What to do if you suspect that your preschooler has a visual disorder 

From infancy through age six the myelin (covering of the nerves) is in the process of fully developing. During this time there is a wonderful opportunity to enhance the maturity and development process in the visual system through a guided development program.

Minnesota Vision Therapy Center offers a program of guided development for the visual system specifically designed for children ages three through their sixth birthday. The initial testing and consultation for this program is free of charge and takes place in our Bloomington office.

The program length is 10 to 15 weeks. A trained therapist will work once a week with you and your preschooler to customize activities that enhance the development of your child’s visual system. These activities have been compiled from time tested and proven therapy procedures from leading pediatric institutions, including preschools and pediatric clinics. Activities are designed to use common household items. The program is tailored to your child’s age and developmental stage.

The Preschool Guided Development Program is not a replacement for a vision therapy program; rather, it is a preparation that, in some cases, may shorten the length of a future vision therapy program.

Contacting us is your first step. Please call our clinic at (952) 844-0844 or toll free at (877) 756-0844 for more information. (A recent - no more than twelve months old - eye health exam is required prior to the initial evaluation appointment.)  We will be happy to provide you with a list of optometrists if you do not already have a family optometrist in your area.