Is Vision Therapy New?
One of the most common questions that I am asked at networking events is whether Vision Therapy is new. Given the seemingly recent growth of our sub-specialty, this is certainly…
Posts by Dr. Paul Rollett
Ocular Nutrition – Okanagan Vision Therapy Welcomes Dr. Daniel Walker
It is with great excitement that all of us here at Okanagan Vision Therapy welcome Dr. Walker to the team!
Dr. Daniel Walker comes to us with extensive post-graduate training in the area of Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation – and also brings with him the valley’s most comprehensive knowledge and background in the area of ocular health and nutrition.
Online Vision Therapy
80% of the 52 cities within our province do not have direct access to Vision Therapy – but we’re willing to bet that 100% of these communities have people within them struggling with visual issues that would benefit from these services.
We have spent the last year developing and curating our distance-based and Online Vision Therapy Programs to help meet the needs of our province.
Certified Optometric Vision Therapist (COVT)
It is with great excitement and pride that our team announces that our very own Loreta Dahl has now completed her International Vision Therapist certification and earned the designation of…
Practical Vision Therapy Accreditation Program (PVTAP)
Within nearly every profession, there exists a variety of training and certification programs that are designed to educate, evaluate and better prepare professionals for the types of challenges and situations they are likely to be presented with in the future. These programs are meant to establish a baseline foundation of knowledge upon which one can further expand and grow. Under the umbrella of the Canadian Optometrists in Vision Therapy & Rehabilitation (COVT&R), the program that exists for Vision Therapy and Vision Therapists is known as the Practical Vision Therapy Accreditation Program (PVTAP).
Classroom Suggestions for Vision Related Learning Difficulty
Many students that present to us and are diagnosed with vision-related learning difficulties that can be greatly supported by minor classroom accommodations while enrolled in Vision Therapy. Below is our top…
Is Vision Therapy Covered by Insurance?
This is a question that is very much top of mind for many pursuing Vision Therapy, and is met with an unfortunately ambiguous answer – it depends. Okanagan Vision Therapy…
Reflecting on Okanagan Vision Therapy’s Last 5 Years
Why Are We here? Reflecting on Okanagan Vision Therapy’s Last 5 Years The past 5 years for Okanagan Vision Therapy have truly been a remarkable journey for all of us here…
Dizziness while Driving? Solutions with Vision Therapy
This month’s blog was inspired by a recent client of ours who expressed some challenges he had while trying to search for our services online. We work very hard to…
Vision Therapy: COVT&R and COVD Canada
For many of those who walk through our doors, my assessment is the first time they’ve really heard about Vision Therapy. We’re not on every street corner, we’re not typically…