Vision Therapy in Winnipeg

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More Than Eye Exercises

You might think of vision as a passive process, but that isn’t entirely true. In fact, many aspects of vision are learned behaviours we acquire during our formative years. Vision therapy helps you relearn and practice these skills when they have deteriorated.

Vision therapy differs from standard “eye exercises,” which are generally performed by people without relevant medical qualifications. Some eye exercises take place during retail vision screenings, while others are meant to be taken home and practiced without supervision. Conversely, vision therapy occurs under an optometrist’s supervision and is based on data-driven scientific research.

If you are in need of vision therapy, visit us today so that we may refer you to a vision therapy specialist.

Vision therapy generally includes a series of in-office sessions that range from 30 minutes to an hour. Sessions may take place once or twice a week and sometimes include homework. Optometrists are always present during sessions and may use the following tools:

  • Balance boards
  • Timed electronic targets
  • Therapeutic lenses
  • Occluders or eyepatches
  • Prisms and filters

Vision therapy cannot increase your visual acuity (or sharpness). However, it can greatly improve several visual skills, such as tracking moving objects or interpreting visual information. As a result, patients who undergo vision therapy may experience the following improvements:

  • Increased comfort while performing visual tasks (such as reading)
  • Increased ease when performing vision-based activities
  • Greater efficiency processing visual information

long as a person has eyesight. Vision therapy may also be particularly useful for children who struggle with their visual skills. However, it can be difficult to recognize that a child needs vision therapy without professional assistance.

An estimated 10% of all children have vision problems that inhibit their learning abilities in school, but school vision screenings are often insufficient to detect these challenges. Children’s eye exams with a qualified optometrist can identify problems that these screenings miss, after which vision therapy may be recommended.

Where Can You Find Us?

You can find us in the River East Plaza, between Safeway and Booster Juice, and across from Tim Hortons. We have plenty of parking available on-site.

Our Address

Unit 1B – 1439 Henderson Hwy
Winnipeg, MB R2G 1N3

Contact Information

Phone: 204-582-2308
Fax: (204) 339-1272
[email protected]

Hours of Operation

Monday
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM – 7 PM
Friday
9 AM – 4 PM
Saturday
9 AM – 3 PM
Sunday
Closed

*Please note we are CLOSED on Saturdays of long weekends and for the months of July and August.

Our Services

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Sports & Specialty Eyewear

Sports & Specialty Eyewear

Myopia Control

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Testimonials

“Just had the first eye exam for my daughter with Dr. Chow. My daughter really does not like doctors… but Dr. Chow was perfect she did the exam flawlessly and handled my daughter’s objections really well. ZERO stress. Now my daughter is excited to come back for her next eye exam in a year. Thank you also to Dr. Mestito-Dao super nice and super accommodating! Not to mention the staff, pro’s at what they do. Thank you and nicely done HVC!”

Ronald S.

“I had a very good experience with this clinic. The reception staff were warm, and efficient. My insurance coverage was handling very well. The pre-exam procedures were done well, by staff that were well versed in doing them. The Optometrist (Dr Zimmer), was excellent to deal with and very thorough. The office had a pleasant ambiance, and I left my appointment with a very “good feeling” about the whole experience. I will be booking my appointments with this clinic again.”

Mark Z.

“Every time I go to the H.V.C. I’m very pleased with Dr. Mundle & his staff’s thorough eye examination. They always take their time to explain & answer any questions I have regarding their tests & procedures.”

Alex N.

“Everyone was very friendly. They went over and above to explain everything to me. Helped me pick out new glasses which I’m obsessed with. When I went back in to pick them up the girl was so excited to help me and I left feeling so confident.”

Jess D.

“The staff are so friendly and it’s a very welcoming place. I see Dr. Mestito-Dao and I always feel like she listens to me and offers great feedback & advice. The exams are thorough so I also feel reassured that I’m in good hands and have had a comprehensive appointment. I would recommend Henderson Vision Centre to anyone.”

Shauna A.

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Their design offers several benefits that eyeglasses don’t, such as a more natural field of vision that remains unobstructed from eyeglass frames. However, contacts do require more maintenance and care.
Yes, contact lenses do expire about every four years from their manufactured date. The contact lens solution that it’s packaged in will no longer be sterile and you should not put expired lenses in your eyes.
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Their design offers several benefits that eyeglasses don’t, such as a more natural field of vision that remains unobstructed from eyeglass frames. However, contacts do require more maintenance and care.
Yes, contact lenses do expire about every four years from their manufactured date. The contact lens solution that it’s packaged in will no longer be sterile and you should not put expired lenses in your eyes.
Unlike a prescription for eyeglasses, contact lens prescriptions also expire annually, necessitating an updated contact lens exam and fitting to place an order for a new supply.
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Even though it can’t be reversed, several myopia control methods have proven to slow the progression of myopia. Other long-term solutions, like laser eye surgery, can also reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses.
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Even though it can’t be reversed, several myopia control methods have proven to slow the progression of myopia. Other long-term solutions, like laser eye surgery, can also reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses.
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