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Yancey Eye Center

303 Harris Industrial Blvd. Suite 7

Vidalia, GA 30474 US

912-537-4400

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  • What is Vision Therapy

Vision therapy is a doctor-supervised, non-surgical treatment program designed to correct and improve certain vision problems and visual skills. Unlike eyeglasses or contacts that compensate for vision problems, the goal of vision therapy is to teach the visual system how to correct itself. Vision therapy is highly customized to address each patient’s specific visual challenges. As such, vision therapy may include the use of lenses, prisms, metronomes and balance boards.

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    Category: What is Vision Therapy

    Vision therapy, also referred to as vision training, neuro-vision therapy, or vision rehabilitation, is an optometry subspecialty. Vision therapy is prescribed to develop, improve and/or enhance visual function so an individual’s vision system functions more smoothly. Vision therapy can be beneficial

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    Category: What is Vision Therapy

    The goal of vision therapy is to treat vision problems that cannot be fully addressed through eyeglasses, contact lenses or surgery. For example, studies show that vision therapy may be beneficial for addressing eyestrain and other issues that can affect a child’s reading abilities. The human brain

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    Category: What is Vision Therapy

    Vision therapy, which is also known as vision training or visual training, is an individualized treatment program that can help identify and correct perceptual-cognitive deficiencies that are impacting visual learning, focus, and concentration. Vision Therapy for Children: Checklist While individuals

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  • "Yancey Eye Center is the best at what they do and make you feel right at home."
    John Doe Vidalia, GA
  • "Dr. Yancey and staff deliver the highest level of professionalism and customer care I have ever seen.We are very fortunate to have such a excellent center for our eye health care needs. Thank you and continue the great work!"
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