February 2020 Draw
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We have 4 annual supplies of contact lenses up for grabs in this monthโs draw.
Fun and Learning
Our office had our annual Fun and Learning day for the new year! We had a great presentation by Diane from Three Green Lights about working together as a team to better serve our patients.
Screen Time for Children
Children’s use of electronic screens has become more commonplace at home and in school.
Reasons to purchase glasses from Envision
As qualified professionals, our job is to ensure that you receive a detailed consultation when choosing your new eye wear.
Home Activities to Encourage Eye Teaming
Eye teaming, or binocular vision, is a visual efficiency skill that allows both eyes to work together in a precise and coordinated way. Good eye teaming allows sustained, comfortable vision and is the basis for depth perception. We have complied a list of activities to encourage eye teaming in children:
Visual Ergonomics 101
Here are some tips that can be used to reduce eye strain and make computer work more comfortable:
1. Position your computer monitor five to nine inches below the horizontal line of sight so that when you look straight ahead, you look just over the top of the monitor.
Visual and Fine Motor Development Activities
We have put together a list of 49 activities that help to promote vision development and fine motor skills:
1. Roll out playdough with a rolling pin (regular way with hands positioned on top of the handles but also do it with hands positioned under the handles.
2. Pull playdough apart and squeeze back into a ball.
3. Dribble a basketball. Practice counting at the same time.
4. Circle all of a selected letter in a given paragraph of the newspaper.
I-Pad apps for Vision Development
We have compiled a list of I-Pad apps that can be used to help develop visual skills necessary for learning and success in the classroom.These apps are appropriate for all ages
Lid Hygiene
View our recommendations to keep your eyes healthy and clean!
Activities for Vision Development
Up to 80% of a child’s learning in school is visual.
World Sight Day Challenge
From October 1 – 11 our office is collecting donations on behalf of WSDC, to help provide eye care to people in developing countries. A donation of $5 allows a full eye exam and glasses for someone in need. You can help us contribute in office or online at GivingSight.org
Games for Vision Development
These games promote vision development- that can mean greater success in school!