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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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