Vision Therapy Services

What Is Vision Therapy?

Vision therapy is an individualized treatment program designed to improve or correct dysfunctions of the visual system. Sometimes described as “physical therapy for the eyes,” vision therapy addresses the entire visual system, which includes the eyes, brain, and body. The goal of vision therapy is to train an individual’s brain to use the eyes to receive information effectively, understand it quickly, and react appropriately. Vision therapy sessions include programs designed to enhance the brain’s ability to control eye alignment and eye movements, focusing abilities, and eye teamwork.

Most learning comes through our vision — 80%, in fact — but many underestimate how much vision plays a role in nearly everything we do, from how we navigate our bodies to higher-level visual processing such as reading comprehension. Vision therapy can manage or recover visual functions and dramatically benefit life skills, especially for patients who may experience some or all of the following:

Other symptoms

  •  Have difficulty finishing assignments or tasks on time
  •  Lose their place while reading
  •  Omit or misread words
  •  Have blurred, double, or unstable vision

How can vision therapy help you?

Vision therapy helps strengthen the connection between your eyes and brain. Whether you’re recovering from a brain injury, looking to sharpen your athletic performance, or addressing learning delays, vision therapy is designed to improve visual function.

If you or a loved one has had a brain injury, you may have perfectly healthy eyes that are just not properly communicating with your brain: we can develop a vision therapy plan to help you fix the miscommunication.

Vision therapy can benefit athletes seeking to elevate their skill level. Higher visual efficiency skills improve visual motor integration, refine depth perception, and improve reaction time.

Vision therapy can help the visual system function more efficiently, ensuring that it will provide the patient comfort, clarity, visual processing, and proper depth of vision throughout the day.

If you feel like you would benefit from vision therapy, talk with our team during your next eye exam. We are happy to discuss your vision health and how different vision therapy options could benefit you!

Refer a Patient

If you have a patient who could benefit from vision therapy, we’re here to help. Refer them to our office by clicking here to submit their information, or call us directly to discuss their needs and schedule an appointment.

EYECARE SPECIALTIES – Belton

101 Apple Valley Pkwy,
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 408-6561

EYECARE SPECIALTIES – Sedalia

3403 W 10th St,
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 210-2199

EYECARE SPECIALTIES – CLINTON

1104 E Ohio St,
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 290-2041

EYECARE SPECIALTIES – Warrensburg

601 E Russell Ave Ste A,
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 628-5867

EYECARE SPECIALTIES – LEE’S SUMMIT

1652 SE Blue Pkwy,
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
(816) 325-2484

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October 15, 2026
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Fantastic experience with this location, my first time here. Everybody was so nice and I was really impressed with the professionalism.
C M
October 13, 2026
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Dr Gelvin is very good & listens to concerns. Kaylea was so sweet & patient in choosing the best frames for my shape of face.
R H
October 13, 2026
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The staff and doctors are great. Thoroughly explained every part of my visit.
D H
October 11, 2026
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Super efficient facility. This staff is running like a well oiled machine! Well worth the 45 minute drive as they are very professional, easy to talk to, upbeat and get my medical grade contact orders in correctly every year (Not an easy task). Dr. Orson always reviews any issues and I leave feeling secure about the progress of my vision issues through the years. Highly recommend.
K G
October 9, 2026
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My first time at Eyecare Specialties and everyone was so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Sam helped me choose a pair of frames. The one pair that I wouldn’t have otherwise tried that she suggested were very flattering and comfortable and they’re the ones I decided on! Also, needed a pair of quality sunglasses and again she picked out a pair that were perfect for me. Just a great experience overall and I would highly recommend them. If I could give more than 5 stars I certainly would.
D R
October 8, 2026
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Dr Gelvin was fantastic!! Rachel, Jordan, Kennedy and the two girls at the front were great!!
A C
October 8, 2026
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Rachel at the check out desk and Ashley the optician were amazing!!! Helped me pick out my glasses, and were patient centered!
K M
October 8, 2026
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Very helpful.
R D
October 7, 2026
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Everyone was so nice & helpful
J A
October 7, 2026
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Everyone who works there is very nice and professional. They know what they're doing. I highly recommend them to friends, family and anyone else.