Vision therapy referrals
When reading or tracking is still hard
Some children see clearly and still struggle to follow a line of print or keep their eyes working as a pair. Dr. Alaniz checks for this at the exam. When the findings call for it, she refers your child to a doctor who offers vision therapy.
What the exam checks
Focusing up close
How the eyes move along a line
How the eyes work as a pair
The health of the eyes
How a referral works
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Step 1: The exam
A full exam first. Glasses are often the first step, and some children need nothing more.
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Step 2: A conversation
Dr. Alaniz explains what she found and whether vision therapy is worth considering. For some children it is not, and she says so.
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Step 3: The referral
With your permission we send your child's records to a doctor who offers vision therapy.
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Step 4: Your choice
You decide whether to go. That office explains the program, how long it runs and what it asks of your family.
Good to know
We don't offer it here
This office does exams, glasses and contact lenses. Vision therapy is done by the doctor we refer you to.
Results vary
Vision therapy is a program of supervised activities, and results vary from child to child. The doctor who offers it explains what to expect.
Coverage varies
Plans differ on whether they pay for vision therapy. The other office checks with your plan.
Questions about referrals
Is vision therapy right for my child?
That depends on the exam. Dr. Alaniz tells you what she found and what she would suggest.
Does my child need glasses first?
Often the first step is a full exam and, if needed, glasses. She tells you at the visit.
Will you stay involved?
Yes. Your child keeps coming here for yearly exams, and we share records with the other doctor with your permission.
Pick a day that works for school
Send us your name and number, or call. We will find a time after school or on a day off.