Opto-Mization Blog: Insights on Vision Health and Therapy
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…