Dr Benny Shao, OD - San Jose Vision Therapy

Dr Benny Shao, OD - San Jose Vision Therapy We are a clinic specializing in the treatment of binocular vision problems affecting reading performance, worsening eyesight, and lazy eye.

Welcome to San Jose Vision Therapy. Our doctor, Dr. Benny Shao, is a board certified developmental optometrist specializing in vision therapy and works at multiple locations in the San Jose Bay Area. His specialty is in treating binocular vision problems that impact visual changes and visual performance. These problems can impact the patient in many different ways, such as reading comprehension, depth perception, sports performance, visual memory, and eye hand coordination.

Optometrists | Extending Care Through TherapyEven children with normal acuity can have binocular dysfunctions that affec...
11/23/2025

Optometrists | Extending Care Through Therapy
Even children with normal acuity can have binocular dysfunctions that affect learning. Non-VT optometrists can collaborate by referring complex cases for therapy-based rehabilitation. This partnership keeps care comprehensive and patient-centered.
Learn more: https://sjvisiontherapy.com/problems-we-treat/
Partner with our vision therapy specialist at (408) 837-7380.

Occupational Therapists | Visual-Motor Coordination and Classroom ReadinessA child who avoids puzzles, coloring, or writ...
11/22/2025

Occupational Therapists | Visual-Motor Coordination and Classroom Readiness
A child who avoids puzzles, coloring, or writing might not lack patience—they may be compensating for blurred or doubled images. OTs who integrate visual-motor observations into their evaluations can uncover underlying tracking or focusing issues that vision therapy can correct, improving both fine motor precision and attention span.
Learn more: https://sjvisiontherapy.com/problems-we-treat/
To schedule a confidential evaluation, call (408) 837-7380.

Hand-Eye Coordination and Vision TherapyHand-eye coordination is essential for many daily activities, from catching a ba...
11/21/2025

Hand-Eye Coordination and Vision Therapy
Hand-eye coordination is essential for many daily activities, from catching a ball to writing in a straight line. Vision therapy helps synchronize eye movements with hand movements, improving reaction time and precision.
Learn more: https://sjvisiontherapy.com/problems-we-treat/

Balance and Vision: A Surprising ConnectionVision plays a key role in balance and spatial awareness. If a child frequent...
11/21/2025

Balance and Vision: A Surprising Connection
Vision plays a key role in balance and spatial awareness. If a child frequently stumbles, struggles with stairs, or has difficulty catching, vision therapy can help by improving eye coordination and depth perception. Learn more: https://sjvisiontherapy.com/problems-we-treat/

Pediatricians | Beyond 20/20 VisionA standard vision screen may miss problems in eye teaming or focusing. Pediatricians ...
11/13/2025

Pediatricians | Beyond 20/20 Vision
A standard vision screen may miss problems in eye teaming or focusing. Pediatricians who see children struggling with attention, headaches, or reading fatigue can benefit from partnering with a developmental optometrist. Early referral means fewer missed milestones and better school readiness.
Learn more: https://sjvisiontherapy.com/problems-we-treat/
Contact (408) 837-7380 to connect with our vision therapy specialist.

Can Vision Therapy Improve Reflexes in Sports?A child’s ability to react quickly in sports depends on their visual proce...
11/11/2025

Can Vision Therapy Improve Reflexes in Sports?
A child’s ability to react quickly in sports depends on their visual processing speed. If their brain takes too long to interpret visual information, their reflexes will be slower. Vision therapy enhances visual processing, leading to faster reaction times.
Learn more: https://sjvisiontherapy.com/problems-we-treat/

Signs That Vision Problems Affect Sports SkillsIf a child often flinches, blinks excessively, or turns their head to the...
11/08/2025

Signs That Vision Problems Affect Sports Skills
If a child often flinches, blinks excessively, or turns their head to the side while trying to catch, it could indicate visual processing difficulties. Vision therapy helps develop stronger eye coordination, making sports easier and more fun.
Learn more: https://sjvisiontherapy.com/problems-we-treat/

Occupational Therapists | Visual Tracking and Fine Motor SkillsChildren who can’t smoothly track a moving object often s...
11/06/2025

Occupational Therapists | Visual Tracking and Fine Motor Skills
Children who can’t smoothly track a moving object often struggle with handwriting, cutting, and even tying shoes. OTs are perfectly positioned to notice jerky eye movements or a child who frequently loses place on the page. These are classic signs of an underlying visual-tracking issue that vision therapy can help resolve.
Learn more: https://sjvisiontherapy.com/problems-we-treat/
For more information or to schedule a confidential evaluation, call (408) 837-7380 or visit the link above.

How Eye Tracking Affects Sports PerformanceGood eye tracking allows a child to smoothly follow a moving object. If the e...
11/04/2025

How Eye Tracking Affects Sports Performance
Good eye tracking allows a child to smoothly follow a moving object. If the eyes struggle to keep up, catching, hitting, or kicking a ball becomes difficult. Vision therapy trains the eyes to follow movement with greater accuracy.
Learn more: https://sjvisiontherapy.com/problems-we-treat/

Catching a Ball Requires More Than Just CoordinationCatching a ball may seem like a simple task, but it actually require...
11/01/2025

Catching a Ball Requires More Than Just Coordination
Catching a ball may seem like a simple task, but it actually requires strong eye tracking, depth perception, and hand-eye coordination. If a child struggles with catching, an underlying vision issue might be the reason. Vision therapy helps improve these essential visual skills, making it easier for children to participate in sports and daily activities.
Learn more: https://sjvisiontherapy.com/problems-we-treat/

Happy Halloween!From San Jose Vision Therapy
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!
From San Jose Vision Therapy

Watching your child bump into furniture or struggle with balance can be concerning for any parent. Sensory processing is...
10/30/2025

Watching your child bump into furniture or struggle with balance can be concerning for any parent. Sensory processing issues tied to vision, like difficulty integrating visual input, may contribute. Our SJVT Vision Therapy programs, offered at multiple Bay Area locations with doctor supervision, provide tailored exercises to support better coordination. Reach out to see how we can help your child!

Help your child move with confidence. Call us at (408) 837-7380 or check out https://www.sjvisiontherapy.com/problems-we-treat/] to get started.

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960 Saratoga Avenue, #213
San Jose, CA
95129

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 2pm - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm

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+14088377380

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