Opto-mization brings specialty vision therapy clinic to Nanaimo
NANAIMO — A popular Victoria vision therapy clinic has made the journey up Island to open a second set of doors in a much more central location.
Opto-mization specialises in treating visual problems beyond seeing clearly. They focus on neuro-visual rehab, vision therapy, vision development, and behavioural optometry.
“Think of it as the software of our visual system,” says Opto-mization founder Dr. Cam McCrodan. “Essentially your brain has learned formulas that it uses to make sense of depth and space, or how well your eyes track, move, and work together. This has major implications for reading and learning, as well as head injury recovery.”
There are a surprising number of ways visual problems can manifest in our everyday lives. Some of the major focuses at Opto-mization are reading and learning issues. According to Dr. McCrodan, almost 80 per cent of kids struggle with reading, and lack one or more basic visual skills, and this can often lead to learning or behavioural issues.