Cantwell Vision Therapy Centers

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[09/21/19]   It is official: Our Annandale office is now closed. Dr. Cantwell now sees all patients in our Ashburn location at 44075 Pipeline Plaza #100, Ashburn, VA 20147; Phone: (703) 729-3545. Stop by and see us!

[12/11/17]   This is a test post. 12/11/2017

NowThis Future

This 17-year-old made a huge discovery that could change the way we deal with brain injury

Stirred Up

What these children with learning disabilities have to say is really important and something all adults need to hear. I had no idea! - via www.brainhighways.com

College of Optometrists in Vision Development

The research is stacking up--amblyopia (lazy eye) treatment with vision therapy is better than patching alone! Watch COVD Fellow Dr. Brenda Heinke Montecalvo tell us why and read about the advantages. Learn more at www.covd.org/amblyopia

[03/15/17]   WED MARCH 15: Ashburn office open on time.

[03/15/17]   WED MARCH 15: Annandale office open 10:30 am.

[03/14/17]   TUE MAR 14: Annandale, Dr. seeing patients; VT therapist calling VT patients for sched.

[03/14/17]   TUE MAR 14: Ashburn office closed.

Vision therapy is changing lives

Fantastic article about how vision therapy helped change a young person's life for the better.

jacksonville.com

TheDadLab

Here is a simple fine motor activity with playdoh and pasta that every toddler will enjoy

[01/14/17]   Saturday, Jan 14: Both offices OPEN for vision therapy.

[01/07/17]   SATURDAY, JAN 7: Ashburn Office Open for Vision Therapy/Dr. Cantwell sched appts.
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[01/07/17]   SATURDAY, JAN 7: Ashburn Office Open for Vision Therapy and Dr. Cantwell appointments.
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[01/07/17]   SATURDAY, JAN 7: Ashburn Office Open for Vision Therapy and Dr. Cantwell appointments.

[12/17/16]   Annandale VT Saturday: OPEN

[12/17/16]   Ashburn VT today: 8:45 & 9:30 CANCELLED; Open for 10:15 onward.

[11/25/16]   THANKSGIVING WEEKEND: No vision therapy in Annandale or Ashburn.

College of Optometrists in Vision Development

Look at this! A new post at The Vision Therapy Center, Inc.'s blog gives a full profile on everything we do and all we're trying to achieve, including words from President Dr. Barry Tannen. The staff there boasts a full roster of COVD Certified optometrists and vision therapists!

College of Optometrists in Vision Development

Out of Fox Vision Development comes a fantastic article featuring COVD Fellow Dr. Robert Fox and vision therapist Elizabeth Levy, explaining why a school vision screening isn't enough and how vision therapy can help children struggling in school!

College of Optometrists in Vision Development

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is working hard to return to the driver's seat with treatment that includes vision therapy!
"I struggled with my eyes for a while," Earnhardt said. "I'm starting to see improvements there, which I was thrilled to wake up one day and feel a difference."

College of Optometrists in Vision Development

After a major concussion left the world blurry and doubled, Abbie needed help to get back on track in school. In our final Vision & Learning Month Success Story, read about her recovery with vision therapy as well as her advice to others who share a similar struggle! #augustvisionlearning2016

College of Optometrists in Vision Development

COVD Fellow Dr. Samantha Slotnick did a TV interview to share important info about vision therapy in honor of Vision & Learning Month! Thanks for spreading the word, Dr. Slotnick! Learn more about the connection between vision and learning at http://goo.gl/koiROK ! #augustvisionlearning2016

Why a Child Eye Exam Belongs on Your Back-to-School Checklist

health.usnews.com Bad vision can negatively affect academic performance.

College of Optometrists in Vision Development

This Olympian equestrian from Great Britain has been able to return to the saddle after a severe concussion thanks to vision therapy! Locate a Doctor near you to get help if you or your child is having vision problems after a head injury: http://locate.covd.org

[07/12/16]   ASHBURN OFFICE CUSTOMERS: main phone line is down, please reach us at (703) 729-3546.

Vision Therapy at Lyons Family Eye Care

If your son or daughter has ADHD or other attention problems, more than likely they also have significant eye and vision problems as well. "These problems do not improve when ADHD medication is given."

LFEC can help. Besides comprehensive eye and ision assessment and treatmente, we also have the TOVA test a computerized assessment of attention) available for our patients.

Read the article below for more information:

Visual function and ocular features in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, with and without treatment with stimulants

Results: High eso/exophoria, subnormal stereovision, abnormal convergence, astigmatism (greater than or equal to1.0 D), visuoperceptual problems, smaller optic discs) and neuroretinal rim areas and decreased tortuosity of retinal arteries than that of controls.

Have LFEC evaluate your child wit ADHD soonest!


http://www.nature.com/eye/journal/v21/n4/full/6702240a.html

College of Optometrists in Vision Development

All the more reason to have your child to receive a comprehensive eye exam from a member of COVD!

College of Optometrists in Vision Development

All the more reason to have your child to receive a comprehensive eye exam from a member of COVD!

[02/16/16]   Tu 2/16: Afternoon VT in both offices as scheduled. We are open.

[02/16/16]   Tu 2/16: Dr. Cantwell seeing patients on time as scheduled.

[02/15/16]   Mon 2/15 UPDATE: both offices closing at NOON today.

[02/15/16]   Mon 2/15: Annandale office open. VT therapist will call patients to sched afternoon/eveng appts to earlier slots.

College of Optometrists in Vision Development

Dr. J. Annette Parker, a Fellow of COVD, is featured today in the Savannah Tribune, promoting awareness of hidden vision problems in children who needlessly struggle in school!

Others Tooting Our Horn

visionhelp.wordpress.com A year and a half ago I wrote a blog piece here on a marvelous book regarding the Visual Aspects of Dyslexia. At the end of the piece I welcomed other professionals to broaden their thoughts and a...

[02/09/16]   Tu 2/9: Both offices open. Loudoun patients can call for earlier appointments if they like.

[02/09/16]   Tu 2/9: Ashburn 10:15 vision therapy moved to 11:00 am; Annandale open on time.

Eye Teaming Problems Treated With Vision Therapy: Parent Testimonials

cantwellvisiontherapy.com 02.02.16| Eye Teaming Problems Treated With Vision Therapy: Parent Testimonials Visual problems most commonly seen with patients in my office are binocular vision disorders. When speaking with parents or patients, I refer to binocular vision disorders as eye- teaming problems because this term is mo…

Concussion: Parents Speak Out about the Visual Link to Recovery

Concussions can adversely impact vision - vision therapy is an important part of recovery.

covdblog.wordpress.com Will Smith’s new movie Concussion is likely to make parents think twice about having their children involved in contact sports like football and soccer. But what about kids who have already suffere...

College of Optometrists in Vision Development

Concussions in college sports can have a lasting impact, but vision therapy can make all the difference!

[01/28/16]   Thur 1/28: Vision therapy in both offices but evening appts moved to earlier slots. Call if you haven't talked to a therapist.

[01/27/16]   Weds 1/27: Vision therapy in both offices but many evening appts rescheduled to earlier slots. Call if you haven't talked to your therapist.

[01/26/16]   Tu 1/26 Ashburn: CLOSED; Tu 1/26 Annandale: VT scheduled with therapist by phone, Dr. Cantwell seeing patients.

[01/25/16]   Mon 1/25: NO Vision Therapy Annandale or Ashburn; Dr. Cantwell attempting to open Annandale for exams only.