Beyond 20/20: Understanding the Visual Skills Behind Learning

An interactive evening for parents exploring how visual skills relate to reading, learning, and concentration, even when a child has 20/20 eyesight.

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Date
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Time
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Location
VUE Vision Therapy
105‑195 Hanlon Creek Blvd.
Guelph, ON  N1C 0A1
Cost
Free · Limited to 30 registrations. Partners welcome.
Childcare
Childcare and Christmas crafts are provided in a separate space, so you can focus on the evening.
Snacks and refreshments provided.

This Is for You If…

Your child is between 7 and 15, and any of these sound familiar:

They’re working hard at reading, but it still isn’t clicking

They lose their place, skip lines, or reread the same line

They read slowly or guess at words they know

They say words blur, double, or move on the page

Homework brings tired eyes, eye rubbing, or headaches

They avoid reading or get frustrated quickly

They understand well when listening but struggle when reading on their own

You’re also in the right place if you’re wondering whether vision plays a role, or you’ve heard about vision therapy and want to understand it before booking an assessment.

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What You’ll Learn

Why 20/20 eyesight doesn’t tell the whole story

How visual skills relate to reading, learning, and concentration

When a functional vision assessment may be worth exploring

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Meet Your Presenters

Join Mandy Sanmiya, Patient Educator, and Rebecca Kara, Vision Therapist, from VUE Vision Therapy for an interactive discussion about the visual skills involved in reading, learning, and concentration.

Through a hands-on demonstration and open discussion, Mandy and Rebecca will help parents better understand the role of vision therapy and when further assessment may be beneficial.

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