Is your child struggling at school? Discover how vision can affect focus, reading, and learning with your local eye care team at Ottawa Vision Therapy. […]
4 Ways Poor Vision Can Affect Learning in Children
How Can I Tell If My Infant Has Vision Problems?
You watch your baby’s every move, celebrating each smile and milestone. But when it comes to vision, the signs aren’t always obvious. Your infant can’t tell you if something looks blurry or if their eyes feel strained. You can spot potential vision problems by watching for missed developmental milestones, unusual eye movements, and changes in […]
How Long Does Vision Therapy Take?
Post-concussion blur and reading difficulties aren’t just frustrating—they’re life-altering. At Ottawa Vision Therapy, we use personalized exercises to develop visual skills that corrective lenses can’t reach. Vision therapy typically takes 12 to 24 weeks, with most people attending sessions once or twice per week, though your specific timeline depends on your age, condition severity, and […]
Eye Conditions That Can Be Treated with Vision Therapy
You might think vision problems only mean needing glasses or contacts, but many eye conditions involve more than simple focusing issues. When your eyes struggle to work together as a team, or when a brain injury disrupts your visual system, these problems can affect everything from your child’s school performance to your ability to concentrate […]
Is Vision Therapy Worth It?
So much of how we experience the world comes through our eyes. When our visual system is disrupted by an event like a concussion, or if it simply never fully develops, this can affect our ability to learn, focus, and simply get through the day. If you or your child are struggling with visual challenges, […]
How Vision Therapy Treats Eye Strain After Concussion
Post-concussion eye strain occurs when the communications between your brain and your eyes is disrupted. Vision therapy can treat eye strain after a concussion by using a personalized program of exercises to retrain the connection between your brain and your eyes. This helps you regain comfort and clarity in your daily life. Why Your Eyes […]
Do You Need a Referral for Vision Therapy?
Glasses and contact lenses play a dominant role in eye care, but they can’t address every visual concern, which is where vision therapy comes in. Although vision therapy is a specialty program, the path into the office isn’t as complex as you might think. A formal referral isn’t always necessary to get an initial assessment. […]
Understanding Binocular Vision Dysfunction
Binocular vision allows us to see the world in three dimensions. But what happens when this visual system falters? Binocular vision dysfunction (BVD) can impact everyday tasks that require depth perception, from playing sports to safely navigating traffic. Conditions that fall into this category include amblyopia (otherwise known as “lazy eye”) and strabismus (commonly referred […]
5 Signs Your Child Could Benefit from Vision Therapy
Reading shouldn’t be a battle. Writing shouldn’t cause tears. Yet for many children, these everyday tasks become sources of frustration and struggle. While parents often assume academic difficulties stem from learning disabilities or lack of effort, the real culprit could be hiding in plain sight: vision problems that go beyond what a standard eye exam […]
Amblyopia vs. Strabismus: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to your child’s vision, recognizing problems early is key to supporting their eye health and overall development. Two common vision issues in children are amblyopia and strabismus. While they’re closely connected, they’re sometimes confused with each other. Here’s the difference: Amblyopia impacts vision clarity and occurs when the brain basically “turns off” […]
