A Guide to Becoming a Vision Therapist: Education & Career Path

Patients who go through vision therapy might require weeks or months of treatment. By becoming a vision therapist, you will be responsible for helping a patient with dysfunctional vision. These jobs are often available in an optometrist's office or the offices of other types of eye doctors.

Instructions

How to Become a Vision Therapist

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  Locate a Board Certified Doctor (See references). These doctors are fellows with the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD).

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  Prepare your resume, highlighting your experience and education relating to optometry. Because a vision therapist spends a lot of time with patients, any customer-care experience is important.

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  Submit your resume to the optometrist and express your willingness to be trained as a vision therapist.

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  Follow the training and instruction of the doctor to become a vision therapist.

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  Complete appropriate educational course work if recommended or required by a doctor or local governing body.