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Explore the Latest Insights on Vision Therapy and Eye Health

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

Why Functional Eye Exams Matter More Than Ever Before

November 24, 2025

Why Functional Eye Exams Matter More Than Ever Before

Modern life asks more of our eyes than ever before. From long workdays spent on screens to evenings scrolling or…

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Understanding Lazy Eye (Amblyopia): Beyond Patching and Into Vision Therapy

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…

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Why Children Skip Words When Reading: The Vision Link You Might Miss

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…

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Real Results of Vision Therapy: Better Focus, Comfort, and Confidence

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…

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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.…

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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…

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Vision Therapy for Visual Processing Difficulties: Helping Children Learn, Focus, and Thrive

September 10, 2025

Vision Therapy for Visual Processing Difficulties: Helping Children Learn, Focus, and Thrive

For many children across Victoria, Nanaimo, and Vancouver Island, school feels harder than it should. Parents hear reports like “he…

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September 1, 2025

Driving and Vision: What Functional Eye Exams Reveal Beyond the Chart

Whether you are navigating Victoria’s busy streets during rush hour, heading north on the Island Highway from Nanaimo, or setting…

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Man with a bandage on his forehead sitting on a couch, looking concerned while a female optometrist in a white coat takes notes on a clipboard, illustrating a consultation for post-concussion vision symptoms.

September 1, 2025

Concussion Recovery and Vision: How Therapy Supports Healing

Concussions are among the most common types of brain injury, and yet their full impact is often underestimated. When most…

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Colorful letters spelling "DIPLOPIA" with a stethoscope on a wooden surface, representing double vision and vision therapy services.

August 8, 2025

Double Vision (Diplopia) Treatment in Victoria and Nanaimo: How Vision Therapy Can Help

Double vision, clinically known as diplopia, is more than just a visual inconvenience. For many people, it can disrupt daily…

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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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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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June 9, 2022

Why, post concussion, would turning your head cause snapshots of vision to follow slowly?

That’s actually a really cool one. So when you’re turning your head there’s a couple of different things that need…

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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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Distressed woman and distant man in cozy setting, highlighting emotional disconnect amid vision therapy insights.

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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