Strengthening the Reading & Learning Connection
Reading and learning difficulties can frustrate both children and parents and impede academic success. Our reading and learning analysis program aims to go beyond a traditional eye exam to assess if underlying vision skills are hindering your child’s ability to read and learn effectively.
Reading is a complex skill requiring seamless coordination of multiple visual abilities. Our team works closely with you and your children to address their unique visual needs.
Contact us to schedule your appointment today and learn more about reading and learning analysis services.
Request AppointmentIdentifying Underlying Vision Issues
We can identify potential vision skill weaknesses contributing to reading difficulties through our assessment. These may include:
- Fixation Problems: Difficulty focusing on a single word or line of text.
- Binocular Vision Issues: Difficulties with eye teaming that can cause double vision or blurry text.
- Visual Processing Deficits: Slow processing speed can make keeping up with classmates reading pace difficult.
Assessing Reading Comprehension: How Vision Helps Us Read & Write
To understand what we read, we’re constantly taking in visual information and decoding it from the written word into a mental image. Memory and visualization help us connect new information to what we already known, making sense of the material.
Writing works similarly, but almost works in reverse order.
We start with an image in our mind and code it into words. At the same time, we control the movement of our pencil or keyboard clicks, continually working to keep the written material making sense. Throughout all this, we focus our eyes and move them together just as in the reading process.
Personalized Vision Rehabilitation Programs
If our analysis reveals vision skill weaknesses, we can develop a personalized vision rehabilitation program tailored to your child’s needs. This program could incorporate:
- Vision Therapy Exercises: Targeted exercises to help improve focus, eye teaming, tracking, and visual processing skills.
- Visual Training Activities: Fun and engaging activities that can help strengthen visual skills in a way that feels more like play than work.
- Vision Therapy Tools: Specialized tools and technology to help enhance specific visual skills.
The Benefits of Reading & Learning Analysis
Early intervention is key! Addressing vision-related reading difficulties early can help improve your child’s confidence and academic performance.
Some benefits include:
- Improved reading fluency and comprehension
- Enhanced learning potential
- Increased confidence
- Reduced frustration
Personalized Vision Rehabilitation Programs
If our analysis reveals vision skill weaknesses, we can develop a personalized vision rehabilitation program tailored to your child’s needs. This program could incorporate:
- Vision Therapy Exercises: Targeted exercises to help improve focus, eye teaming, tracking, and visual processing skills.
- Visual Training Activities: Fun and engaging activities that can help strengthen visual skills in a way that feels more like play than work.
- Vision Therapy Tools: Specialized tools and technology to help enhance specific visual skills.
Vision Assessment
Dr. Friesen is trained and certified to perform and evaluate vision asessments. While your child is being assessed, you won’t be in the same room with your child. But thanks to a glass wall, you can see everything that’s happening.
It takes us about a week to get the results and report together. We’re happy to share the findings and the report with your support circle, teachers, and anyone else it might help.
The assessment and the detailed report cost $399.
Vision Training
Based on the report results, we’ll develop a plan to work on strengths and weaknesses.
Our vision therapy sessions are structured in 5-week blocks, with 1 hour spent in our office each week plus 20–30 minutes of at-home practice with a coach or parent for 5 days a week over 4 weeks.
The cost for these 5-week sessions is $499. We’ll give you a receipt for the assessment and vision training so you can submit it for private insurance or health spending accounts.
Vision Assessment Diagnostics & Testing
Some of the following tests are used to helps us identify visual difficulties and strengths:
- Gardner Reversal Frequency Test
- Jordan Left-Right Reversal Test
- Wold Sentence Copying Test
- DDT (Dyslexia Determination Test)
- Read Alyzer: comprehension, reading rate (words per minute), reversing movements, tracking, fixation time, blink rate, grade equivalent, & fixations per 100 words
- Right Eye (eye movements: horizontal & vertical speed; fixation stability; circular, horizontal, vertical tracking; eye-hand reaction time)
- Sports Vision Trainer SVT (eye hand coordination)
- Neurotracker (cognitive training, response & processing speed)
- TVMS Test of Visual Motor Skills
- MVPT 4 (Motor-Free Visual Perception Test 4)
- Test of auditory processing skills
- Pepper Training Program: Concentration Profile
- TVPS-3 (Visual Perceptual Skills Test 3)
- VSA2 (Visual Skills Appraisal–2)
5-Week Vision Training
Besides sports vision training and reading training, our clinic offers a vision therapy program to help enhance your ability to use your eyes and vision effectively.
