When a child struggles with reading, focusing, or eye coordination, the problem isn’t always “bad vision.” Even children with 20/20 eyesight can have visual skills that don’t work the way they should. These issues can affect learning, attention, and everyday activities, often leading to frustration for both children and parents.
At Barnes Talero Eyecare, vision therapy is one of our specialties. Dr. Maria Barnes has decades of advanced training and experience treating complex binocular vision problems such as strabismus (crossed eyes) and amblyopia (lazy eye). Families across Nashville and Middle Tennessee choose our practice because of our proven results, personalized treatment plans, and commitment to helping each patient achieve their full potential.
Vision therapy is a doctor-guided program of eye activities and exercises designed to retrain how the eyes and brain work together. It is not a generic set of eye exercises, but a personalized treatment plan created for each patient’s unique needs. Therapy sessions usually take place once or twice per week in our office and may involve the use of specialized tools such as lenses, prisms, or digital training systems. Between visits, patients practice skills at home to reinforce progress. Most programs last several months, depending on the condition being treated and how quickly the eyes respond. Vision therapy has been proven effective in treating conditions such as strabismus (crossed eyes), amblyopia (lazy eye), focusing problems, and eye coordination issues.
Strengthening the way the eyes and brain communicate can make a dramatic difference in daily life. Patients who complete therapy often notice:
Clearer, more comfortable vision
Better reading fluency and comprehension
Longer attention span with less fatigue
Fewer headaches and less eye strain
Stronger depth perception and hand-eye coordination
Improved confidence in school, work, and sports
Parents often notice these warning signs when a child may benefit from therapy:
Skipping lines or losing place while reading
Tilting the head or closing one eye to see clearly
Frequent headaches during near work
Avoiding reading or homework
Difficulty remembering what was just read
Complaints of words moving or blurring on the page
Struggles with focus or short attention span
Adults also benefit from vision therapy. Many live with undiagnosed binocular vision problems that cause eye strain, double vision, or difficulty concentrating at work. Others experience visual symptoms after concussions or head injuries. At Barnes Talero Eyecare, we provide customized therapy programs for adults to restore comfort and function at any age.
More than 40 years of experience diagnosing and treating binocular vision problems
Hundreds of children and adults in Nashville have seen success through our therapy programs
Every treatment plan is custom-designed for the patient’s needs and lifestyle
Our bilingual staff makes care comfortable and accessible for both English- and Spanish-speaking families
Independent, locally owned practice focused on long-term patient relationships
If your child is struggling in school or you are an adult dealing with headaches, double vision, or focus problems, vision therapy may provide the solution. Barnes Talero Eyecare is recognized as one of Nashville’s leading practices for vision therapy, combining advanced expertise with personalized care.
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