Vision care for the whole family

Vision Therapy

While glasses are enough for many people, some vision challenges are not resolved with glasses or contact lenses alone Vision therapy is a personalised, guided process that helps improve how the eyes and brain work together. It supports the development of visual skills needed for comfortable reading, sustained attention, coordination, and everyday performance.

Who Can Benefit from Vision Therapy?

Vision therapy may be helpful for children and adults with:

• Learning related Vision problems
• Stress- related Visual problems
• Poor binocular coordination including Convergence insufficiency
• Amblyopia (lazy eye), Diplopia (double vision) and strabismus (turned eye)
• Individuals recovering from concussion or Traumatic brain injury
• Patients wanting to improve visual coordination for sport or daily activities

What Does the Process Involve?

We begin with a comprehensive visual assessment to understand how your visual system is functioning. From there,we will advise if lenses or therapy alone is required. We will then create an individualised therapy programme that may include activities to support:

• Eye tracking
• Focusing flexibility
• Eye coordination
• Visual-motor integration

Vision therapy is provided either by an Occupational Therapist with additional training in vision development, working under optometric guidance or by the optometrist themselves. This allows us to take a more integrated, whole-person approach. Progress happens gradually, with regular guidance, support, and practice both in and out of the office.

How Long Does Vision Therapy Take?

Vision therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process. The length of a programme varies depending on individual needs, goals, and consistency with home practice. Some patients notice changes within a few weeks, while for others, progress builds more gradually over time. We focus on steady, meaningful improvement rather than fixed timelines.

Our Approach

At Vision in Balance Optometry, we look beyond symptoms to understand how vision is functioning within the bigger picture. We value a collaborative approach and often work alongside parents, teachers, and other professionals to support each patient in a way that is practical, supportive, and sustainable.

Let’s Get Started

If you or your child are experiencing vision-related challenges, we’re here to help. Book a consultation and let’s explore how we can support more comfortable, efficient vision.

Primitive Reflexes & Vision

Primitive reflexes are early reflexive movements that develop in utero and early infancy. They play an important role in early development, helping babies respond to their environment and begin building the foundation for movement, coordination, and sensory processing. Some reflexes are activated during the birth process and variations such as Caesarean delivery or birth-related stress may impact this process.

As children grow, these reflexes are typically integrated as the brain matures. One helpful way to think about this is like a filing system - once the body has learned what it needs from a reflex, it is "filed away" so that higher-level skills can take over.

In some cases, reflexes may not fully integrate, or they may become more noticeable again during times of stress, illness, or neurological disruption. When this happens, they can begin to interfere with how the body and visual system work together.

How Do Primitive Reflexes Affect Vision?

Vision is closely connected to movement and posture. When reflexes are still active, children may need to use extra effort to maintain stability, focus, and coordination - which can make visual tasks like reading and learning more demanding.

This may present as:

• Difficulty sitting still or maintaining posture
• Challenges with eye tracking when reading
• Reduced visual attention or concentration
• Coordination difficulties
• Fatigue during near tasks

Our Approach

At Vision In Balance, we consider how retained primitive reflexes may be contributing to visual and learning challenges as part of a broader assessment.

We use an RMTi (Rhythmic Movement international) approach, involving gentle, repetitive movement patterns aimed at supporting the integration of retained reflexes and improving coordination between the body, brain, and visual system.

This work is always individualised and may be incorporated alongside vision therapy, depending on each child’s unique needs.

Our Eyewear Collection

At Vision in Balance Optometry, we believe your eyewear should do more than help you see clearly - it should reflect your personality, support your lifestyle, and feel comfortable every day. We’ve carefully curated a collection of high-quality international and designer frames that combine style, durability, and innovation for both adults and children.

Premium Designer Frames

We proudly stock a selection from Optic Nerve, known for bringing distinctive global eyewear brands to South Africa.

Our range includes:

• Etnia Barcelona - Bold colours, artistic design, and premium craftsmanship
• ProDesign Denmark - Clean Scandinavian style with exceptional comfort
• Modo - Lightweight, minimalist frames with a modern edge
• WOOW Eyewear - Playful, expressive designs with personality
• TOM Tailor - Casual, wearable styles for everyday use
• ECO Eyewear - Environmentally conscious frames made from recycled materials
• Stepper Eyewear - Lightweight, anatomically designed frames that deliver outstanding comfort, durability, and a secure fit for all-day wear.
• Reebok - Sport-inspired durability and performance
• Moleskine Eyewear - Smart, functional design inspired by creativity and simplicity

Each brand has been selected to offer something unique - whether you’re looking for bold statement pieces, lightweight comfort, or timeless style.

Children’s Eyewear

We understand that children need frames that are not only fun, but also durable, comfortable, and designed to support their development and active lifestyles.

Our children’s range includes:

• Disney frames - Featuring favourite characters in fun, wearable designs
• Knex Eyewear - Designed specifically for kids, with durability, flexibility, and a secure fit
• Stepper Eyewear (Kids Collection) - Lightweight, expertly fitted frames engineered for all-day comfort and growing faces
• Leo Eyewear - Practical, stylish frames for everyday wear

Each frame is selected with both parents and children in mind - combining practical features with styles kids love to wear.

We focus on proper fit and function to ensure your child’s glasses support clear, comfortable vision for learning, play, and everyday life.

Find the Perfect Fit

Choosing the right frame is about more than appearance. We guide you through selecting eyewear that suits your face shape, visual needs, and daily activities - ensuring the best possible fit and performance. Whether you’re after something bold, subtle, sporty, or sustainable, we’ll help you find a pair that feels just right.