Vision therapy at Bettner Vision supports children, teens, and adults who struggle with reading comfort, focusing, or visual tasks that don’t improve fully with a standard prescription
Vision Therapy for Reading, Comfort, & Daily Performance
Vision Therapy in Colorado Springs
Vision therapy at Bettner Vision is designed for patients who struggle with reading comfort, eye strain, or visual tasks that do not improve fully with a standard prescription. We provide structured, goal-oriented programs for children, teens, and adults in north Colorado Springs, with a focus on practical improvements in day-to-day visual performance.
When to Consider Vision Therapy
Some patients see clearly on an eye chart yet still have difficulty with reading, focusing, or tracking. In these cases, the issue may be how the eyes work together rather than how sharp each eye is on its own. Vision therapy may be considered when functional concerns affect comfort at school, work, or during activities.
Common signs that a vision therapy evaluation may be helpful include:
- Losing place while reading, skipping lines, or needing to re-read
- Eye strain or headaches with near work
- Difficulty staying focused on printed or on-screen material
- Complaints of words “moving” or “blurring” during reading
If these concerns persist even with updated eyeglasses, a vision therapy assessment can help determine whether targeted training of visual skills is appropriate.
How We Evaluate Patients for Vision Therapy at Bettner Vision
Each vision therapy case begins with a comprehensive eye exam to confirm that the prescription and eye health are well understood. If functional concerns remain, we perform additional testing to assess how the eyes focus, track, and work together at different distances.
We then review the results in clear, practical language so you understand which visual skills are involved and whether therapy is recommended. If a program is appropriate, we outline the goals, the types of activities involved, and how progress will be monitored over time.
Vision Therapy Can Help Children With Reading & School Performance
Many families in Briargate, Cordera, and surrounding neighborhoods seek vision therapy when a child is working hard yet continues to struggle with reading or near tasks. Therapy at Bettner Vision focuses on improving the efficiency of eye movements, focusing, and eye teaming so students can sustain visual effort more comfortably.
Programs are structured and individualized based on exam findings and teacher or parent feedback. We maintain communication with families about progress and recommend follow-up exams to track changes in both visual function and day-to-day performance.
Vision Therapy for Eye Strain & Sports Vision
For some teens and adults, functional issues with focusing or tracking can contribute to eye strain during extended near work, even when the prescription is accurate. In these cases, vision therapy can help improve stamina and comfort for desk work, studying, or digital tasks.
Our optometrists in Colorado Springs also apply vision therapy principles to sports vision needs. Training may address tracking moving objects, coordinating eye and body movements, and improving the visual skills that support performance in activities such as ball sports. Recommendations are made with each patient’s specific sport and practice schedule in mind.
A Coordinated Approach to Long-Term Visual Comfort
If you or your child experiences ongoing reading difficulties, eye strain, or sports-related visual challenges, our team can determine whether vision therapy is an appropriate next step and outline a clear path forward.