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...
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:...
It has been said that light sensitivity emerges from visual information one can neither organize nor ignore. Following head injury this sensitivity can often become debilitating, leading to challenges in artificially-lit indoor environments, busy visual scenes (such as while driving, or in a grocery store)...
The majority of those who have had their eyes examined will understandably view vision in a rather binary way. Either things are blurry, or you modify your glasses or contact lenses to make things clear - end of story. For those with issues related to balance,...
One of the most layered and complex topics in the world of neurology is undoubtedly that of a “headache.” With many specific factors contributing to both onset and duration, it can be challenging to determine what management strategies will most completely provide relief for your...
Anyone who has worn an eye patch, or directed their child to do so, can attest to the challenges and discomfort this task presents. Fights and battles, struggles for proper fit and almost certain instances of “cheating” (looking over the patch) are all too common...