Opto-Mization's Blog: Insights on Vision Health and Therapy
Informative Blog Posts on Vision Health and Therapy Updates
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…
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…
June 30, 2025
Meet Lindsay Morton – Now Providing Expert Optical Care Full-Time as an Optician in Nanaimo
Meet Lindsay Morton – Now Providing Expert Optical Care Full-Time as an Optician in Nanaimo
June 30, 2025
Thank You, Victoria – From the Team at Opto-Mization
We’re Grateful for Your Support in the 31st Annual Best of the City Awards Voting for the 31st Annual Best…
June 30, 2025
Vision-Related Migraines and Dizziness: Understanding the Missing Link Between Your Eyes and Your Brain
Migraines. Dizziness. Visual auras. Sensitivity to light and motion. For many patients across Victoria, Nanaimo, and Vancouver Island, these symptoms…
June 30, 2025
Struggling with Reading in BC? How Vision Therapy Helps Children Learn and Thrive
Across British Columbia, many children are falling behind in reading, writing, and attention, not because of a lack of intelligence…
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…
March 9, 2024
Exercises and Tools Used In Vision Therapy
Vision therapy uses a wide range of tools and exercises that aid in the therapeutic process. Here, you’ll find a…
March 9, 2024
Optometric Vision Therapy: Evidence Based Treatment for Head Injury
The new standards of care have recognized the importance of identifying and treating vision disorders after head injury. In his…
January 24, 2023
Can Vision Therapy Benefit A Child With a Learning Disability?
For decades, vision therapy has been [recognized] as an effective treatment for children with visual problems like strabismus (crossed eyes),…
December 29, 2022
How Can Poor Vision Affect Your Child’s Behavior?
It’s not uncommon for parents to encounter behavioural problems in their children at some point in time. While there may…
November 14, 2022
What Causes a Child to Be a Slow Learner?
Some kids find school easy, while others struggle to keep up with their peers in school, both academically and socially.…
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…
May 28, 2021
4 Ways Vision May Be Affected Following A Stroke
About 2 in 3 stroke survivors live with some degree of visual dysfunction following the stroke. Although all brains are…
April 30, 2021
Boys With ADHD Are at Higher Risk for Brain Injury & Vision Problems
Studies show that traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur in approximately 17% of males worldwide. To determine whether there is a…
March 29, 2021
What?s the Connection Between Sleep Apnea, Concussion, and Your Vision?
A recent comprehensive sleep study on people with post-concussion syndrome showed that 78% were diagnosed with sleep apnea. What came…
February 24, 2021
10 Things About Vestibular Disorders You Probably Didn?t Know
The vestibular system is what helps us feel balanced and stable. People with vestibular disorders may experience symptoms like frequent…
January 26, 2021
Experiencing Headaches? Visual Problems May Be the Cause
We?ve all had it. A sudden headache that seems to pop up out of nowhere, rendering the most routine tasks…