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Binocular Vision Dysfunction: The Overlooked Cause of Dizziness, Anxiety, and Visual Discomfort in Victoria and Nanaimo

June 17, 2025

Binocular Vision Dysfunction: The Overlooked Cause of Dizziness, Anxiety, and Visual Discomfort in Victoria and Nanaimo

If you’ve been dealing with dizziness, headaches, anxiety in busy environments, or eye strain that no one can quite explain,…

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Contact Lenses and Your Eye Health: What You Need to Know

June 15, 2025

Contact Lenses and Your Eye Health: What You Need to Know

Contact lenses offer comfort, convenience, and visual freedom, but only when managed with the right expertise. At Opto-Mization, we regularly…

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Functional Eye Exam in Victoria: The 17 Visual Skills That Could Be Holding Your Child Back

June 13, 2025

Functional Eye Exam in Victoria: The 17 Visual Skills That Could Be Holding Your Child Back

As a parent, you do everything you can to support your child’s development—physically, emotionally, and academically. But what if your…

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Vision Therapy in Nanaimo: How Opto-Mization Is Changing Lives Through Functional Vision Care

May 29, 2025

Vision Therapy in Nanaimo: How Opto-Mization Is Changing Lives Through Functional Vision Care

When you hear the term “eye doctor,” you might immediately think of glasses, contact lenses, or a standard eye chart.…

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How to Find the Best Eye Doctor in Victoria, BC — What Sets Us Apart at Opto-Mization

May 29, 2025

How to Find the Best Eye Doctor in Victoria, BC — What Sets Us Apart at Opto-Mization

If you’re looking for the Best Eye Doctor in Victoria, BC, you probably want more than just a routine eye…

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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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September 28, 2022

How Poor Eye Tracking Impacts Reading

If your child is struggling in the classroom, reading below grade level, avoids reading tasks or becomes easily frustrated when…

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August 31, 2022

Giving Vision Therapy The Attention It Deserves

The American Academy of Pediatrics (APA) recently published a policy statement (opinion piece) about visual problems that can arise after…

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July 27, 2022

Why All Kids with ADHD Should Have Their Eyes Examined

Does your child have difficulty paying attention in school or show signs of behavioral problems? If so, he or she…

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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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December 28, 2020

Does Your Head Hurt? You Might Have Binocular Vision Dysfunction

Have you been struggling with headaches or migraines with little to no relief? If so, you might  be suffering from…

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October 12, 2020

TBIs Can Be Caused by Even the Mildest of Head Injuries

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a disruption in the normal function of the brain. Most are caused by a blow,…

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