--- title: Discovering Vision Therapy | Functional Vision Test description: Functional Vision Test | The blog of The Vision Therapy Center, dedicated to helping parents, educators and optometrists discover vision therapy. --- - [Make an Appointment](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/schedule-an-appointment) - [Make a Payment](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/make-a-payment) - [Locations](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/locations) - [262-784-9201](tel:2627849201) [![The Vision Therapy Center](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hs-fs/file-554902641-png/images/layout/logo-green.png?width=149&name=logo-green.png "The Vision Therapy Center")](https://91892.hs-sites.com/homepage) - [Home](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/old) - [What is Vision Therapy](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy) - [Symptoms](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/symptoms) - [Treatment](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/treatment) - [Functional Vision Exam](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/diagnosis-functional-vision-test) - [ADHD](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/adhd) - [Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/amblyopia-lazy-eye) - [Concussions](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/vision-problems-after-concussions-concussion-symptoms-eyes) - [Convergence Insufficiency](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/convergence-insufficiency-convergence-excess) - [Double Vision (Diplopia)](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/double-vision-diplopia) - [Dyslexia](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/dyslexia) - [Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/strabismus-crossed-eyes) - [Costs](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/costs-the-vision-therapy-center) - [Appointments and Billing](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/appointments-billing) - [About Us](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/about-us) - [Success Stories](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/category/success_stories) - [Resources](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/resources) - [Presentations](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/schedule-a-presentation-on-vision-therapy) - [Studies](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/resources/clinical-studies) - [Parents](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/parents) - [Teachers](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/teachers) - [Optometrists](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/optometrists) - [News - Media](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/media-in-the-news) - [Links](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/resources/links) - [Blog](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy) - [Contact](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/contact) - [Privacy](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/data-usage-page) Discovering Vision Therapy Blog ## [What Dogs Can Teach Us About Vision Testing in Infants and Children](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/what-dogs-can-teach-us-about-vision-testing-in-infants-and-children) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Dog Shows How Vision Testing in Infants Works](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/10.12.18%20TVTC%20Prisca%20cover%20(1).png) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/what-dogs-can-teach-us-about-vision-testing-in-infants-and-children) Do dogs need to get their vision tested?  Prisca did. Her testing not only revealed a functional vision problem, but also serves as an example of how we can find similar undetected issues in infants and children. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/what-dogs-can-teach-us-about-vision-testing-in-infants-and-children) Topics: [Functional Vision Test](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision-test) ## [Why a Summer Eye Exam is Crucial for Every Child](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/why-a-summer-eye-exam-is-crucial-for-every-child) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/iStock_000017451848_Small.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/why-a-summer-eye-exam-is-crucial-for-every-child) School’s almost out for summer. While we know students could use the break from long days, homework and exams, just one more important test is in order: a Functional Vision Test. If it reveals a vision problem, summer is the perfect time to start vision therapy. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/why-a-summer-eye-exam-is-crucial-for-every-child) Topics: [Learning-Related Vision Problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/learning-related-vision-problems), [Functional Vision Test](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision-test) ## [Could a Video Game be the Next Best Lazy Eye Treatment?](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/could-a-video-game-be-the-next-best-lazy-eye-treatment) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hs-fs/hub/91892/file-2417430337.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/could-a-video-game-be-the-next-best-lazy-eye-treatment) We keep an eye on new computer games designed to help treat patients with lazy eye. We’ve seen a lot of attempts, but none have aligned with a true developmental optometry approach to amblyopia - until now. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/could-a-video-game-be-the-next-best-lazy-eye-treatment) Topics: [Vision Therapy](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/vision-therapy), [Functional Vision Test](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision-test), [Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/amblyopia-lazy-eye) ## [Why a Summer Eye Exam is so Critical for a Struggling Student](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/100860/why-a-summer-eye-exam-is-so-critical-for-a-struggling-student) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Summer Eye Exam](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hs-fs/hub/91892/file-1519767004.