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Many families in Caledonia reach year-end without realizing they still have unused vision benefits. This blog explains how those benefits can help cover vision therapy for children and adults. It also outlines common signs that therapy may help and why timing matters before benefits reset. Readers will see how personalized care at Dr. Lorelei F. Zeiler’s clinic supports everyday visual comfort and confidence.

Eye tracking problems often go undetected in routine eye exams but can seriously affect a child’s reading and school performance. This blog explains how poor eye movements impact fluency, focus, and comfort. Dr. Lorelei Zeiler offers functional vision assessments to diagnose the issue and vision therapy to address it. If your child struggles to read despite having 20/20 vision, this might be the missing link.

Children in Caledonia may struggle in school despite having 20/20 vision. A functional vision evaluation can identify hidden issues like poor eye tracking or visual processing. Dr. Zeiler offers compassionate, evidence-based care to help children thrive.

Even with 20/20 vision, your eyes might not be working together the way they should. Find out why eye coordination matters — and how Dr. Zeiler can help identify and treat issues that affect your focus, comfort, and performance.

Back-to-school season is the perfect time to ensure your child’s vision is ready for learning. At The Office of Dr. Lorelei Zeiler in Caledonia, our comprehensive eye exams detect hidden vision problems that can affect reading, focus, and confidence. Schedule your child’s appointment today and give them the clear vision they need for a successful year.

Concussions often disrupt the way the eyes and brain work together, causing visual problems that linger long after other symptoms fade. Vision therapy retrains these connections through targeted exercises designed to restore eye coordination, focus, and visual processing. This blog outlines how vision therapy supports recovery for both children and adults dealing with post-concussion vision issues.

This blog explains neuro-optometric rehabilitation in parent-friendly language, outlining how it helps children recover visual skills after a brain injury or neurological condition. It highlights the benefits of early intervention and encourages families to seek personalized care at Dr. Zeiler’s practice in Caledonia.

A child who’s smart, curious, and eager to learn—but still falling behind in class—can leave parents and teachers puzzled. Many kids who struggle in school are thought to have attention issues, learning disabilities, or behavioural concerns. But in some cases, the real issue isn’t attention—it’s vision. In Caledonia, our optometrist,...

Many people experience vision problems after a concussion—like blurred vision, eye strain, and light sensitivity—but these symptoms are often overlooked. This blog explains how concussions impact the visual system and why a comprehensive eye exam is essential for recovery. Learn how specialized care can help you heal faster and feel more like yourself again.

Does your child struggle with reading, complain of headaches, or lose focus easily? Convergence Insufficiency may be the reason. Learn how The Office of Dr. Lorelei Zeiler in Caledonia, can help improve visual skills and academic success.

Vision therapy is an effective and often overlooked solution for children with ADD/ADHD. This treatment helps address underlying vision issues that can mimic or exacerbate symptoms, improving focus and learning capabilities.

Vision issues often mimic ADD/ADHD symptoms like poor focus and restlessness, leading to misdiagnosis. Comprehensive evaluations and vision therapy can help children overcome these challenges and thrive academically.

Untreated vision problems can significantly impact a child’s ability to read and learn. Early vision therapy evaluations in 2025 can help children overcome challenges, unlocking their academic potential.

Winter accidents often result in concussions that impact vision. Learn how vision therapy helps both children and adults recover by addressing binocular vision dysfunction and restoring clarity.

The Office of Dr. Lorelei Zeiler explores how vision therapy works, what symptoms to look for, and how it can help children and adults manage both ADHD and visual challenges, improving focus, academic performance, and quality of life.

As the year comes to a close, it's the perfect time to schedule your annual eye exam. Many Canadians, especially children and seniors, are eligible for covered exams, so now is the time to make use of your benefits. Visit The Office of Dr. Lorelei Zeiler for expert care and get your eyes ready for the new year.

Vision problems often go unnoticed in children with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or poor report cards. The Office of Dr. Lorelei Zeiler explores how vision therapy can support students by improving visual skills that impact academic performance.

Glasses are more than just a fashion accessory; they are essential tools for correcting vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. This blog explains how glasses work to correct vision, focusing on the role of lenses, frames, and how they are customized to meet individual needs.

Vision problems in children can often mimic the symptoms of ADHD and learning disabilities, leading to misdiagnoses. Teachers play a critical role in spotting these issues, such as difficulty focusing, skipping words, and falling behind in reading.

Vision therapy effectively addresses common vision skill deficiencies in children, enhancing their academic performance and confidence. Integrating vision therapy into IEPs is crucial for helping children reach their full potential.

Our eye care team explores an often-overlooked aspect of post-car accident recovery: vision therapy. We discuss common symptoms like digital eye strain, light sensitivity, and dizziness and highlight how vision therapy can aid recovery.

Pediatric vision therapy is crucial in advancing children's reading and learning abilities. It focuses on the vital connection between vision and brain development.

When we think of motor vehicle accidents, the immediate concerns often revolve around physical injuries or vehicle damage. However, the neurological effects are often overlooked, particularly in vision.  Understanding how motor accidents can lead to brain injuries, subsequently affecting vision, is crucial. This is where neurooptometry offers hope and practical...

