Opto-Mization Blog: Insights on Vision Health and Therapy
Insights and Updates on Vision Health: Our Latest Blog Posts
August 7, 2025
Vision Therapy vs Tutoring: When the Problem Isn’t Learning
When a child begins to struggle in school, especially with reading, writing, or focus, many parents assume the next step…
August 7, 2025
Best Eye Doctors in Nanaimo: What to Look for in a Family Optometrist
Looking for the Best Eye Doctor in Nanaimo? Start with These Questions. Does anyone in your family experience: If so,…
August 6, 2025
Contact Lens Fittings in Nanaimo and Victoria: Why Proper Fit Matters
Contact lenses offer freedom, convenience, and clear vision—but only when they’re properly fitted, monitored, and cared for. While many people…
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…
July 15, 2025
Where to Book a Functional Vision Exam in Victoria
If you or your child are experiencing vision-related symptoms that don’t show up on a standard eye chart, a comprehensive…
July 9, 2025
Pediatric Eye Exams in Victoria: What Parents Need to Know
As children grow, their eyes play a central role in how they explore the world, build confidence, and learn new…
May 21, 2025
Help with Reading Problems in Nanaimo: What Functional Vision Care Can Reveal
When a child struggles with reading, the first assumptions are often academic or behavioural, perhaps it’s a learning disability, ADHD,…
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…
March 9, 2024
Who is a Candidate for Vision Therapy
It may be difficult to understand that someone can see very clearly yet experience vision-related challenges. But that’s the reality…
March 9, 2024
Vision Therapy for Anisometropia
What is Anisometropia? Anisometropia is a condition in which the eyes have significantly different refractive power: One eye sees very…
March 9, 2024
Patching or Vision Therapy for Lazy Eye?
Amblyopia, commonly referred to as ‘lazy eye’, occurs when the brain and the eye are not working in perfect unison.…
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…
June 8, 2022
Amazing letter from one of our post concussion patients
I wanted to write to talk about my experience with Dr Cam McCrodan and the Optomization Team. I sustained a…
May 30, 2022
Can a Brain Injury Affect Vision?
If you?ve been experiencing blurry vision, double vision or other visual symptoms following a car accident, serious fall or blow…
May 26, 2022
After an old injury, muscle on the top side of eyes feels like it?s pulling or tearing!
<span>?</span> There are a number of interesting symptoms that can come up when vision has been impacted after injury. With…
May 25, 2022
Can Hitting Your Head Cause Blurred Vision?
People often experience blurry vision after brain trauma, especially from a concussion, a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). In…
April 26, 2022
Can Your Vision Change After a Concussion?
If you?ve hit your head in a fall while playing sports or in any other type of accident, your vision…
December 22, 2021
Long-Term Risks of Repeated Head Impacts Among Athletes
If you?ve ever had a concussion or any other type of brain injury, you likely experienced at least some of…