Vision Therapy & Neuro Optometry in Oxnard
Vision Therapy Explained
Vision therapy is a customized program designed to improve visual skills by training the eyes and brain to work together. Poor visual skills can impact learning, concentration, sports performance, and overall quality of life. Children with these challenges may struggle academically despite being bright and hardworking.
Vision therapy helps with:
- Reading difficulties
- ADD/ADHD-related vision challenges
- Eye teaming, tracking, and depth perception issues
- Amblyopia (lazy eye) and Strabismus (eye turn)
- Convergence Insufficiency
- Brain injuries, concussions, and developmental delays
How Does Vision Therapy Work?
Through guided weekly sessions, Dr. Jack Holden uses tailored visual exercises and tools—such as lenses, prisms, and digital simulations—to enhance the eye-brain connection.
This process strengthens fundamental visual skills, improves reading comprehension, attention span, and confidence, leading to better academic and personal outcomes.
Vision therapy helps patients strengthen how their eyes and brain work together, leading to smoother reading, better focus, and more visual comfort in everyday tasks. Many patients see progress like reading longer without fatigue, completing homework with fewer breaks, or even reducing motion sickness during travel. These improvements can make a big difference in school, work, and life.
With consistent vision therapy, patients may:
- Read through a chapter book in 30 minutes instead of an hour
- Finish homework in one sitting without headaches
- Catch and track a baseball more accurately
- Reduce symptoms of dizziness or nausea during car rides
- Copy notes from a board without losing place or skipping lines
Signs a Child May Need Vision Therapy
- Skipping words or lines while reading
- Difficulty with reading comprehension
- Frequent eye rubbing, headaches, or eyestrain
- Tilting head or closing one eye when reading
- Confusing letters like b, d, p, and q
Is 20/20 Eyesight Enough?
“20/20 eyesight” means seeing clearly at a distance but does not assess essential visual skills needed for reading, learning, or sports. A comprehensive functional vision exam determines if vision therapy is needed to help a child reach their full potential.
Dr. Jack Holden specializes in vision therapy, offering personalized programs to transform visual performance and confidence. Vision therapy empowers children and adults to succeed in school, sports, and daily life.
We’re proud to care for families across Ventura County, and we’re here to help you see your very best — now and into the future.