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Latest Insights and Articles on Vision Care and Eye Health
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
September 30, 2020
Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Harm the Visual System ? And Self Esteem
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can harm vital communication between the brain and the visual system, bringing on disabling symptoms.…
August 18, 2020
Prism Glasses for Post-Concussion Patients
Concussions Can Affect the Visual System Concussions are brain injuries resulting from physical trauma, such as a car accident, a…
August 5, 2020
How Vision and the Brain Work Together
There?s more to a healthy vision than meets the eye. While it?s true that functional visual skills depend on healthy…