We have compiled a wealth of information on our research page that includes successful studies and trials of vision therapy in treating a variety of conditions.
The Effectiveness of Vision Therapy
- Efficacy and Research of Vision Therapy –Research from some of the nations top optometrists in the functional vision field
- The Scientific Basis for and Efficacy of Optometric Vision Therapy –Dr. Kenneth Ciuffreda, OD
- Summary of Research on the Efficacy of Vision Therapy for Specific Visual Dysfunctions – Dr. Jeffrey Cooper, Professor of Clinical Optometry, SUNY College of Optometry
- Vision Therapy for Children: A Parent’s Guide – Dr. Gary Heiting, OD
- Evidence-Based Medicine: Part 1 – Dr. Leonard Press, FCOVD
- Evidence-Based Medicine: Part 2 – Dr. Leonard Press, FCOVD
Vision Therapy & Learning Problems
- Best Treatment Determined for Childhood Eye Problem – Mayo Clinic
- ADHD and Visual Problems in Children – American Academy of Optometry
- Optometric Care of the Struggling Student: For parents, educators, and other professionals – American Academy of Optometry
- Vision Problems of Children with Individualized Education Programs – Dr. Jeffrey Walline & Dr. Erica Johnson Carder, Ohio State University
- Summary of Clinical Studies in Vision and Learning – College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD)
- Vision, Learning, And Dyslexia – American Academy of Optometry & American Optometric Association
- Rebuttal to Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia and Vision – Dr. Daniel Lack, O.D.
Vergence
- Symptoms Before and After Treatment of Convergence Insufficiency – The CITT Study Group
- Relationship Between Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Convergence Insufficiency – The CITT Study Group
- Treatment for Divergence Excess and Intermittent Exotropia – Dr. Martin Birnbaum, O.D., FCOVD, FAAO
- Clinical Trial of Convergence Insufficiency Treatment in Children – The CITT Study Group
Amblyopia
- Amblyopia Treatment – Eye Patching Alone is no Longer the Standard of Care – Dr. Dan Fortenbacher, FCOVD
- Plasticity in the Amblyopic Brain – Dr. Dennis Levi, OD, Ph.D
- Developments in Amblyopia Treatment – Dr. Coralee Mueller
- Fine Motor Skills of Children With Amblyopia Improve Following Binocular Treatment – Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science Journal
- Amblyopia Research Compilation – Vision Help Blog, Dr. Len Press, FCOVD
- Unilateral Amblyopia Affects Two Eyes – Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science Journal
Strabismus
- The Cure – Dr. Rochelle Mozlin
- Strabismus Treatment – Dr. Coralee Mueller
- Stereo Sue – Article Surrounding A Scientist’s Journey to Seeing in 3D – Dr. Sue Barry and Oliver Sacks
- Neurologist Sue Barry’s TEDx Talk about her journey with vision therapy as an adult with Strabismus
- Eye Doctors Should Work Together to Decide on Strabismus Surgery
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Post Trauma Vision Syndrome Recovery (Part 1) – Drs. William Padula and Stephanie Argyris
- Post Trauma Vision Syndrome Recovery (Part 2) – Drs. William Padula and Stephanie Argyris
- Visual Dysfunction Following a Neurological Event – Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association
- Optometric Vision Care in Mild TBI – Dr. Kenneth Ciuffreda, O.D., Ph. D
- Oculomotor Rehabilitation in TBI – Drs. Kapoor, Ciuffreda, and Han
- Vision Therapy in Acquired Brain Injury – SUNY College of Optometry
- Vision Diagnoses Are Common After Concussions in Adolescents – Clinical Pediatrics Journal
- Analysis of Central and Peripheral Vision Reaction Times in Postconcussion Patients – College of Syntonic Optometry
Journals
- Journal of Optometry & Visual Performance
- Journal of Behavioral Optometry
- Journal of Optometry & Vision Science
College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD)
- About COVD
- Research Summaries – Collection of study abstracts on various vision-related problems and treatments
- Position Papers – Various position statements from the American Optometric Association and the American Academy of Optometry
Juvenile Delinquency
- Optometry in Remediation of Juvenile Delinquency – Dr. Willard Bleything, O.D., M.S.
- The Prevalence of Visual Conditions in Juvenile Delinquents – Dr. Paul Harris
Education
- Learning Related Visual Problems in Baltimore City Schools – Dr. Paul Harris
General
- Treating the Trinity of Infantile Vision Development – Dr. W.C. Maples, O.D., FCOVD & Michele Bither, O.D., FCOVD
- Motor Planning and Developmental Apraxia – Dr. Arthur Seiderman, O.D., F.A.A.O.
- Minnesota Vision Therapy – Website with a wealth of information on additional Vision Therapy research