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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,…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…