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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.…

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…

November 24, 2025
Vision Therapy for Adults in Nanaimo: Restoring Comfort and Focus
Many adults assume that vision therapy is only for children, yet a growing number are discovering how much it can…

November 24, 2025
Sports Vision Training in Victoria: How Every Athlete Can Sharpen Performance and Confidence
For anyone who enjoys sports, from weekend tennis and casual golf to high school basketball or competitive hockey, vision plays…

October 7, 2025
Hidden Vision Problems in Children with Dyslexia and ADHD
At Opto-Mization, we meet many families who come to us after their child has been diagnosed with dyslexia or ADHD,…

October 7, 2025
Post-Concussion Vision Symptoms: Dizziness, Headaches, and Screen Intolerance
Why Recovery Often Feels Incomplete Concussions are often described as “mild” brain injuries, but anyone who has lived through one…

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,…

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
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…

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.…

July 25, 2021
4 Tips To Avoid a Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is an injury to the brain caused by physical trauma, typically a sudden bump…

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…