In nearly any profession there exists a number of differing designations that result in an interesting accumulation of letters at the end of a person’s name…
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Post Trauma Vision Syndrome
Post- Brain Injury Vision Therapy Following acquired brain injury or in cases of post-concussion syndrome, it is common for many patients to present with certain visual symptoms. These symptoms include,…
What is Visual Hygiene? | Kelowna Optometrist Explains
In my experience, use of the term “visual hygiene” in the exam room tends to be met with a certain degree of confusion. Invoking images of a thorough scrub and…
Will Glasses Make My Eyes Weaker?
As optometrists, we often encounter patients who have formed the somewhat entrenched opinion that glasses will make their eyes or the eyes of their children weaker. These conversations typically feel…
What are “Prism Glasses”?
Many of our referral sources have become accustomed to talking to their clients about the possibility of using “prism glasses” to assist with their recovery from a variety of visual…
Technology and the eyes of a child
A day here at the office rarely goes by without a parent asking some very important questions about technology use and the visual system of their child. Our societal dependence…
Diagnosing Convergence Insufficiency?
With many professionals now becoming aware of and learning more about functional visual deficits, I think it’s important to take time to discuss and outline one of the most common…
Does Vision Therapy Work?
One of the more common questions that we hear over the phone or via email here at the clinic is something to the effect of “Does Vision Therapy work for insert…
Okanagan Vision Therapy featured in Mint Magazine
We are very fortunate to be a part of the community here in the Okanagan. There are so many great companies and individuals and we are proud to have made some wonderful connections with patients and friends. Recently, Okanagan Vision Therapy was highlighted in Mint Magazine…
ADHD & Vision-Related Learning Difficulties
Over the past few years, I have found that communicating the connection that exists between ADHD and Vision-Related Learning Difficulties takes a certain degree of finesse. When suggesting that some…