Headaches at the end of the day
• Labeled “lazy” or “learning delayed”
• Diagnosed with ADHD or dyslexia
Yes, vision therapy has been proven effective for improving many binocular vision conditions. The Convergence Insufficiency Treatment Trial (CITT) showed that in practice vision therapy is an effective treatment. In addition, numerous published research studies prove the effectiveness of vision therapy for improving reading and learning performance.
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Common exercises used in vision therapy include:
1. Eye Tracking: Patients follow a moving object with their eyes to improve smooth eye movements, essential for reading and tracking activities.
2. Convergence and Divergence Training: Exercises that involve focusing on objects as they move closer and further away to strengthen the eyes' ability to work together.
3. Focus Shifting: Practising switching focus between near and distant objects helps improve visual flexibility and clarity.
4. Saccades: This exercise involves rapidly shifting focus between two points, enhancing reading efficiency and visual scanning skills.
5. Peripheral Awareness Training: Activities that develop peripheral vision, helping to improve spatial awareness and visual field perception.
6. Balance and Coordination Activities: Integrating movement and balance tasks, such as catching a ball while focusing on a target, to enhance the connection between vision and physical coordination.
7. Visual Memory Exercises: These tasks involve recalling and recognising visual patterns or sequences, boosting visual processing and retention.
Vision therapy is effective for adults, offering benefits similar to those seen in children due to the brain's ability to adapt throughout life. Adults often have higher motivation, which enhances their commitment and results.

Studies show that vision therapy can significantly improve conditions like amblyopia (lazy eye) and convergence insufficiency (CI), with around 50% of adults experiencing symptom relief for CI after 12 weeks of therapy.

Combining office-based sessions with home exercises proves most effective. While progress may take longer compared to children, vision therapy helps improve visual skills and quality of life, reducing issues like eye strain and headaches.
Each vision therapy plan is designed to suit the unique needs of the individual. Depending on the nature and severity of the condition, a patient can typically expect to start to see results in around eight weeks.
Like any skill, training visual performance takes time and consistency. With vision therapy, we're training the brain to a new level of automatic visual response. Yet, it is always important to remember that vision therapy's results are significant and can be life changing.
As with any individualised treatment program, vision therapy sessions will vary depending on the patient's needs. Vision therapy treatments involve exercises that strengthen communication between the eyes and brain and improve visual skills.
During our weekly in-office sessions, patients perform a variety of exercises involving lenses, prisms, filters, occluders, and even computer-based activities. These exercises are designed to improve eye coordination, focus, and tracking, among other visual skills.
Patients work closely with their optometrist, who will guide them through a series of exercises. Like any skill, whether in sports, music, or academia, ocular skills require practice to improve. The optometrist's role is to monitor progress, adjust the exercises as needed, and provide support and guidance throughout the therapy.
A series of exercises will be provided for home practice. We recommend daily practice of fifteen to twenty minutes five out of seven days weekly. It is vital to remain consistent with your prescribed vision therapy treatment program to improve skills and reduce symptoms. Consistency is critical, whether keeping to scheduled appointments or home exercises.
Vision therapy facilitates the acquisition and consolidation of fundamental visual skills and abilities.
Some conditions, like strabismus and amblyopia, can result in underperformance and decreased visual acuity in the poorly functioning eye. In these cases, vision therapy strengthens the eyes' ability to work together and improves vision in the poorly functioning eye.
For other conditions, such as accommodative insufficiency, where the eyes cannot focus together accurately when reading, vision therapy improves the ability to coordinate the eye's aiming and focusing skills, resulting in increased comfort and concentration for sustained near tasks.
No. At For Eyes, we are a private billing practice. This allows us to prioritising your eye health and gives us the ability to invest in advanced technology, training and spend the right time to understand your concerns.
1. Initial Assessment: The program starts with a comprehensive evaluation to pinpoint visual issues, including tests for eye coordination, focusing, and visual processing.
2. Personalised Treatment Plan: A tailored plan is created based on the assessment, detailing exercises designed to enhance visual skills.
3. In-Clinic Sessions: Regularly scheduled sessions involve supervised exercises using tools like lenses, prisms, and digital simulations to strengthen eye-brain connections.
4. Home Exercises: Patients perform daily exercises at home to reinforce skills learned in sessions, helping automate visual tasks.
5. Monitoring Progress: Regular follow-ups track progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed to ensure ongoing effectiveness.