As the weather gets warmer, it is a perfect time to get outdoors and play. Playing outside is great for exploring the world, learning new things and staying active. Outdoor play is also good for vision development – research shows that playing outside in early childhood may reduce the risk of nearsightedness later in life.… Continue reading Help protect your baby’s eyes in the sunshine
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Common vision problems in children
The Ontario Association of Optometrists recommends that children have their first eye exam at 6 months of age and again at 2-3 year of age and every year after that. In Ontario, eye exams for all children 19 years old and under are covered by OHIP. As recommended I took my 3 year old daughter… Continue reading Common vision problems in children
Baby’s speech, hearing & vision: Don’t wait and see
Did you know that approximately 1 in 10 children require support developing typical speech and language skills? It is important to know that milestones as early as 6 months of age can begin to impact a child's speech and language development. In the past, it was common for parents and some professional to take a… Continue reading Baby’s speech, hearing & vision: Don’t wait and see
Speech, hearing & vision: The importance of early detection
Speech, hearing and vision are important parts of your child's development. Babies begin to explore the environment around them through the sights and sounds they are exposed to. Through exploration, a baby's brain begins to make connections that helps them learn to communicate. May is Speech, Hearing and Vision month. But what happens if your… Continue reading Speech, hearing & vision: The importance of early detection
Has your child had an eye exam?
Did you know that 80% of children's learning is gained through their eyes? However, 1 in 4 school-age children may have a vision problem that makes it difficult to learn. When vision is not clear or does not provide a focused image to the developing brain, it can result in permanent loss of vision in… Continue reading Has your child had an eye exam?
Child development: Don’t wait and see
The rapid changes children undergo in the early years of life can leave parents wondering how best to care for them at each stage. As May is Speech, Hearing and Vision month, we’d like to make sure you are aware of some important ways to support the child in your world. When one or more… Continue reading Child development: Don’t wait and see
What can my baby see?
As a new parent you may wonder about your child's vision. What exactly can she see? Is her vision as good as mine? What toys will she be most interested in? A baby's vision goes through many changes after birth and continues to develop until about seven years of age. At birth, your baby is… Continue reading What can my baby see?