Insights and Updates from the Opto-Mization Blog on Vision Health
Insights and Updates on Vision Therapy and Eye Health Blog Posts
August 7, 2025
Screen Time and Your Eyes: How to Prevent Digital Eye Strain in Victoria and Nanaimo
In today’s world, screens are everywhere, from smartphones and tablets to laptops and smartboards. Whether you’re working from home, learning…
August 7, 2025
Vision and Attention: How Visual Skills Affect Focus and Concentration in Children
For many families in British Columbia, concerns about a child’s ability to focus on school can be overwhelming. Whether it’s…
August 7, 2025
Vision Therapy vs Tutoring: When the Problem Isn’t Learning
When a child begins to struggle in school, especially with reading, writing, or focus, many parents assume the next step…
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,…
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…
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…
March 8, 2020
Dizziness and Balance: How Vision Plays a Vital Role
Imagine trying to navigate a grocery store when, all of a sudden, a dizzy spell hits. The room starts to…
January 29, 2020
Football Trivia: How Can An Eye Doctor Help Athletes After a Head Injury?
Did you know that according to the National Football League’s (NFL) injury data, NFL athletes sustain a combined total of…
December 31, 2019
Tips to Avoid a Concussion or TBI
The complexity of the brain is truly fascinating; any slight change in its chemistry or structural integrity can result in…
December 31, 2019
Can Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Help Stroke Patients With Vision Problems?
If a loved one recently suffered a stroke and is still struggling with the after-effects, you will want to do…
December 22, 2019
5 Things About TBIs You Never Knew
A Traumatic Brain Injury (or TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by physical trauma, typically a sudden blow…