Effective Non-Surgical Treatment for Eye Turns

Our specialized vision therapy program offers non-surgical solutions to help correct eye turns (strabismus), improving eye alignment, depth perception, and overall visual function.

What is a Eye Turn?

Eye turns (a condition called Strabismus), have to do with an inability to point both eyes in the same direction at the same time. One eye—or both, as in crossed eyes—may appear to turn in, or one eye may turn out, up or down.

Eye turns can change from one eye to the other, and may only appear after a person becomes tired or injured. It is not always noticeable, except through symptoms of difficulty with doing certain daily activities.

An eye turn may cause double vision. To avoid seeing double, the person may tend to ignore the visual images from one eye by turning his or her head while reading.

Eye turns can be treated with Vision Therapy!

While surgery can straighten the eyes, one eye may still have a tendency to continue “seeing” as though it were still crossed. Actually, eye turns do not usually involve faulty or damaged eye muscles. Eye turns can often be treated non-surgically with a program of Vision Therapy.

Eyes that wander cause more than just an appearance problem. Non-optimum binocular vision can cause trouble with:

Riding a bicycle or driving
Measuring objects in relation to oneself
Doing close-up work
Playing ball sports
Depth perception; inability to see in 3D

If you or a loved one has an eye turn, be sure to schedule an appointment with one of our doctors.

Do You Know Your Vision Facts?

One out of four children struggle with reading and learning because of undiagnosed child vision problems.
It is estimated that over 60% of problem learners have undiagnosed vision problems.
80% of learning in the classroom is visual.
The majority of the vision problems that interfere with reading and learning are very treatable.
Seeing clearly (“20/20”) is just one of 15 visual skills critical to academic success.

What Does Eye Turn Therapy Look Like?

Eye turn therapy, also known as vision therapy for strabismus, is a non-surgical approach designed to retrain the eyes and brain to work together for improved alignment and coordination. Through a combination of specialized exercises, lenses, and visual activities, therapy helps strengthen the muscles responsible for eye positioning, reducing eye drift and improving binocular vision. Patients may engage in activities that enhance depth perception, eye teaming, and visual tracking to encourage proper eye alignment. Unlike surgery, which focuses on the eye muscles, vision therapy addresses the neurological connection between the eyes and brain, leading to long-term improvement in eye coordination and function.

Prism Lenses & Optical Aids

Special lenses help guide eye alignment and improve depth perception during daily activities.

Eye Coordination & Tracking Exercises

Targeted activities train the eyes to work together smoothly and accurately.

Computerized & Interactive Therapy

Engaging programs reinforce proper eye alignment and strengthen visual processing skills.