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Blog posts in "Headaches & Migraines"

Man in yellow sweatshirt holding his head, experiencing headache and discomfort, relating to post-concussion vision symptoms and treatment options for headaches and migraines.

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…

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Man with a bandage on his forehead sitting on a couch, looking concerned while a female optometrist in a white coat takes notes on a clipboard, illustrating a consultation for post-concussion vision symptoms.

September 1, 2025

Concussion Recovery and Vision: How Therapy Supports Healing

Concussions are among the most common types of brain injury, and yet their full impact is often underestimated. When most…

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Person operating multiple computer screens in a dimly lit environment, illustrating the impact of screen time on eye health and digital eye strain.

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…

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Person experiencing vision-related migraine pain, holding head in discomfort, emphasizing the connection between eye health and migraines.

June 30, 2025

Vision-Related Migraines and Dizziness: Understanding the Missing Link Between Your Eyes and Your Brain

Migraines. Dizziness. Visual auras. Sensitivity to light and motion. For many patients across Victoria, Nanaimo, and Vancouver Island, these symptoms…

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Aerial view of Nanaimo showcasing the coastal landscape, residential areas, and water, emphasizing the connection to vision therapy and eye care services offered by Opto-Mization Optometry.

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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Human figures and brain illustrations symbolize mental health, illustrating Opto-Mization's vision therapy focus.

July 31, 2024

Amitriptyline: A migraine medication that can cause dizziness and headaches?

Are you taking Amitriptyline?  Here are a few things you should know: Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that also is…

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