Why does my doctor not offer this service?
All optometrists are trained in VT. The factors of time, office space, special staff requirements and the expense of equipment needed to offer excellent VT does not make it practical for most [...]
Will I be referred back to my family optometrist for all other care?
Absolutely! It is our goal to act as an extension of your primary eye care practitioner. We will immediately return you to your referring doctor, once our care is complete.
Why does Belle Vue Specialty Eye Care not accept insurance?
We want to provide the best care to our patients based on their needs, not the insurance company’s requirements and limitations. We, therefore, do not act as a participating provider for any [...]
Is vision therapy covered by my insurance?
Some plans, both medical and vision, cover VT. At Belle Vue Specialty Eye Care we will provide you with the forms you need to submit to your insurance company. However, we will not accept [...]
How long will it take to complete vision therapy?
After your examination, our staff will consult with you. Based on the findings we can outline the prescribed VT sessions at this consultation. The length of treatment will depend on a variety of [...]
Is vision therapy just for children?
NO! Patients of any age who have visual quality of life issues are candidates for VT. This includes those who have suffered acquired brain injuries or strokes.
What is vision therapy (VT) and is it safe?
Vision therapy is another type of medical therapy. It is re-training the eye/brain circuits to coordinate the visual system to improve the patient’s quality of life. Many visual disorders, such [...]
What do you do that is different than a primary eye exam?
During a primary eye exam your eye care provider will evaluate, diagnose and treat eye diseases and visual disorders. Some patients, however, require more extensive testing to fully assess their [...]
My daughter has severe farsightedness in one eye and was diagnosed with refractive amblyopia. She just received her glasses, and one lens is much thicker than the other. She is complaining that the glasses make her dizzy and she won’t wear them. Can anything be done about this?
When one eye needs much stronger vision correction than the other eye, contact lenses are sometimes preferable to eyeglasses. Unequal lens powers in glasses can cause an unequal magnification [...]
According to the visual screening done at school, my 5 year old son has 20/40 vision in both eyes. Is this a reason for concern, or could his visual condition improve with time?
In general, 5 year old children can see 20/25 or better. Yet there are a number of possible reasons for his vision diagnosis. Visual acuity testing is highly subjective. Your child is asked to [...]