Vision Therapy for Headaches

Headaches and Vision Therapy

Issues with your eyes, such as strain and eye conditions like reduced visual skills can cause headaches.

The good news is that vision therapy — a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment — can reduce or even relieve these eye-related headaches.

Vision therapy can effectively reduce or eliminate headaches caused by binocular vision disorders and eye strain by training the eyes and brain to work together more efficiently.

Any student or adult that experiences long term headaches or migraines, should undergo a complete assessment of their vision and visual skills. Headaches associated with school work can stem from stress, poor sleep, dehydration, eye strain, and environmental factors like bright lights or noise.

How does Vision Therapy Work?

A custom vision therapy program involves tailored exercises to improve eye coordination, focusing, and tracking, which helps to alleviate the underlying strain that triggers symptoms.

This is a non-invasive approach that provides lasting relief from vision-related headaches by addressing the root cause of the problem.

How Vision Therapy Helps

Improves Eye Coordination:

Exercises strengthen and coordinate the eye muscles, reducing strain when focusing on nearby objects, a common cause of headaches, particularly with convergence insufficiency.

Enhances Focus and Tracking:

Vision therapy helps develop better control over the eye’s focusing abilities and improves visual tracking, further reducing strain.

Boosts Visual Processing:

The therapy trains the brain to interpret visual information more effectively, improving communication between the eyes and the brain.

Relieves Eye Strain:

By strengthening eye muscles and improving efficiency, vision therapy reduces the strain experienced during visually demanding tasks like reading and computer use.

When to Consider Vision Therapy

Headaches and Migraines:

If your headaches are frequent and persistent, especially those accompanied by eye pain, your eyes may be a contributing factor.

Eye Strain and Fatigue:

Vision therapy can provide relief for individuals who experience eye strain, fatigue, and discomfort during visual activities.

Binocular Vision Disorders:

Vision therapy is particularly effective for headaches caused by binocular vision disorders, where the eyes struggle to work together.