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Many kids struggle with reading, focusing, and learning, which impacts their report card performance. Vision therapy can address these underlying visual issues, helping children improve academically and feel more confident.
As parents, we always want the best for our children, especially when it comes to their health. But when it comes to myopia (short-sightedness), myths can lead to confusion. At A-Ha Vision, we believe education about eyecare is vital.
Here's how eye exams helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call A-Ha Vision to schedule your appointment.
We are dedicated to enhancing your child's reading and learning through targeted vision therapy. Understanding the key visual skills essential for reading can help identify potential challenges your child may face.
According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), 1 in 4 children has a vision problem that impacts their reading and academic performance.
After a car accident, individuals may experience a range of visual disturbances, from blurred vision to difficulties with eye coordination. These issues can significantly affect daily activities and overall quality of life.
Since 80% of learning is visual, a vision problem can directly impact a child’s academic success.
There are at least 17 essential visual skills that help you see clearly and comfortably for near and far, as well as while reading, writing, spelling, crafting, playing sports, and more!
Relevant visual skills required for reading include eye-tracking, eye-teaming, convergence, accommodation, and visual fixation — all skills that are assessed during a functional visual evaluation
The problem is, visual disturbances following a TBI are often overlooked during the initial post-TBI exam. All people who have suffered a concussion require a Functional Vision exam.
Here you’ll learn how the use of digital screens can impact visual and mental health, and what we recommend for healthy screen use.
Regular eye exams and vision therapy are recommended to prevent poor academic performance in children caused by poor vision.
Discover how Dr. Ha was able to help a 56-year-old patient suffering from acute vertigo and dizziness.
Vision therapy can address underlying visual problems that can mimic or exacerbate a learning disability.
Car accidents can often result in a concussion, a type of traumatic brain injury that can cause vision problems.
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 behavioral issues and how A-Ha Vision can help.
Want to be a better skier? By enhancing your visual skills, you can radically improve your performance on the mountain slopes. Contact A-Ha Vision in Oakville to discover how sports vision training can help you be the skier you wish to be!
Your eye experts at A-Ha Vision have compiled our top 7 tips for keeping your eyes healthy and safe this holiday season. Let us know how else we can help!
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 the best soccer player you can be. That’s where sports vision training at A-Ha Vision can help.
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 neuro-optometry and how it can help you.
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 vision and headaches are linked, and how A-Ha Vision can help.
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 a visual deficit is at the root of the problem. Find out how vision therapy can help your child succeed in school and in sports.
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 instantly process visual information. Read on to learn how sports vision training at A-Ha Vision can help you be the athlete you want to be.
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 and learning a struggle. If a child’s visual skills are the culprit, vision therapy can help.
There are 2 main types of brain injuries - traumatic and non-traumatic. Here, we'll explain the difference between these injuries and how A-Ha Vision can help.
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 therapy can help strengthen a child’s eye tracking skills and make reading and learning easier.
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 optometrist and see how sports vision training can give you that competitive edge you seek!
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 quite scary.
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 conditions, you’ll want to read this. Here’s why we think vision therapy is often overlooked.
Sports injuries often affect the eyes and can lead to blurry vision — even vision loss. Consider sports vision training and wear protective eyewear to keep your vision safe.
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 skills to help you succeed at your sport.
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 other lagging visual skills. Read on to learn more!
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 dangerous?
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 your child if they have it.
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.
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 performance.
Children with IEPs — individualizedsupport in school — are more likely to experience problems with their eyes’ ability to track, team and focus, but these problems are rarely detected in a standard school screening. A comprehensive developmental vision exam can detect these and other problems with your child’s visual system.
Vision therapy is the ideal treatment for strabismus and offers long-term results because it targets the root of the issue — the brain.
Though not always evident, a stroke almost inevitably affects vision. Neuro-optometric rehabilitation can treat the resulting vision deficiencies and improve the person’s functionality and quality of life as part of an integrative treatment plan.