Eye Care & Vision

October 23, 2018

Should I Be Worried About My Child’s Vision?

By Jennifer Smith, BA, MA, TSVI, TEIS Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments One of my baby’s eyes seems to wander, is this a problem?  My […]
January 21, 2019

What is Brain-Based Visual Impairment or CVI?

By Jennifer Smith TEIS Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments How can my child have a visual impairment if the doctor says her eyes are perfect?  […]
March 15, 2020

The Importance of Early Intervention

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), developmental disabilities affect 1 in 7 children in the United States, or about 15%.
November 8, 2020

Cortical Visual Impairment

There is no cure for CVI, but dramatic improvement is possible. It’s important to start Early Intervention services that can help stimulate visual development. As your child’s brain matures, it is possible for new connections to develop in the brain, overcoming some of the deficits of CVI. At TEIS, Inc., we provide Early Intervention services throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania and the Pittsburgh region. In the videos below, you’ll hear from some of our therapists and learn about the ten characteristics of CVI.