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Latest Insights and Articles on Vision Care and Therapy

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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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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August 31, 2022

Giving Vision Therapy The Attention It Deserves

The American Academy of Pediatrics (APA) recently published a policy statement (opinion piece) about visual problems that can arise after…

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July 27, 2022

Why All Kids with ADHD Should Have Their Eyes Examined

Does your child have difficulty paying attention in school or show signs of behavioral problems? If so, he or she…

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June 30, 2022

Are Children with IEPs More Likely to Have Vision Problems?

Children with IEPs ? school-based Individualized Educational Programs ? are more likely to experience problems with their eyes, especially their…

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May 25, 2022

10% of Children Have Undetected Vision Problems

Almost every classroom has children who struggle more than their peers, whether academically, socially or behaviourally. What many parents and…

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April 28, 2022

Does Your Child Have 20/20 Vision Yet Still Struggles In School?

Your child aced their school?s vision screening test with 20/20 eyesight. That means perfect vision, right? Actually, no. 20/20 simply…

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March 15, 2022

Should My Child Have Vision Therapy?

Children may fail to recognize that they?re having difficulty reading, or that their eyes are struggling to focus, so it?s…

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