Optometry Treatments at Opto-Mization

At Opto-Mization, our optometrists take a different approach to vision by closely examining how your eyes and brain function together. This assessment can reveal underlying vision problems that contribute to symptoms such as headaches, migraines, dizziness, reading and attention difficulties, and challenges with night driving. By understanding these dynamics, our optometrists can prescribe tailored treatments that enhance the synergy between your eyes and brain, significantly improving visual processing abilities.

Optometry Eye Exams

Comprehensive Two-Part Examination

1- The NeuroVisual Exam

This eye exam assesses your glasses prescription, eye tracking abilities, depth perception, and the integration between your eyes & brain. It's crucial for diagnosing functional visual conditions & crafting tailored treatment strategies to enhance your visual performance.
We look at areas like:
  • Focusing Ability & Depth Perception
  • Advanced Tracking & Computerized Eye Tracking
  • Visual-Vestibular Integration
  • Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD)
  • Eye Teaming & Convergence Analysis
  • Glasses Prescription Refraction for Optimal Vision

2- The Ocular Health Exam

This eye exam focuses on the physical health of your eyes, monitoring for conditions like glaucoma, diabetes, retinal detachments, and macular degeneration. It specifically assesses eye health and does not influence your glasses prescription.
This includes: 
  • OCT (link)
  • Fundus (Retinal) Photography
  • NCT (puff of air glaucoma test)
  • Visual fields when required
  • Bio-microscopy
  • Slit Lamp Examination
Tailored Exams for Efficient Care: Each examination is scheduled based on individual needs, allowing for focused attention where it's most required without redundant assessments.

Beyond Traditional Eye Examinations

Vision is how your brain ‘touches’ the world around you. A neuro-optometric assessment dives deep into the complex bond between your eyes and brain, uncovering any potential weaknesses within your visual system.. At Opto-Mization, we meticulously analyze your eye movements, eye coordination, visual processing, and perception skills to identify and address any underlying problems that may be impacting your vision.

Our tailored solutions, including prescription eyewear options and neuro-optometric rehabilitation programs, are designed to restore and revitalize your visual system, boosting your productivity. With our innovative approach and personalized care, we're committed to enhancing your overall visual performance, alleviating headaches, reducing dizziness, and improving balance.

Enhance Reading Abilities

Efficient eye movement is essential for seamless reading, sustained focus, and remarkable retention. A functional vision exam ensures that your visual system is equipped with the critical skills necessary for success in both professional and personal settings.

Optimize Computer Time

Standard computer glasses often do not fully address eye strain or enhance productivity. Our tailored vision prescriptions specifically target your unique visual needs, reducing eye fatigue and improving focus and efficiency for digital screen use.

Drive with Confidence

Enhancing the synergy between your brain and eyes enhances your driving experience. It enables smooth transitions in focus, comprehensive scanning of the environment, and confident maneuvering, ensuring safety and comfort even in challenging or low-light conditions.

Elevate Your Eyewear Experience

Standard glasses correct vision, but slight prescription inaccuracies can cause headaches and dizziness. Our custom-engineered glasses do more than just correct; they relieve discomfort and enhance your overall visual experience, addressing issues with progressive lenses and vision degradation.

Neuro-Visual Function Assessment

Our Neuro-Visual Assessment transcends traditional eye exams by exploring the intricate relationship between your eyes and brain.

It includes:

  • Advanced Tracking and Computerized Eye Tracking
  • Binocularity (Eye Teaming) Analysis
  • Focusing Ability and Depth Perception
  • Visual-Vestibular Integration
  • Precise Refraction for Optimal Vision

Who Benefits

  • Individuals with reading or focusing difficulties
  • People with ADHD, dizziness, dyslexia, headaches, migraines, or light sensitivity
  • Anyone seeking natural-feeling vision with glasses
  • Athletes looking to enhance sports performance
  • Those aiming to improve reading, retention, and cognitive performance

Benefits

This comprehensive assessment helps craft personalized treatments such as precise glasses prescriptions or vision therapy to reduce symptoms and improve performance.

Ocular Health Examination

Our Ocular Health Testing focuses on the physical well-being of your eyes, using advanced equipment like OCT, NCT, and Visual Fields Testing to screen for conditions such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.

Contact Lens Services

Contact Lens Fitting

Optimized for newcomers, our contact lens fitting process prioritizes comfort and maintains optimal eye health.

Ocular Health + Contact Lens

Includes all ocular health checks plus an updated contact lens prescription for continuous lens wear.

Why Choose Us?

At Opto-mization, we combine advanced technology with personalized care, ensuring your eye health and optimizing your vision.

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  • What 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.

Our Satisfaction Guarantee

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. 

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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