What is vision therapy?

It is structured, doctor-directed training of focusing, eye teaming and tracking skills, built around your child’s specific findings.

My child sees 20/20. Could vision still be the problem?

Yes. Sharpness is one skill; using both eyes together efficiently for near work is another, and it is what therapy targets.

Who leads vision therapy at Cohenmehr Optometry?

Dr. Kevin Cohenmehr, whose focus includes vision therapy for children with developmental delays, learning disabilities, and other special needs.

Does vision therapy work?

For convergence insufficiency, the evidence is strong: in a randomized trial funded by the National Eye Institute, 12 weeks of office-based therapy with home reinforcement left about three in four children symptom-free or improved, well ahead of home exercises alone. Evidence is thinner for other diagnoses, and vision therapy does not treat dyslexia or learning disabilities themselves; it treats the eye-teaming and focusing problems that can make reading harder. We tell you which situation yours is.

How long does vision therapy take?

Programs run over weeks, with checkpoints that measure progress. The convergence insufficiency trial used 12 weekly office visits plus home practice. The length depends on the diagnosis, age and how consistently home activities get done, and we set expectations at the evaluation. See convergence insufficiency for the most common reason children start.

Is vision therapy covered by insurance?

It varies widely by plan and diagnosis. Some medical plans cover therapy for a diagnosed binocular vision disorder; many vision plans do not. Our team checks your benefits before you start and explains costs up front.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Kevin Cohenmehr, OD Last reviewed October 24, 2026

Vision Therapy in Los Angeles

When seeing 20/20 isn’t the same as using the eyes well.

Some children see each letter clearly yet still lose their place reading, skip words, or tire quickly at their desk. Often the problem isn’t sharpness — it’s focusing, eye teaming and tracking. Vision therapy trains those skills.

Book appointmentOr call 310-828-2010 Accepted insurance

Led by: Dr. Kevin Cohenmehr
For: Children, incl. special needs
Targets: Focusing, teaming, tracking
Starts with: A comprehensive exam

Who it helps

A passion for helping children succeed.

A boy pointing to colored dots on a board

Dr. Kevin Cohenmehr has a strong passion for vision therapy, and it shows most clearly in his work with children, including those with disabilities. He works to help young patients overcome visual challenges that can affect their learning and development.

Whether working with children who have developmental delays, learning disabilities, or other special needs, Dr. Cohenmehr aims to improve their visual function and, with it, their ability to succeed in everyday activities. This dedication aligns with Cohenmehr Optometry’s commitment to providing thoughtful, comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages.

Signs worth evaluating

Losing their place, skipping lines, or using a finger to track long after peers stop
Homework battles, short attention for near work, or tiring quickly when reading
Covering one eye, tilting the head, or complaining of double or “moving” words
A big effort gap between listening comprehension and reading

Start here

Every plan starts with an exam.

A comprehensive exam checks sight, focusing and alignment first
Myopia control is addressed alongside, if nearsightedness is progressing

Pediatric eye exams

Common questions

Vision therapy, answered.

Anything else, call the office at 310-828-2010.

It is structured, doctor-directed training of focusing, eye teaming and tracking skills, built around your child’s specific findings.
Yes. Sharpness is one skill; using both eyes together efficiently for near work is another, and it is what therapy targets.
Dr. Kevin Cohenmehr, whose focus includes vision therapy for children with developmental delays, learning disabilities, and other special needs.
For convergence insufficiency, the evidence is strong: in a randomized trial funded by the National Eye Institute, 12 weeks of office-based therapy with home reinforcement left about three in four children symptom-free or improved, well ahead of home exercises alone. Evidence is thinner for other diagnoses, and vision therapy does not treat dyslexia or learning disabilities themselves; it treats the eye-teaming and focusing problems that can make reading harder. We tell you which situation yours is.
Programs run over weeks, with checkpoints that measure progress. The convergence insufficiency trial used 12 weekly office visits plus home practice. The length depends on the diagnosis, age and how consistently home activities get done, and we set expectations at the evaluation. See convergence insufficiency for the most common reason children start.
It varies widely by plan and diagnosis. Some medical plans cover therapy for a diagnosed binocular vision disorder; many vision plans do not. Our team checks your benefits before you start and explains costs up front.

Vision therapy near you

12222 Wilshire Blvd, on the Santa Monica border.

West Los Angeles Brentwood Santa Monica Westwood Beverly Hills Culver City Pacific Palisades West Hollywood Marina del Rey Newport Beach

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Next step

Reading shouldn’t be this hard.

Book an evaluation with Dr. Kevin and find out whether vision is part of the struggle.

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