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.

Insights and Updates on Vision Health: Our Latest Blog Posts

July 15, 2024

When Should You See a Retina Specialist?

You likely visit your optometrist for regular eye exams or whenever you need a prescription for glasses or contact lenses.…

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July 15, 2024

Can Dry Eye Cause Focusing Problems?

Have you noticed your vision becoming hazy or blurry, even though your prescription hasn’t changed? While several conditions can cause…

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July 15, 2024

5 Things To Consider Before Getting Cataract Surgery

June is Cataract Awareness Month, so what better time to shed light on cataracts? Below, you’ll find useful information about…

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June 5, 2024

ImPACT Concussion Testing

A concussion is the most common type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Every concussion is different; symptoms and recovery depend…

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March 9, 2024

How Progressive Lenses Work

Progressive lenses or progressive addition lenses (PALs) are the most popular multifocal lenses today, offering an effective and great looking…

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March 9, 2024

Warm Compress For Dry Eye

For those suffering from Dry Eye Syndrome (DES), finding relief from dry, red, irritated eyes may be a top priority.…

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June 30, 2022

Are Children with IEPs More Likely to Have Vision Problems?

Children with IEPs ? school-based Individualized Educational Programs ? are more likely to experience problems with their eyes, especially their…

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May 25, 2022

10% of Children Have Undetected Vision Problems

Almost every classroom has children who struggle more than their peers, whether academically, socially or behaviourally. What many parents and…

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April 28, 2022

Does Your Child Have 20/20 Vision Yet Still Struggles In School?

Your child aced their school?s vision screening test with 20/20 eyesight. That means perfect vision, right? Actually, no. 20/20 simply…

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March 15, 2022

Should My Child Have Vision Therapy?

Children may fail to recognize that they?re having difficulty reading, or that their eyes are struggling to focus, so it?s…

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February 20, 2022

Toys and Games to Help Your Child Succeed in School

If your child is showing signs of a learning difficulty, it is important to rule out an underlying vision problem…

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January 31, 2022

4 Reasons Why 3D Vision is So Important

Our sense of depth perception and ability to see in 3 dimensions are often-overlooked benefits of our complex visual system.…

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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…

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November 28, 2021

A profound review of Vision Therapy from one of our patients ? Marsha R.

For you to understand the gratitude I have to Dr McCrodan and the neurovision therapists and staff of the Opto-mization…

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November 26, 2021

How Concussions Can Affect Self-Esteem

When you consider the abundant functions of the brain, it?s no surprise that even slight damage to its sensitive tissues…

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August 31, 2021

What Is Post Traumatic Vision Syndrome?

Every year, tens of millions of people around the world sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The majority of TBIs…

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July 25, 2021

4 Tips To Avoid a Traumatic Brain Injury

A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is an injury to the brain caused by physical trauma, typically a sudden bump…

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June 30, 2021

3 Ways Neuro-Optometry Can Help Stroke Survivors

Approximately 15 million people around the globe suffer from a stroke each year. An alarming two-thirds of stroke survivors experience…

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