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Essential Insights and Updates from Our Vision Care Blog Posts

Screen Time and Your Eyes: How to Prevent Digital Eye Strain in Victoria and Nanaimo

August 7, 2025

Screen Time and Your Eyes: How to Prevent Digital Eye Strain in Victoria and Nanaimo

In today’s world, screens are everywhere, from smartphones and tablets to laptops and smartboards. Whether you’re working from home, learning…

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Vision and Attention: How Visual Skills Affect Focus and Concentration in Children

August 7, 2025

Vision and Attention: How Visual Skills Affect Focus and Concentration in Children

For many families in British Columbia, concerns about a child’s ability to focus on school can be overwhelming. Whether it’s…

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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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Best Eye Doctors in Nanaimo: What to Look for in a Family Optometrist

August 7, 2025

Best Eye Doctors in Nanaimo: What to Look for in a Family Optometrist

Looking for the Best Eye Doctor in Nanaimo? Start with These Questions. Does anyone in your family experience: If so,…

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Contact Lens Fittings in Nanaimo and Victoria: Why Proper Fit Matters

August 6, 2025

Contact Lens Fittings in Nanaimo and Victoria: Why Proper Fit Matters

Contact lenses offer freedom, convenience, and clear vision—but only when they’re properly fitted, monitored, and cared for. While many people…

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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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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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Best Eye Doctors in Nanaimo: What to Look for in a Family Optometrist

August 7, 2025

Best Eye Doctors in Nanaimo: What to Look for in a Family Optometrist

Looking for the Best Eye Doctor in Nanaimo? Start with These Questions. Does anyone in your family experience: If so,…

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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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Where to Book a Functional Vision Exam in Victoria

July 15, 2025

Where to Book a Functional Vision Exam in Victoria

If you or your child are experiencing vision-related symptoms that don’t show up on a standard eye chart, a comprehensive…

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Pediatric Eye Exams in Victoria: What Parents Need to Know

July 9, 2025

Pediatric Eye Exams in Victoria: What Parents Need to Know

As children grow, their eyes play a central role in how they explore the world, build confidence, and learn new…

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Girl with glasses reading a book while sitting cross-legged at a table, surrounded by art supplies, emphasizing the importance of vision therapy for children's reading skills.

June 30, 2025

Struggling with Reading in BC? How Vision Therapy Helps Children Learn and Thrive

Across British Columbia, many children are falling behind in reading, writing, and attention, not because of a lack of intelligence…

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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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Illustration of justice scales and eyes, symbolizing fairness and observation in vision therapy at Opto-Mization.

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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Eye graphic and brain illustration for vision therapy at Opto-Mization Optometry, showcasing technology and data analysis.

July 18, 2024

NeuroLens and NeuroLenses

Looking for Neurolens?  You want to find out if the Neurolenses are better than prism glasses prescribed by an optometrist, and…

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March 9, 2024

Vision Problems and Autism

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of childhood developmental conditions characterized by social, behavioural and communication deficits. About 1…

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March 9, 2024

Third Cranial Nerve Palsy

There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves that control most head and neck functions. These functions include swallowing, facial sensations,…

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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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