Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS) is a relatively rare yet life-altering neurological condition that presents with persistent static-like disturbances across the visual field. Imagine looking at an old television set without a signal – the constant flicker of tiny dots covering everything you see. For patients...
Dr. Rollett was honored to join Dr. Harbir Sian on Canada's #1 Optometry podcast. The two discussed vision therapy and explored the intricacies of prescribing glasses to optimize visual function. We hope you enjoy the conversation! [vc_raw_html css=".vc_custom_1722020580145{margin-top: 3rem !important;}"]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[/vc_raw_html] Chat Highlights: Dr. Paul Rollett of Okanagan Vision...
Selecting the right eyeglasses for children involves balancing practicality, comfort, and style. As a parent, ensuring your child has the correct prescription, durable lenses, and frames they enjoy wearing can be challenging. This guide will walk you through the essential factors to consider when choosing...
Concussions, a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), can have lasting effects on various aspects of cognitive and physical health, including vision. Symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, sensitivity to light, and difficulty focusing are common among those recovering from a concussion. Concussion glasses, also known...
In this special release issue of the Faces of Kelowna (Kelowna Now), Dr. Rollett discusses the work his clinic has done over the past decade here in our city. Read the full article here. Dr. Paul Rollett of Okanagan Vision Therapy emphasizes that vision is learned...
It’s an exciting day for us at Okanagan Vision Therapy, as we unveil the publishing of our very own Dr. Kelly Wawryk’s article on the use of therapeutic prism glasses for patients with post-concussion syndrome. This article discusses the use of a therapeutic tool called microprism...
In the realm of human perception, the eyes play a paramount role. Among their many functions, the ability to execute rapid, precise eye movements, known as saccades, is crucial for efficient visual processing. Saccadic eye movements allow us to quickly shift our gaze from one...
Today, let's delve into an often overlooked aspect of concussion recovery - Vision Therapy. We will study the connection between the brain and the eyes to understand how Vision Therapy helps. Understanding Concussions and Their Effects Concussions, also known as mild brain injuries, impact the brain's normal...
After three years of dedicated effort, we are overjoyed to unveil something very close to our hearts – the world's first-ever documentary on Vision Therapy, "Open Your Eyes”. This project has been a labour of love, crafted with the utmost care to intimately capture the challenges individuals face...
Today we're delving into a topic that sits at the intersection of two fascinating realms: vision and dizziness. As we embark on this exploration, let's unravel the intricate dance between our visual system and the disconcerting sensation of dizziness. The Visual Symphony: A Synchronized Performance Picture this:...