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Opto-Mization Optometry & Vision Therapy Blog: Eye Health Insights

Keep up to date on the latest vision-related news and vision therapy studies at Opto-mization.
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Informative Blog Posts on Eye Health and Vision Therapy

Vision Therapy for Adults in Nanaimo: Restoring Comfort and Focus

November 24, 2025

Vision Therapy for Adults in Nanaimo: Restoring Comfort and Focus

Many adults assume that vision therapy is only for children, yet a growing number are discovering how much it can…

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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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Child with pigtails holding a sign that reads "HELP!" while resting her head on a desk, surrounded by school supplies and a laptop, illustrating the challenges faced by 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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Man in yellow sweatshirt holding his head, experiencing headache and discomfort, relating to post-concussion vision symptoms and treatment options for headaches and migraines.

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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Child smiling and pointing at eye chart during an eye exam, highlighting pediatric vision care at Opto-Mization Optometry.

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 patient undergoing an eye exam with an optometrist using a slit lamp, highlighting vision care and eye health services at Opto-Mization Optometry & Vision Therapy.

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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Vision Therapy for Adults in Nanaimo: Restoring Comfort and Focus

November 24, 2025

Vision Therapy for Adults in Nanaimo: Restoring Comfort and Focus

Many adults assume that vision therapy is only for children, yet a growing number are discovering how much it can…

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Child with pigtails holding a sign that reads "HELP!" while resting her head on a desk, surrounded by school supplies and a laptop, illustrating the challenges faced by 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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Man in yellow sweatshirt holding his head, experiencing headache and discomfort, relating to post-concussion vision symptoms and treatment options for headaches and migraines.

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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Child smiling and pointing at eye chart during an eye exam, highlighting pediatric vision care at Opto-Mization Optometry.

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…

Vision Care
Learning
Read More
Adult patient undergoing an eye exam with an optometrist using a slit lamp, highlighting vision care and eye health services at Opto-Mization Optometry & Vision Therapy.

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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Diagnostic form with the diagnosis of presbyopia, glasses, and a book, representing vision care and eye health.

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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Woman in red robe experiencing dizziness and headache, highlighting vision-related balance issues.

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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Child with blonde hair looking upward, surrounded by greenery, representing curiosity and the importance of vision in understanding the world, relevant to functional vision exams for children.

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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Illustration of three eye positions depicting third cranial nerve palsy: (A) normal alignment, (B) drooping eyelid, (C) eye misalignment with adhesive patch.

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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Patient receiving eye exam from optometrist using optical testing equipment at Opto-Mization Optometry & Vision Therapy.

March 9, 2024

Why Visit a Developmental Optometrist?

There are optometrists, and then there are optometrists with training in a certain area of eye health. Just as in…

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