COVD has compiled two summaries of research and clinical studies on optometric vision therapy.

A Summary of Research and Clinical Studies on Optometric Vision Therapy

Provides an overview of the literature on the use of vision therapy to treat Accomodative Dysfunction, Vergence Anomalies, Amblyopia and Strabismus.

A Summary of Research and Clinical Studies on Vision and Learning

A listing of some of the research reports and clinical studies on the relationship of vision to reading and learning ability and the effectiveness of vision therapy in the treatment of learning-related vision problems.

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Additional clinical and research support for the efficacy of vision therapy can be found in the following Optometric Clinical Practice Guidelines published by the American Optometric Association.

• Care of the Patient with Amblyopia
• Care of the Patient with Strabismus
• Care of the Patient with Accommodative and Vergence Dysfunctions
• Care of the Patient with Learning-Related Vision Problems