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Sports Vision Training in Victoria: How Every Athlete Can Sharpen Performance and Confidence

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…

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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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August 29, 2021

Children?s Vision and Learning Awareness

Brain scans show that up to 80% of the sensory input that the brain receives comes through vision. In fact,…

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July 31, 2021

Does your Child Have a Vision Problem? Here are 20 Signs to Look Out For

A vision problem may directly impact a child?s performance in the classroom and on the sports field,  negatively affecting self-esteem…

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June 24, 2021

3 Causes of Lazy Eye in Children

Amblyopia, commonly known as ?lazy eye,? is a neuro-developmental vision condition that begins in early childhood, usually before the age…

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May 28, 2021

5 Vision Therapy Myths Debunked

There?s a lot of misinformation out there, especially when it comes to vision therapy ? a customized program that trains…

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April 8, 2021

Can Vision Therapy Help Myopia?

You may have heard of vision therapy in the context of helping adults and children with a lazy eye, eye…

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March 23, 2021

Common Visual Symptoms to Watch for in Children

People often believe that if a child has 20/20 vision, they have perfect eyesight. This isn?t always the case. Having…

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