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Opto-Mization Blog: Insights on Vision Health and Therapy

Keep up to date on the latest vision-related news and vision therapy studies at Opto-mization.
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Insights and Updates on Vision Health: Our Latest Blog Posts

Doctor holding an eye chart with letters indicating visual acuity, emphasizing the importance of pediatric vision exams for learning and school success.

January 5, 2026

Best Vision Therapy Clinic in Victoria: What to Look For and Why It Matters

Finding the right vision therapy clinic in Victoria can make a life-changing difference for children and adults who struggle with…

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January 2, 2026

Concussion Vision Therapy in Victoria: The Role of Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation

A concussion can change the way your brain processes visual information, even when imaging tests show everything is normal. Many…

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January 2, 2026

Why Opto-Mization Is One of the Best Vision Therapy Clinics on Vancouver Island: A Look at Quality, Care, and Results in Victoria and Nanaimo

Vision affects almost every part of daily life. It guides how we read, work, move, balance, and process information. When…

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January 2, 2026

Eye Exams in Nanaimo for Digital Eye Strain: What Your Standard Test Might Miss

If you live in Nanaimo and spend long hours on a computer, tablet, or phone, you may already know how…

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January 2, 2026

Eye Exams for Adults in Victoria: Why a Functional Vision Exam Gives You More Answers

Most adults in Victoria rely on their eyes every minute of the day, whether they are working at a computer,…

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December 29, 2025

Vision Therapy in Nanaimo: Your Guide to Choosing the Right Clinic

Vision therapy is becoming an essential service for families across Nanaimo. As more adults experience headaches, migraines, and digital eye…

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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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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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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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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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September 10, 2025

Vision Therapy for Convergence Insufficiency: What Parents Need to Know

At Opto-Mization, one of the most common conditions we see in both children and adults is convergence insufficiency. Research shows…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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September 7, 2022

What?s an Ocular Migraine?

Ocular migraines, also known as visual migraines, are sudden, temporary episodes of visual distortion ? and can be quite scary…

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July 15, 2022

4 Ways a Stroke Can Impact Vision

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people around the world experience a stroke. Of the survivors, around 65% will have…

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