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Hidden Vision Problems in Children with Dyslexia and ADHD

October 7, 2025

Hidden Vision Problems in Children with Dyslexia and ADHD

At Opto-Mization, we meet many families who come to us after their child has been diagnosed with dyslexia or ADHD,…

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Post-Concussion Vision Symptoms: Dizziness, Headaches, and Screen Intolerance

October 7, 2025

Post-Concussion Vision Symptoms: Dizziness, Headaches, and Screen Intolerance

Why Recovery Often Feels Incomplete Concussions are often described as “mild” brain injuries, but anyone who has lived through one…

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Best Eye Doctor for Kids in Victoria: A Parent’s Guide

October 7, 2025

Best Eye Doctor for Kids in Victoria: A Parent’s Guide

Finding the right eye doctor for your child is one of the most important steps you can take for their…

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Adult Vision Therapy in Victoria: Relief for Headaches, Reading Fatigue, and Eye Strain

October 7, 2025

Adult Vision Therapy in Victoria: Relief for Headaches, Reading Fatigue, and Eye Strain

Why So Many Adults Live With Unexplained Symptoms Many adults deal with daily discomforts they assume are normal. Headaches after…

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October 7, 2025

Presbyopia Eye Drops and Small Pupils: The Benefits, the Trade-Offs, and the Truth Your Eyes Deserve

By Dr. Cameron McCrodan, OD, FCOVD – Opto-Mization Optometry & Vision Therapy, Victoria & Nanaimo, BC Why I Approach Presbyopia…

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Prescription Sunglasses in Victoria: Protecting Your Eyes with Comfort and Style

October 6, 2025

Prescription Sunglasses in Victoria: Protecting Your Eyes with Comfort and Style

More Than a Fashion Accessory Sunglasses are often treated as an afterthought, a stylish extra to throw in the car…

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Hidden Vision Problems in Children with Dyslexia and ADHD

October 7, 2025

Hidden Vision Problems in Children with Dyslexia and ADHD

At Opto-Mization, we meet many families who come to us after their child has been diagnosed with dyslexia or ADHD,…

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Learning
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Post-Concussion Vision Symptoms: Dizziness, Headaches, and Screen Intolerance

October 7, 2025

Post-Concussion Vision Symptoms: Dizziness, Headaches, and Screen Intolerance

Why Recovery Often Feels Incomplete Concussions are often described as “mild” brain injuries, but anyone who has lived through one…

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Learning
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Best Eye Doctor for Kids in Victoria: A Parent’s Guide

October 7, 2025

Best Eye Doctor for Kids in Victoria: A Parent’s Guide

Finding the right eye doctor for your child is one of the most important steps you can take for their…

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Learning
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Adult Vision Therapy in Victoria: Relief for Headaches, Reading Fatigue, and Eye Strain

October 7, 2025

Adult Vision Therapy in Victoria: Relief for Headaches, Reading Fatigue, and Eye Strain

Why So Many Adults Live With Unexplained Symptoms Many adults deal with daily discomforts they assume are normal. Headaches after…

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Learning
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October 7, 2025

Presbyopia Eye Drops and Small Pupils: The Benefits, the Trade-Offs, and the Truth Your Eyes Deserve

By Dr. Cameron McCrodan, OD, FCOVD – Opto-Mization Optometry & Vision Therapy, Victoria & Nanaimo, BC Why I Approach Presbyopia…

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Vision Therapy for Convergence Insufficiency

September 10, 2025

Vision Therapy for Convergence Insufficiency: What Parents Need to Know

At Opto-Mization, one of the most common conditions we see in both children and adults is convergence insufficiency. Research shows…

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Diplopia in Adults: How Prism Lenses and Therapy Restore Comfortable Vision

September 26, 2025

Diplopia in Adults: How Prism Lenses and Therapy Restore Comfortable Vision

Understanding Double Vision Double vision, clinically known as diplopia, is more than just a visual inconvenience. For many adults, it…

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Vision and Autism: How Hidden Eye Problems Affect Kids on the Spectrum

September 26, 2025

Vision and Autism: How Hidden Eye Problems Affect Kids on the Spectrum

For parents of children on the autism spectrum, daily life is filled with questions, therapies, and decisions. You work tirelessly…

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Eye Teaming and Depth Perception: Why 20/20 Isn’t the Whole Story

August 19, 2025

Eye Teaming and Depth Perception: Why 20/20 Isn’t the Whole Story

At Opto-Mization, we often meet patients who tell us, “But my child sees 20/20. How can vision be the problem?”…

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Vision Therapy vs Tutoring: When the Problem Isn’t Learning

August 7, 2025

Vision Therapy vs Tutoring: When the Problem Isn’t Learning

When a child begins to struggle in school, especially with reading, writing, or focus, many parents assume the next step…

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Dizziness and Balance Problems in Adults: When Vision Is the Hidden Cause

July 22, 2025

Dizziness and Balance Problems in Adults: When Vision Is the Hidden Cause

Dizziness can be one of the most unsettling sensations a person experiences. Whether it’s a persistent light-headedness, a sense of…

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July 30, 2024

Do You See Better When You Tilt or Turn Your Head?

Do you find that you need to tilt or turn your head to see better? This is known as an…

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November 15, 2023

Unlocking Your Child’s Potential: The Locke’s Story of Vision, Vigilance and Victory Over Learning Challenges

First Signs: Recognizing Trouble in Mitchell’s Vision James and Lisa Locke’s journey with their son Mitchell’s vision challenges reads like…

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November 28, 2021

A profound review of Vision Therapy from one of our patients ? Marsha R.

For you to understand the gratitude I have to Dr McCrodan and the neurovision therapists and staff of the Opto-mization…

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