Behavioural Optometrist in Earlwood

A behavioral optometrist, also known as a developmental optometrist or a neuro-optometrist, focuses on the relationship between vision and behavior. They go beyond evaluating visual acuity and eye health and consider how vision affects an individual's overall development, learning, and daily functioning. 

Behavioral optometry recognizes that vision is not solely limited to the ability to see clearly. Behavioural optometrists assess and treat various visual skills and how they interact with other systems in the brain, such as motor skills, attention, and perception. These visual skills include eye teaming (binocular vision), eye focusing (accommodation), eye movement control, visual tracking, visual processing, and visual integration. 

Behavioral optometrists can help with a range of visual problems and conditions. These may include lazy eye (amblyopia), crossed eyes (strabismus), difficulties with eye tracking or coordination, visual perceptual disorders, and vision-related learning problems. We also work with individuals who have visual issues related to brain injuries, neurological conditions, or developmental disorders. 

Treatment methods used in behavioral optometry may include vision therapy and may also prescribe specialized glasses or lenses, including prism lenses. Treatment is aimed to address specific visual issues and help individuals better process visual information. 

Vision therapy consists of personalized exercises and activities designed to improve visual skills, eye coordination, and visual processing. Vision therapy aims to enhance the brain's ability to use visual information effectively, leading to improved visual comfort, efficiency, and performance 

You do not need a referral to see a behavioral optometrist. You can contact us directly on (02) 8542 2909 or book online to schedule an appointment with your friendly behavioural optometrist.