Mar 14, 2024
If you need glasses to play sports - upgrade to contact lenses for clearer vision.
Feb 12, 2024
Often, children who have problems with visual functioning can have learning and behavioral problems as well.
Jan 06, 2024
Following a brain injury, such as a concussion, complications can arise involving the eyes and vision.
Dec 14, 2023
Myopia can significantly impact your child’s performance in school and sports, and lead to serious eye diseases later in life.
Nov 08, 2023
As parents, it's natural to want the best for our children, including their eye health. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming increasingly common among kids. In...
Oct 05, 2023
Myopia impacts your child’s school performance, learning, and athletics and can potentially lead to serious sight-robbing eye diseases later in life. These include macular degeneration,...
Mar 07, 2023
If you suffer from headaches, you may have an underlying problem with your visual system due to a neurological issue....
Jan 31, 2023
High myopia – severe nearsightedness – is associated with an increased risk of serious eye diseases such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.
Jan 24, 2023
Vision therapy can address underlying visual problems that can mimic or exacerbate a learning disability.
Jan 24, 2023
Here's how eye exams helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call Child and Family Vision Center to schedule your appointment.
Jan 14, 2023
Car accidents can often result in a concussion, a type of traumatic brain injury that can cause vision problems.
Dec 29, 2022
Did you know that poor visual skills can contribute to behavioral problems in children? Read on to learn how vision therapy can help address these...
Dec 26, 2022
Want to be a better skier? By enhancing your visual skills, you can radically improve your performance on the mountain slopes. Contact Child and Family...
Dec 17, 2022
Discover why experts say there’s a myopia epidemic, and learn what you can do to keep your kids’ eyes healthy. Child and Family Vision Center...
Dec 08, 2022
Your eye experts at Child and Family Vision Center have compiled our top 7 tips for keeping your eyes healthy and safe this holiday season....
Nov 30, 2022
Optimizing your soccer performance should go beyond building muscle and endurance. Boosting your game should also include honing the visual skills you need to be...
Nov 20, 2022
Post trauma vision syndrome (PTVS) can persist long after a concussion, making everyday tasks difficult. Luckily, neuro-optometry can treat many visual post-concussion symptoms. Learn about...
Nov 17, 2022
Did you know that a risk factor for developing myopia (nearsightedness) is living in an urban area? But don’t worry – the myopia management program...
Nov 14, 2022
If you suffer from headaches accompanied by blurred vision, you may have an underlying problem with your visual system. Read on to discover how blurred...
Nov 14, 2022
When a child is considered a ‘slow learner,’ parents and teachers often assume the problem is ADHD or a learning disability. Many don’t realize that...
Oct 31, 2022
Hockey is one of the fastest and most exciting sports out there. But to be great at hockey, your brain needs to be able to...
Oct 25, 2022
Have you ever seen a child who struggles in school despite trying hard to succeed? They could have an undetected vision problem that makes reading...
Oct 19, 2022
It's Contact Lens Safety Month, which makes it the perfect time to brush up on ways to keep your eyes and vision healthy when wearing...
Oct 13, 2022
There are 2 main types of brain injuries - traumatic and non-traumatic. Here, we'll explain the difference between these injuries and how Child and Family...
Oct 13, 2022
Traditional myopia correction uses glasses to improve visual acuity, but they are not a solution for controlling myopia’s progression and may even contribute to worsening...
Sep 28, 2022
Eye tracking is a visual skill necessary for academic success. Poor eye tracking skills can compromise your child’s ability to read and learn. Fortunately, vision...
Sep 28, 2022
Seeing floaters is common and usually nothing to worry about. Yet there are times when floaters are a sign of a serious eye condition. Here’s...
Sep 24, 2022
There are many reasons why developing visual skills should play an important role in your sports training program. Schedule an appointment with a sports vision...
Sep 11, 2022
Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions in the world, yet many people put up with the discomfort, even though it's...
Sep 07, 2022
An ocular migraine can cause the sudden appearance of visual distortions, and even temporary blindness in one eye. Either way, an ocular migraine can be...
Aug 31, 2022
If you’ve ever wondered why some medical professionals don’t mention vision therapy as a treatment for visual problems caused by a concussion and other medical...
Aug 31, 2022
Here are 5 eye symptoms that you should never ignore. Call Child and Family Vision Center without delay if you or a loved one experiences...
Aug 21, 2022
Sports injuries often affect the eyes and can lead to blurry vision — even vision loss. Consider sports vision training and wear protective eyewear to...
Aug 15, 2022
Every child should have a comprehensive eye exam before the start of the new school year. Just as you wouldn’t consider sending them to school without...
Jul 28, 2022
If you want to improve your sports performance, then you've come to the right place! Our sports vision optometrist can help you hone important visual...
Jul 27, 2022
Children with ADHD commonly have visual problems, such as convergence insufficiency, tracking difficulties, and others. Fortunately, vision therapy is an effective treatment for these and...
Jul 27, 2022
Did you know that Nerf® guns, a supposedly safe children’s toy, have been shown to cause eye injury in certain cases? What makes them so...
Jul 17, 2022
Hyperopia affects near vision in children and young adults. Want to know more about hyperopia? Here we explain ways to recognize the condition and help...
Jul 15, 2022
In this article, we explore the various ways a stroke can negatively affect a person’s vision and explain how a neuro-optometrist can help rehabilitate vision.
Jun 30, 2022
Step up to the plate with sharp visual skills like contrast sensitivity and watch your game improve. Sports vision training will help improve your sports...
Jun 30, 2022
Children with IEPs — individualizedsupport in school — are more likely to experience problems with their eyes’ ability to track, team and focus, but...
Jun 27, 2022
Cataract surgery not only improves vision. Research suggests that cataract surgery may also prevent cognitive decline.
Jun 20, 2022
Here’s how you can celebrate National Sunglasses Day on June 27.
Dec 28, 2021
With an increase in online learning comes an increase in digital eye strain and convergence insufficiency, two conditions that can be effectively treated with vision...
Nov 29, 2021
Children whose visual skills aren’t fully developed find it difficult and frustrating to read. Learn why your child may not want to read, and how...
Jun 22, 2021
Since blue eyes contain very little melanin — a pigment that helps block out light, including the sun’s harmful UV rays and blue light —...
May 28, 2021
It’s important to get the facts straight. Here are 5 myths — and truths — about vision therapy.