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/100860/why-a-summer-eye-exam-is-so-critical-for-a-struggling-student) Summer is just around the corner (or at least that’s the rumor here in Wisconsin).  If you have a child who is a struggling student, the break from school will be welcome – but it shouldn’t be squandered. Use the summer months to schedule a Functional Vision Test.  It just might reveal why your child is struggling in school. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/100860/why-a-summer-eye-exam-is-so-critical-for-a-struggling-student) Topics: [Learning-Related Vision Problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/learning-related-vision-problems), [Functional Vision](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision), [Functional Vision Test](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision-test) ## [How a Basic Eye Test Can Miss a Vision Problem](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/98954/how-a-basic-eye-test-can-miss-a-vision-problem) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Basic Eye Test Can Miss Vision Problem](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/iStock-538485170.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/98954/how-a-basic-eye-test-can-miss-a-vision-problem) Parents and children are quite familiar with the eye chart used by most schools for vision screenings.  It’s called the Snellen chart, and it’s given us the term “20/20” vision. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/98954/how-a-basic-eye-test-can-miss-a-vision-problem) Topics: [Functional Vision Test](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision-test), [Snellen Eye Chart](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/snellen-eye-chart) ## [Computer Vision Syndrome Becomes an Unintended Consequence](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/86843/computer-vision-syndrome-becomes-an-unintended-consequence) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Computer Vision Syndrome](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/iStock-950603084.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/86843/computer-vision-syndrome-becomes-an-unintended-consequence)   Computer usage is on the rise in the classroom, and its giving rise to an unintended consequence:  An increased risk of computer vision syndrome. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/86843/computer-vision-syndrome-becomes-an-unintended-consequence) Topics: [Functional Vision Test](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision-test), [Computer Vision Syndrome](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/computer-vision-syndrome) ## [Five Common Problems with Vision Screening Tests](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/85674/five-common-problems-with-vision-screening-tests) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![5 Problems with vision screening tests](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/iStock-505032432.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/85674/five-common-problems-with-vision-screening-tests) **** ** August is National Children's Vision and Learning Month, and we hope that one of the results of raised public awareness is that parents will take their children in for a [Functional Vision Test](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/diagnosis-functional-vision-test/).  However, many parents may think that typical vision screening tests will address their needs.  Unfortunately, that’s not the case.** [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/85674/five-common-problems-with-vision-screening-tests) Topics: [Functional Vision Test](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision-test) ## [5 Ways Teachers Are Reducing Computer Eye Strain](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/85239/5-ways-teachers-are-reducing-computer-eye-strain) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![5 Ways Teachers are Reducing Computer Eye Strain](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/iStock-888791770.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/85239/5-ways-teachers-are-reducing-computer-eye-strain)   Just this past week, my wife told me that one of her school’s classrooms will become an entirely iPad-based classroom.  I’m sure this is going to be extremely exciting for the kids, but parents and educators need to be aware of how important reducing computer eye strain will be for a new generation. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/85239/5-ways-teachers-are-reducing-computer-eye-strain) Topics: [Functional Vision Test](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision-test), [Computer Vision Syndrome](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/computer-vision-syndrome) ## [Warning: Five Things Your Child Must Do to Avoid Computer Eye Strain](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/76030/warning-five-things-your-child-must-do-to-avoid-computer-eye-strain) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hs-fs/file-15961838-jpg/images/nov003-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/76030/warning-five-things-your-child-must-do-to-avoid-computer-eye-strain) The Christmas season has come and gone, and Santa has delivered a wide variety of electronic goodies.  Unfortunately, many of those goodies could result in computer eyestrain. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/76030/warning-five-things-your-child-must-do-to-avoid-computer-eye-strain) Topics: [Functional Vision Test](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision-test), [Computer Vision Syndrome](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/computer-vision-syndrome) ## [Does a Vision Problem Prevent Your Child from Seeing in 3D?](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/70398/does-a-vision-problem-prevent-your-child-from-seeing-in-3d) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hs-fs/file-15967909-jpg/images/von13-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/70398/does-a-vision-problem-prevent-your-child-from-seeing-in-3d) Every movie for kids seems to be in 3D these days.  From the latest Harry Potter to re-releases like The Lion King, 3D is all the rage.  Unfortunately, kids and adults with a binocular vision problem may not enjoy a 3D movie like everyone else.  Even worse, they may not know they have a problem. 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