Helping Your Eyes & Brain Work Together
When your eyes and brain work together, amazing things happen. Your eyes detect light and transform it into signals that your brain turns into images. But, if there’s a disruption in this process, you might get an incomplete picture.
Your visual system can be impaired by underdeveloped visual skills or brain injuries–conditions that glasses or contact lenses alone may not correct.
Kids might show signs of clumsiness, poor attention span, or difficulty keeping up in school. Concussion patients might experience double vision, light sensitivity, and eye strain. Vision therapy can help train the eye-brain connection, helping you reach your full potential. Book your vision assessment at Island Eyecare today.
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How Does Vision Therapy Work?
Like physical therapy, vision therapy uses excercises to re-train healthy function. We use activities and tools to train the eyes and parts of the brain that control vision, teaching your visual system how to correct itself.
The program can help strengthen and enhance the fundamental visual skills necessary for success in school, sports, and daily life.
What Does Vision Therapy Involve?
Vision therapy is a customized program that aims to treat vision problems that may not be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, or surgery alone.
Typically, a successful vision therapy program involves a detailed care plan using lenses, prisms, filters, and computer-assisted visual activities. We may also use other devices, like metronomes, balance boards, and non-computerized visual instruments.
An effective program relies on the patient’s active engagement. As with any treatment, dedication to the process is the key to seeing real results.
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Vision therapy can treat a myriad of vision-related problems. According to Vision Therapy Canada, vision therapy could help:
How Can I Tell If My Child Needs Vision Therapy?
If you see your child behaving oddly–especially when they’re doing something that relies on clear vision–or if they seem frustrated or uncomfortable, vision therapy might make a significant difference.
Keep an eye out for these common signs and symptoms:
- Skipping words or lines while reading
- Confusing similar words, like “was” and “saw”
- Confusing similar letters, like b, d, p, and q
- Excessively rubbing the eyes
- Closing one eye when reading or doing near work
- Holding books very close to the face
- Tilting the head when reading
- Discomfort or headaches from schoolwork or computer use
- Difficulty with reading comprehension
- Blurred or double vision when reading
- Avoiding homework or other activities that require focus
- Poor attention span
- Trouble sitting still
If you’d like to explore vision therapy as a treatment option, we’d love to help. Book an eye exam with us today, and let’s discuss how we can improve you or your child’s vision.
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Dry Eye Services & Diagnostics
At Island Eyecare, we work hard to find innovative ways to invest in your eye health and vision. We offer a range of modern technologies and treatment options to help alleviate dry eye and offer you genuine relief.
Our main goal is to get to the root of your symptoms, so you can enjoy longer-lasting relief from red, scratchy eyes.
Rediscover Clearer Vision with MacuMira
Island Eyecare is excited to offer MacuMira, a groundbreaking, noninvasive treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). If you have vision loss caused by dry AMD, MacuMira could be the solution you’ve been waiting for.
This clinically tested technology uses microcurrent stimulation to help nourish and restore your vision, improving your ability to see and experience life with greater clarity. Schedule a consultation with us to learn if MacuMira can help you take the first step toward clearer vision.
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University Teaching Program
Dr. Shaun MacInnis is thrilled to serve as a Clerkship supervisor at the University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry and Vision Science. The Clerkship program offers students invaluable hands-on experience, significantly enhancing their clinical, diagnostic, and management skills.
Our Location in Sydney
Find us in Sydney, Nova Scotia, on the corner of Welton Street and Spruce Street. Our office is down just from the Sydney Memorial Chapel. There is ample free parking next to our building.
Our Address
- 117 Welton Street
- Sydney, NS B1P 5R6
Contact Information
- Phone: 902-539-0800
- Email: [email protected]
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Super friendly services. Cleanliness and sterilization routines were impeccable! You will feel 100% safe and comfortable here. They also have very modern and numerous pieces of equipment to assure that every aspect of your eye care is investigated thoroughly!
Ron D.
Outstanding practice! Dr. Shaun MacInnis has totally re-vamped this facility with the most advanced technologies in eye care and vision needs. Extremely professional, knowledgeable, and courteous staff. I highly recommend Brittany, a tremendous optician, who is sure to provide you with excellent service for all of your eyewear needs! She is superior in her field! Well done Island Eyecare!
Elizabeth M
Professional and courteous staff, took time to explain and answer questions. Very thorough examination and use of the latest technologies to support the doctor.
Alan A.
It’s always a great experience going to Island Eyecare. Shaun and staff are extremely knowledgeable and always a great pleasure to deal with! Shout out to Jessica who made my visit today a little brighter with her awesome personality and helpfulness. 🙂
Deanna H.
Loved my experience. The inside was completely made over, which completely blew me away. The staff were extremely helpful and up to date with the latest trends and technologies. The eye care professional was professional and very thorough.
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