Vision Therapy at Opto-Mization
At Opto-Mization, our vision therapy program helps the brain and eyes communicate better, which improves visual skills that are essential for reading, typing, presenting, and succeeding in modern life. In the fast-paced world, it takes more than just clear vision to thrive. Good visual skills are necessary for performing tasks that require sustained concentration and accuracy. Eye strain, headaches, fatigue, and trouble paying attention are symptoms of visual problems that can affect performance and add stress to life. With vision therapy, we can improve visual skills and unlock full visual potential.
What is Vision Therapy?
The core of good vision relies on the connection between the eye’s ability to record visual data and the brain’s ability to process it. It’s what allows us to read, write, play sports, socialize effectively, and complete other tasks.
You can pass standard vision screenings and have no trouble reading eye charts, but still experience difficulty reading, maintaining focus, and have a condition like strabismus (crossed eyes) or amblyopia (lazy eye). Vision therapy can treat these poor visual skills to set you up for success.
Vision therapy, a field within developmental optometry, is an innovative approach designed to help develop better visual skills by training the brain and the eyes to work more harmoniously.
Who Benefits
Vision therapy improves visual skills such as eye-tracking, eye teaming, hand-eye coordination, focusing, and more — and is beneficial for reading, writing, balance, and memory challenges.
Many people unknowingly experience vision problems that make it difficult to learn and reach their full potential. Sometimes, this can be misdiagnosed as a learning disability. Additionally, patients with learning disabilities are more likely to have poor visual skills — making learning a bigger obstacle than it should be — and can certainly benefit from vision therapy.
What Can Vision Therapy Do For You?
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01. We Support People with Learning and Reading Challenges
Does someone you know struggle academically? When the eyes don’t work well together, this leads to eye-tracking problems that can impact learning. It goes beyond having clear vision — reading, writing, and staying focused depend on strong visual skills.
Vision therapy allows us to address visual problems that hinder the ability to thrive in school, sports, and beyond.
02. We Help People Conquer Balance Issues, Dizziness, and Migraines
Over 50% of your brain is dedicated to processing visual information, which means how you perform visual tasks is a good indicator of the effectiveness of the eye brain connection.
If you frequently experience balance issues, dizziness, vertigo, migraines, Meniere’s disease, and vestibular neuritis, then you may have problems with your eye-brain connection that can be improved with neuro-optometry.
03. We Aid Patients with Reclaiming Their Life After a Concussion or Stroke
When concussions or strokes affect the brain, they often disrupt the visual system. Using a tailored neuro-optometric approach, we’re able to assess and treat eye conditions to improve eye tracking, coordination, and overall visual function.
Our results have been nothing short of remarkable, with 90% of neuro-optometric rehabilitation patients experiencing significant improvements in their vision. Let us help you achieve similar breakthroughs by strengthening how your brain and eyes work together.
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View More ResourcesWhat is Neuro-Optometry?
Neuro-Optometry focuses on the intricate connection between your visual system and the brain, extending beyond traditional eye care to assess functional vision. This branch of optometry examines how your eyes track, move, coordinate, and how your brain processes depth, motion, and balance. Disruptions in these functions can lead to a range of issues including headaches, migraines, dizziness, balance challenges, post-concussion symptoms, reading difficulties, and attention deficits (ADHD). By exploring these functional areas, we also identify opportunities to enhance performance in activities such as sports, reading speed, and cognitive processes.
What is Vision Therapy?
At Opto-Mization, vision therapy is a specialized, personalized program aimed at improving visual skills and abilities. It goes beyond traditional vision therapy to help improve how the eyes and brain work together, addressing visual-motor and perceptual-cognitive challenges to enhance overall visual function. It’s more than just exercises; it’s a pathway to better vision and improved daily life.
Do you Provide Regular Eye Exams and General Optometric Services?
Yes, alongside vision therapy and neuro-optometry, we offer comprehensive eye exams and general optometry services. Our experienced optometrists perform thorough eye exams to evaluate overall eye health, identify any eye conditions or diseases, and prescribe corrective lenses when beneficial.
Are Vision Therapy and Neuro-Optometry Expensive?
The cost of vision therapy and neuro-optometry can vary depending on various factors, including the duration of the therapy program and the complexity of the visual condition. You can contact our offices in Victoria & Nanaimo to learn more about costs and whether you can benefit from insurance coverage or flexible payment options.
Who is the Ideal Candidate for Vision Therapy and Neuro-Optometry?
Vision therapy and neuro-optometric rehabilitation can help individuals of all ages. Whether you’re struggling with visual processing issues, binocular vision disorders, amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (eye misalignment), or have sustained a brain injury, our services might be beneficial for you. Contact us to discuss if our tailored approach can meet your specific needs and goals.
Do I Need a Referral to See an Optometrist at Opto-Mization?
No, you do not need a referral to get a neuro-visual eye exam at Opto-Mization. We welcome anyone who suspects they might benefit from our services, whether you’re experiencing symptoms of visual discomfort or just want to ensure optimal visual performance. Feel free to reach out and schedule your appointment directly with us to take the first step toward understanding and improving your visual function.
Do You Direct Bill Insurance?
Yes, at Opto-Mization, we offer direct billing for a variety of insurance plans to make the process as seamless and hassle-free as possible for our patients. Our knowledgeable staff is well-versed in working with insurance providers, ensuring that you can maximize your benefits while minimizing out-of-pocket expenses for our services, including vision therapy and neuro-visual eye exams.
At Opto-mization, we are deeply committed to the satisfaction and well-being of our clients. We stand behind the effectiveness of our treatments and services with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you’re not fully satisfied with the results of our specialized glasses prescriptions, vision therapy, or any other service, we are dedicated to making it right.Â
This commitment underscores our confidence in providing you with the best possible care and solutions tailored to your unique visual needs.
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