If you’re looking to improve your visual system, our 5 week sessions are designed to help you use your eyes more efficiently, with less effort and eye strain.
The price for these 5-week sessions is $499, and we’ll provide a receipt for the assessment and vision training that you can use for private insurance or health spending accounts.
Schedule Your Reading & Learning Analysis Today
Contact Waverley Eye Centre today to schedule a reading and learning analysis and learn how we can help your child reach their full potential.
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Concierge Services
Are you a high-end business, luxury hotel, or esteemed senior home seeking top-tier eye care services on-demand? We’re introducing exclusive Optometry Concierge Service with eye care tailored just for you!
At Waverley Eye Centre, we aim to deliver unparalleled convenience and exceptional eye care to your doorstep. Whether you need same-day contact lenses, stylish glasses, or comprehensive eye examinations, our knowledgeable optometrists are at your service.
Why Choose Us?
✓ Same-Day Convenience: Get your contact lenses and glasses delivered right to your location, so you experience minimal disruption to your busy schedule.
✓ Detailed Eye Examinations: Our skilled optometrists provide thorough eye exams using modern equipment, helping us provide accurate prescriptions and eye health assessments.
✓ Personalized Care: We understand the unique needs of high-end businesses, hotels, and senior homes. We offer tailored solutions to meet your specific requirements.
✓ Professional Excellence: With years of experience and a commitment to quality, we’re committed to achieving satisfaction and peace of mind with every service.
Experience the Difference Today!
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Elevate your eye care experience with Waverley Eye Centre—where convenience meets excellence.
Future Optometrists
Explore your future in optometry!
Are you passionate about eye care and eager to embark on a rewarding career in optometry? We’re offering an exciting opportunity for future optometry students like you!
Join our dynamic team and gain invaluable experience through job shadowing and part-time positions available year-round. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to expand your knowledge, this is your chance to dive into the world of optometry firsthand.
Why Choose Us?
Hands-On Learning: Get up-close and personal with real-world optometry practices.
Mentorship: Learn from experienced professionals who are eager to share their expertise.
Flexible Scheduling: Work around your classes with part-time shifts tailored to your availability.
Career Development: Build a strong foundation for your future career in eye care.
What You’ll Gain
- Insight into daily operations of an optometry practice.
- Practical skills in patient care and eye health management.
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals.
- Confidence and readiness for your optometry studies and beyond.
Don’t miss out on this incredible chance to kickstart your optometry career while still in school. Whether you’re curious about the field or ready to dive in headfirst, we welcome your enthusiasm and dedication.
Apply Today!
Contact us to learn more about how you can join our team and begin your journey towards becoming a successful optometrist. Your future in optometry starts here—seize the opportunity today!
Prepare for Your Appointment
Are you scheduled for an upcoming optometry appointment? We want to help you prepare for your next optometry vision with ease.
What to Bring
- Manitoba Health Card: Bring your current health card with you.
- Private Insurance Information: If applicable, bring details of your private insurance coverage.
- Current Eyewear: Don’t forget to bring your glasses (and sunglasses).
- Current Contact Lenses: If you wear contacts, bring them along for evaluation.
- Physician’s Name: Provide the name of your primary care physician.
- List of Medications: Bring a list of any medications you’re currently taking.
How to Prepare
- Review Your Health History: Reflect on any changes in your vision or eye health since your last visit.
- Write Down Questions: Make note of any concerns or questions you have for your optometrist.
- Arrive Early: Aim to arrive a few minutes before your appointment to complete any necessary paperwork.
What to Expect
- Comprehensive Eye Exam: Our knowledgeable optometrists will conduct a thorough assessment of your vision and eye health.
- Personalized Care: We’ll discuss your eye care needs and tailor recommendations to suit your lifestyle.
At Waverley Eye Centre, we’re not just about your eyes.
We’re about you.
Visit Our Location
Visit Our Location
We’re conveniently located at the intersection of Waverley Street and Buffalo Place, one block north of McGillivray Boulevard.
Our Address
- Unit 1 – 1200 Waverley Street
- Winnipeg, MB R3T 0P4
Contact Information
- Phone: 204-487-1901
- Fax: 204-487-3458
- Email: staff@waverleyeyecare.com
Hours Of Operation
**Closed on long weekends and Saturdays in June and July.
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Waverley Eye Centre
- Unit 1 – 1200 Waverley Street
- Winnipeg, MB R3T 0P4
- Phone: 204-487-1901
- Fax: 204-487-3458
- Email: staff@waverleyeyecare.com