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July 19, 2024

Fun Home-Based Activities to Strengthen Your Child’s Vision

Although 20/20 clarity is important, it’s not enough. You see, the visual system is made up of the eyes and…

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July 18, 2024

NeuroLens and NeuroLenses

Looking for Neurolens?  You want to find out if the Neurolenses are better than prism glasses prescribed by an optometrist, and…

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July 15, 2024

When Should You See a Retina Specialist?

You likely visit your optometrist for regular eye exams or whenever you need a prescription for glasses or contact lenses.…

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July 15, 2024

Can Dry Eye Cause Focusing Problems?

Have you noticed your vision becoming hazy or blurry, even though your prescription hasn’t changed? While several conditions can cause…

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July 15, 2024

5 Things To Consider Before Getting Cataract Surgery

June is Cataract Awareness Month, so what better time to shed light on cataracts? Below, you’ll find useful information about…

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June 5, 2024

ImPACT Concussion Testing

A concussion is the most common type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Every concussion is different; symptoms and recovery depend…

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May 25, 2022

10% of Children Have Undetected Vision Problems

Almost every classroom has children who struggle more than their peers, whether academically, socially or behaviourally. What many parents and…

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April 28, 2022

Does Your Child Have 20/20 Vision Yet Still Struggles In School?

Your child aced their school?s vision screening test with 20/20 eyesight. That means perfect vision, right? Actually, no. 20/20 simply…

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March 15, 2022

Should My Child Have Vision Therapy?

Children may fail to recognize that they?re having difficulty reading, or that their eyes are struggling to focus, so it?s…

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February 20, 2022

Toys and Games to Help Your Child Succeed in School

If your child is showing signs of a learning difficulty, it is important to rule out an underlying vision problem…

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January 31, 2022

4 Reasons Why 3D Vision is So Important

Our sense of depth perception and ability to see in 3 dimensions are often-overlooked benefits of our complex visual system.…

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December 28, 2021

Screen Time Can Lead To Eye Strain And Convergence Insufficiency In Children

Now that a couple of years have passed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have gotten a clearer…

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July 25, 2021

4 Tips To Avoid a Traumatic Brain Injury

A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is an injury to the brain caused by physical trauma, typically a sudden bump…

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June 30, 2021

3 Ways Neuro-Optometry Can Help Stroke Survivors

Approximately 15 million people around the globe suffer from a stroke each year. An alarming two-thirds of stroke survivors experience…

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May 28, 2021

4 Ways Vision May Be Affected Following A Stroke

About 2 in 3 stroke survivors live with some degree of visual dysfunction following the stroke. Although all brains are…

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April 30, 2021

Boys With ADHD Are at Higher Risk for Brain Injury & Vision Problems

Studies show that traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur in approximately 17% of males worldwide. To determine whether there is a…

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March 29, 2021

What?s the Connection Between Sleep Apnea, Concussion, and Your Vision?

A recent comprehensive sleep study on people with post-concussion syndrome showed that 78% were diagnosed with sleep apnea. What came…

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February 24, 2021

10 Things About Vestibular Disorders You Probably Didn?t Know

The vestibular system is what helps us feel balanced and stable. People with vestibular disorders may experience symptoms like frequent…

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