Opto-Mization Blog: Insights on Vision Health and Therapy
Insights and Updates on Vision Health: Our Latest Blog Posts
January 9, 2026
Poor Posture, Neck Pain, and Vision: How Visual Alignment Affects the Whole Body
Neck pain, shoulder tension, and poor posture are often blamed on ergonomics, stress, or long hours at a desk. Many…
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…
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…
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…
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…