Opto-Mization Optometry & Vision Therapy Blog: Eye Health Insights
Informative Blog Posts on Eye Health and Vision Therapy
July 19, 2024
Fun Home-Based Activities to Strengthen Your Child’s Vision
Although 20/20 clarity is important, it’s not enough. You see, the visual system is made up of the eyes and…
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…
July 15, 2024
When Should You See a Retina Specialist?
You likely visit your optometrist for regular eye exams or whenever you need a prescription for glasses or contact lenses.…
July 15, 2024
Can Dry Eye Cause Focusing Problems?
Have you noticed your vision becoming hazy or blurry, even though your prescription hasn’t changed? While several conditions can cause…
July 15, 2024
5 Things To Consider Before Getting Cataract Surgery
June is Cataract Awareness Month, so what better time to shed light on cataracts? Below, you’ll find useful information about…
June 5, 2024
ImPACT Concussion Testing
A concussion is the most common type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Every concussion is different; symptoms and recovery depend…
March 9, 2024
Vision Therapy for Convergence Insufficiency
Research shows that Convergence Insufficiency (CI) can affect up to 15% of all school-age children – that’s approximately 1 in…
March 9, 2024
Exercises and Tools Used In Vision Therapy
Vision therapy uses a wide range of tools and exercises that aid in the therapeutic process. Here, you’ll find a…
March 9, 2024
Optometric Vision Therapy: Evidence Based Treatment for Head Injury
The new standards of care have recognized the importance of identifying and treating vision disorders after head injury. In his…
January 24, 2023
Can Vision Therapy Benefit A Child With a Learning Disability?
For decades, vision therapy has been [recognized] as an effective treatment for children with visual problems like strabismus (crossed eyes),…
December 29, 2022
How Can Poor Vision Affect Your Child’s Behavior?
It’s not uncommon for parents to encounter behavioural problems in their children at some point in time. While there may…
November 14, 2022
What Causes a Child to Be a Slow Learner?
Some kids find school easy, while others struggle to keep up with their peers in school, both academically and socially.…
January 14, 2023
Concussions & Vision Problems After a Car Accident
While a car accident can impact our lives in an instant, its effects on our eyes and vision may not…
November 20, 2022
Retraining The Concussed Brain Using Neuro-Optometry
Are your post-concussion symptoms still bothering you weeks, months or even years after your concussion? If that’s the case, you’re…
November 14, 2022
Blurred Vision And Headaches ? What?s the Connection
Everyone gets headaches. Most of the time they?re mild and go away before you know it. But sometimes they hit…
October 13, 2022
What?s The Difference Between Traumatic And Non-Traumatic Brain Injuries?
There are 2 main types of brain injuries: traumatic and non-traumatic. Both types of brain injuries are potentially serious, and…
September 7, 2022
What?s an Ocular Migraine?
Ocular migraines, also known as visual migraines, are sudden, temporary episodes of visual distortion ? and can be quite scary…
July 15, 2022
4 Ways a Stroke Can Impact Vision
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people around the world experience a stroke. Of the survivors, around 65% will have…