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Finding Relief from Chronic Headaches with Vision Therapy

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If you experience frequent headaches, the cause may not be stress or dehydration—it could be your eyes. Visual issues like eye strain, poor focus, or difficulties with eye coordination are common triggers for recurring headaches.

At Child and Family Vision Center in Ankeny, our vision therapy programs are designed to treat these underlying problems and provide lasting relief.

How Vision Problems Lead to Headaches

Your eyes and brain are intricately connected as they work together to support clear vision and good co-ordination. When this system isn’t functioning properly, the extra effort required can strain your eyes and lead to headaches. Some common visual triggers for headaches include:

  • Eye Strain: Overworking your eyes during tasks like reading or screen use.
  • Convergence Insufficiency: Difficulty focusing both eyes on the same object.
  • Uncorrected Vision Issues: Conditions like farsightedness or astigmatism can cause squinting and discomfort.
  • Binocular Vision Dysfunction: Poor coordination between the two eyes can result in tension and fatigue.

How Vision Therapy Helps

Our vision therapy programs offer a non-invasive and effective solution to address these visual issues. Our very own Dr. Erik takes the time to assess your medical history, ocular needs and lifestyle to create customized exercises and activities. Vision therapy strengthens the connection between the eyes and brain, improving functionality and reducing headache frequency.

At Child and Family Vision Center, we take a personalized approach to vision therapy, targeting the specific visual challenges contributing to your headaches. Our programs focus on:

  • Improving Eye Coordination: Strengthening how your eyes work together to prevent strain.
  • Enhancing Focus: Helping your eyes adjust more comfortably to near and far tasks.
  • Building Endurance: Reducing fatigue during visual activities like reading or screen time.

Why Choose Child and Family Vision Center?

Our team in Ankeny is keenly focused on rehabilitating those who suffer from chronic headaches, traumatic brain injuries, and a host of other neuro-optometric issues. Through comprehensive evaluations, we identify the root causes of your headaches and create a tailored therapy plan to address them.

See Better, Feel Better, Live Better with Child and Family Vision Center

If frequent headaches are impacting your daily life, it’s time to explore the benefits of vision therapy. Schedule an evaluation at Child and Family Vision Center in Ankeny today and take the first step toward lasting relief.