Unlock your child's full reading potential with vision therapy at Dr. Lorelei F. Zeiler's vision therapy practice in Caledonia, ON, and ensure they read at grade level with confidence and success.

High myopia – severe nearsightedness – is associated with an increased risk of serious eye diseases such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.

Vision therapy can address underlying visual problems that can mimic or exacerbate a learning disability.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause severe vision loss, but early detection can help preserve your vision.

Here's how eye exams helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call The Office of Dr. Lorelei Zeiler to schedule your appointment.

Children and adolescents with diabetes are significantly more likely to suffer from dry eye syndrome (DES) than their non-diabetic peers. Read on to learn why diabetics are at higher risk, and how The Office of Dr. Lorelei Zeiler can help.

Car accidents can often result in a concussion, a type of traumatic brain injury that can cause vision problems.

Eye exams aren't just important for your eye health. They can often reveal serious problems with your general health. Read on to learn how an eye exam could potentially save your life.

Many scientific studies have confirmed that exposure to various things in the environment can negatively affect our eye health and vision. Read on to learn more.

It's Contact Lens Safety Month, which makes it the perfect time to brush up on ways to keep your eyes and vision healthy when wearing contact lenses. Here are our top contact lens safety tips to keep your peepers happy.

As a parent, you want to do everything you can to protect your child’s vision. But you may be wondering if contact lenses are safe for kids. Read on to learn more about the risks and benefits of contact lenses for children.

Seeing floaters is common and usually nothing to worry about. Yet there are times when floaters are a sign of a serious eye condition. Here’s what you need to know about eye floaters, and how The Office of Dr. Lorelei Zeiler can help!

Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions in the world, yet many people put up with the discomfort, even though it's very treatable. Here are tips to help you deal with your dry eye symptoms, along with treatment from your eye doctor.

Everyone's heard the adage that "the eyes are the window to the soul." But did you know that they can also be a primary window into the overall health of your body and mind?

Here are 5 eye symptoms that you should never ignore. Call The Office of Dr. Lorelei Zeiler without delay if you or a loved one experiences any of these eye or vision problems.

Every child should have a comprehensive eye exam before the start of the new school year. Just as you wouldn’t consider sending them to school without a backpack or a lunch box, make sure their eyes and vision are ready for the challenges ahead.

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?

Adjustable eyeglasses are an affordable non-prescription alternative to prescription eyeglasses or for the correction of minor refractive errors such as presbyopia, hyperopia (farsightedness) and myopia (nearsightedness).

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.

Cataract surgery not only improves vision. Research suggests that cataract surgery may also prevent cognitive decline.

Here’s how you can celebrate National Sunglasses Day on June 27.

Working at home has many benefits, but it can also trigger computer-related eye strain. Here are some proven ways to reduce digital eye strain, whether at home or in the office.

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is about more than just poor eyesight. It can also pose a long-term threat to your kid’s vision and eye health.

At some point in our lives, we've all had our eyes examined using an eye chart – whether during a school screening or at the optometrist's office. But what exactly is the chart and what does it measure? Read on to find out!

Bloodshot eyes can be harmless, but may also be a sign of an underlying eye condition.

Macular degeneration is a major cause of vision loss. Here are 6 ways to help lower your risk of developing this sight-threatening condition.

If your child spends too much time in front of screens, it’s important to set limits and establish routines to protect both their general health and their eye health and help prevent the development or progression of myopia.

If you’ve been diagnosed with cataracts, your optometrist will monitor its progression and manage your symptoms. Once you need surgery, your optometrist can direct you to an eye surgeon, help you prepare for the procedure and co-manage your post-op care.

Did you know that spending time in a climate-controlled airplane cabin can dry out your eyes? Find out what you can do to keep your eyes hydrated the next time you fly.

A head tilt or turn isn’t just a physical quirk. It can be a sign of a vision problem that may have a neurological basis. If turning or tilting your head helps you see better, schedule an eye exam with a neuro-optometrist to identify the underlying cause.

This March, in honor of National Save Your Vision Month, we’ve compiled a list of 5 essential ways to help you keep your eyes healthy and strong.

There are many reasons why your eyes may feel itchy and sore. However, new research suggests that these symptoms can also be linked to COVID-19.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to give your eyes some love. Here are 10 ways you can give your eyes the attention they deserve, to protect them both now and in the future.

Keratoconus is an eye disease that changes the shape and function of the cornea. Here are 6 facts about keratoconus that you should know.

If your child spends a significant amount of time playing online video games, here’s what you need to know about how it can contribute to the onset and progression of myopia — nearsightedness.

With an increase in online learning comes an increase in digital eye strain and convergence insufficiency, two conditions that can be effectively treated with vision therapy.

It's important to understand that vision and learning are intertwined. Make sure your child’s vision isn’t holding them back from succeeding in school by scheduling a comprehensive eye evaluation today!

Baseball is one of the most challenging sports from a visual standpoint. Sports vision training can significantly improve a player’s performance by honing the visual skills needed to excel in baseball.

Using your computer for long periods of time can irritate and dry your eyes. The condition is so common that researchers have coined it computer vision syndrome. Learn more about the causes and treatments of this condition.

To succeed at their game, athletes need excellent binocular vision. Find out how sports vision training can improve their visual skills and boost their performance, no matter their sport.