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Vision Therapy vs Tutoring: When the Problem Isn’t Learning

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…

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Best Eye Doctors in Nanaimo: What to Look for in a Family Optometrist

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,…

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Contact Lens Fittings in Nanaimo and Victoria: Why Proper Fit Matters

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…

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Dizziness and Balance Problems in Adults: When Vision Is the Hidden Cause

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…

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Where to Book a Functional Vision Exam in Victoria

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…

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Pediatric Eye Exams in Victoria: What Parents Need to Know

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…

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Help with Reading Problems in Nanaimo: What Functional Vision Care Can Reveal

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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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