Insights and Updates on Vision Care from Opto-Mization Blog

Essential Blog Posts on Vision Care and Eye Health Insights

January 9, 2026
Why School Vision Screenings Miss Important Problems: What Teachers and Parents Should Know
Many children struggle in school despite trying hard to keep up. They may fall behind in reading, lose focus during…

January 9, 2026
Motion Sensitivity, Nausea, and Visual Overload: When the Eyes Are the Missing Piece
Feeling dizzy in grocery stores, uncomfortable while driving, or nauseated when scrolling on a phone is often brushed off as…

January 9, 2026
Why Some Children Read Well One Day and Struggle the Next: How Vision Consistency Affects Learning
Many parents notice a confusing pattern when their child is learning to read. One day, reading seems smooth and confident.…

January 9, 2026
When Vision Problems Look Like Anxiety: Understanding the Hidden Visual Stress
Feeling overwhelmed, irritable, or anxious during everyday tasks is often assumed to be an emotional or psychological issue. Children may…

January 5, 2026
Pediatric Vision Exams in Victoria: The Best Choice for Reading, Learning, and School Success
Children rely on their vision far more than most parents realize. Almost every classroom task requires the eyes and brain…

January 5, 2026
Pediatric Vision Exams in Nanaimo: Detecting Hidden Reading and Focus Problems Early
Children rely on their vision for almost every aspect of learning. Whether they are reading, writing, participating in class, or…

November 24, 2025
Understanding Lazy Eye (Amblyopia): Beyond Patching and Into Vision Therapy
Lazy eye, or amblyopia, is one of the most common vision conditions diagnosed in children, yet it is also one…

November 24, 2025
Why Children Skip Words When Reading: The Vision Link You Might Miss
Many parents notice their child skipping words or losing their place while reading but are told it’s just a sign…

November 24, 2025
Real Results of Vision Therapy: Better Focus, Comfort, and Confidence
For many children and adults, the difference between struggling and thriving comes down to how the eyes and brain work…

November 24, 2025
How Brain Injuries Affect Vision: What to Expect During Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation
When most people think about the effects of a concussion or brain injury, they picture headaches, memory problems, or fatigue.…

November 24, 2025
Eye Fatigue at Work: How Functional Vision Therapy Can Help
Modern work life demands more from our eyes than ever before. Hours spent on computers, phones, or detailed paperwork require…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

February 21, 2023
Concussions: A Hidden Cause of Vision Difficulties
Concussions are a common injury, caused by a blow to the head that results in the brain colliding with the…