The intricate connection between the eyes and the brain is facilitated by twelve pairs of cranial nerves. Of these, three are crucial to eye movement: the oculomotor nerve (cranial nerve III), the trochlear nerve (cranial nerve IV), and the abducens nerve (cranial nerve VI). When...
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...
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 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...
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:...
Experts estimate that two-thirds of stroke survivors face challenges with their vision. Given that approximately 50-60% of our brain is dedicated to visual processing, this is not surprising. However, the impact of a stroke on vision can vary greatly, making individualized solutions for each person...
10 Years of Vision Therapy in the Okanagan They often say that it’s easy to overestimate what can be achieved in a year, but underestimate what can be achieved in a decade. For us at Okanagan Vision Therapy, providing services like visual evaluations, offering eyeglass prescriptions,...
For many parents, the idea of having an eye exam for your infant may sound a little daunting. Which is clearer - one, or two? Not exactly a question a babbling baby would be equipped to answer. Fortunately for optometrists, technology exists that allows us...