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Insights and Updates on Vision Care from Opto-Mization Blog

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

Why School Vision Screenings Miss Important Problems: What Teachers and Parents Should Know

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…

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Motion Sensitivity, Nausea, and Visual Overload: When the Eyes Are the Missing Piece

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…

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Why Some Children Read Well One Day and Struggle the Next: How Vision Consistency Affects Learning

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.…

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When Vision Problems Look Like Anxiety: Understanding the Hidden Visual Stress

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…

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Pediatric Vision Exams in Victoria: The Best Choice for Reading, Learning, and School Success

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…

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Pediatric Vision Exams in Nanaimo: Detecting Hidden Reading and Focus Problems Early

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…

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Close-up of a child's eyes showing uneven pupil dilation, highlighting amblyopia symptoms relevant to vision therapy and treatment options.

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…

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Child reading a colorful storybook featuring a cartoon fox, emphasizing the theme of losing socks, with various illustrated characters and a cozy reading environment, relevant to eye care and vision health discussions.

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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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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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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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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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…

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