For example, two beads are placed on a string about 6 feet apart. The child focuses on the near bead and then the far bead. Showing a simple picture to a child and having the child draw the picture without looking at the original. The usefulness of this combination may depend on the child's gross motor development stage. There is general agreement among parents that children enjoy therapy more when gross motor skill activities are included.
Some optometrists use syntonics.
Syntonics is the appplication of selected visual light frequencies to improve vision. While some have reported good results, other optometrists consider these treatments to be experimental. Vision therapy at the optometrist's office can be expensive since it is not always covered by health insurance and children may need to have therapy several times a week. To lower costs, parents can do the exercises with their child at home. The optometrist can then be seen periodically to check on the child's progress.