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November 24, 2025
Sports Vision Training in Victoria: How Every Athlete Can Sharpen Performance and Confidence
For anyone who enjoys sports, from weekend tennis and casual golf to high school basketball or competitive hockey, vision plays…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

February 20, 2022
Toys and Games to Help Your Child Succeed in School
If your child is showing signs of a learning difficulty, it is important to rule out an underlying vision problem…