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Success Stories of Patients with Reading & Learning Problems, Strabismus, Behavioural problems, & ADHD
Latest Google Reviews
So much thanks goes to Dr. Carmeron McCrodan after spending some time there at the office in Nanaimo. I was so impressed with the staff. So helpful with Dr. Carmeron McCrodan I can’t speak enough about. I got in an accident in January 2 and ended up with head injury I couldn’t figure out why my dizziness, headaches, depth perception everything was off, and Dr. Cameron explained this all to me along with a friend Jan. I cannot tell you the difference in me and explain to you all this is beyond words what I experienced in that office today I have never in my ever in my life, been to a doctors office and I actually saw changes right in front of my eyes. This man knows what he is doing. I’m dealing with ICBC and people this can be a fight and I know Dr. Caron and my OT in Campbell River Taylor has the best interest in taking care of me, as we spoke, Dr. Cameron explained to me with my head injury from the motor vehicle accident. All this was caused and now we will have to fix it. It will take a few sessions and do glasses to correct my depth perception everything out of this accident. I cannot explain to you what I experienced today on 19 June 24 in Nanaimo it was miraculous this is not far-fetched. This is real, put me into tears because Dr. Mc Crotdon, actually understood me because I had dyslexia and always felt stupid, and Dr. Cameron told me you are not stupid. You are smart. You just need things differently. I cried. I am so grateful to this man looking forward to working with him. thank you Dr. McCrodan for taking time to explain to me and understanding me with my head injury I would highly suggest those of you who have been written off as attention deficit, dyslexic all of these titles that were put under. Maybe just check in and see if he can be of help and see if it is an eye problem. You know what they say the eye is a window to the soul. This man truly wants your soul healed. I cannot say thank you enough to you and your team and I’m looking forward to working with you. Thank you thank you thank you once again Caron Janett.
1 month ago
- caron j.
Very kind people working here and informative. Great experience and was able to find out what is wrong with my eyes after months of aura migraines. Super happy with the experience and the results
1 month ago
- Kenny S.
I wasn't sure what to expect from my appointment, when I was referred by my brain therapist. Starting with my intake forms, which were more thorough than a hospital admission, (which I appreciated because i didn't have to think so much when it came to exam time) to my pre- testing, I was set at ease by the friendly receptionist (whose name fails me, even though I was determined to remember it because she was wonderful) and that trend continued into my exam with Dr. Irvine. He was very attentive to my reactions and sensitivity, and I felt a vast improvement with tinted prism glasses, both with my vision and balance, as well as sensitivity and headache. I am thrilled that there may be a light at the end of the tunnel after all! Thank you so much!!
2 months ago
- Carey M.
I have Post Concussion Syndrom and Optomization changed my life. They have taught me about my vision and brain issues and how to help with symptoms. I highly recommend this Dr and gis team!!
3 months ago
- L F.
Our Favorite Top Reviews
Sue was clear and encouraging without going overboard. I am looking forward to next week!...
- Patricia F
Always a pleasure to have appointments with Dr. McCrodan. He is thorough and explains everything well and he is super patient. Such a great doctor to visit!...
- Vicki S. P
I am so pleased I came in today! Finally some answers and a team who knows what’s up!...
- Kayla C
Super professional, explained everything clearly. So nice to see improvements in such a short period of time. We are so grateful that we were referred to Dr. McCrodan!...
- Violette H
Sam was great and explained everything very well!...
- Deb B
I have had an excellent experience every time I have been into the Opto-mization office to see Dr. Cam, and all the staff! I would not have been able to make the progress I've been able to make in my recovery without the help and compassion of everyone here. Thank...
- Jess M
I have had an excellent experience every time I have been into the Opto-mization office to see Dr. Cam, and all the staff! I would not have been able to make the progress I've been able to make in my recovery without the help and compassion of everyone here. Thank...
- Jess M
I have enjoyed working with Channa L. She is both cheerful and encouraging as well as being competent. Farrell Boyce...
- Farrell B
Thank you Dr. McCrodan and team! Thank you so much for your ongoing support, encouragement and fun training exercises! Sarah M. was an exceptional trainer and patiently answered all of my questions 😉 It was enlightening to learn how to improve my vision so that my eyes and brain function...
- Sarah Cormode
I’ve seen Dr. McCrodan and his staff twice for separate issues, 5 years apart. The first time was for a convergence insufficiency and the second time was after a serious concussion which completely debilitated me. Both rounds of therapy were similar in that they completely changed my life.The first time...
- TN
Even with ‘perfect vision’ he was losing interest in learning. Vision therapy turned it around, and even helped his baseball At 6 years old my son was falling behind in school. He was showing a decreased interest in learning. We started him with a great tutor and things were moving...
- Pam
Scott was told amblyopia (lazy eye) would deteriorate his vision. Vision therapy changed his viewpoint. It has been a couple of months since my last vision therapy appointment (and graduation!) and I wanted to thank you once again for the encouragement and inspiring atmosphere at your centre. Dr. McCrodan, you...
Two years ago I became unwell. It started as dizziness and progressed very rapidly to a host of symptoms including nausea, crippling headaches, disorientation, stuttering, vertigo, and complete exhaustion. I spent a fair amount of time in doctors’ offices, with neurologists, in hospital, and undergoing a battery of tests. After...
In February 2015 I suffered a serious concussion that left me disoriented, nauseous, dizzy and exhausted. I was unable to work at my job as an editor. I went from working 12-hour days to lying on the couch with my eyes covered for weeks. I couldn’t focus. I couldn’t walk...
My son (grade 6 student) commenced treatment with Dr McCrodan after suffering a serious concussion accident. He also had been diagnosed with dyslexia and the combination of the concussion accident had left him with no balance, memory loss and a grade 3 reading level speed. He also found reading music...
I started suffering from eye strain in my early 20s during my first full-time desk job. Then, when I decided to add to the number of hours spent using a computer by becoming a part-time graduate student, I noticed a tugging sensation in my eye muscles. After hours of reading...
All through Brandon’s young years he was a very active, yet fearful child. He would freeze up the moment something new or different would be presented, to name a few symptoms. So much so we had him involved in the Early Intervention Program at Queen Alexandria. He was assessed and...
I was having my regular biannual eye checkup and the optometrist said he had to “tighten” up my prescription on my right eye. But my eye would not respond and my vision would not improve. Further tests indicated that I had Convergence Insufficiency. I did some online research and realized...
Sean was a bright kid who developed language skills early. But he struggled with his gross motor skills. Sean had little interest in physical activities. He would try everything once or twice but anything that required hand/eye coordination was difficult for him and he would quit most things pretty quickly....
Matthew was assessed as needing an Independent Education Plan (IEP) due to his learning disability, but vision therapy helped him find focus. Matthew Olson was described by the school assessment team as in need of yearly IEP’s due to his learning disability in Grade 2. In Grade 3 he continued...
Mariah’s vision challenges were caught in a regular eye exam in 2011. Facing surgery, she met Dr. McCrodan. Mariah’s vision challenges were caught in a regular eye exam in 2011. She was sent to a specialist who would test Mariah’s eyes and determine if eye surgery would be a good...
Since a very young age Jared has struggled with anxiety. Vision therapy unlocked his confidence. Since a very young age Jared has struggled with anxiety, behavioural issues and a lack of physical coordination. He comes across to others as very shy or rude as he would not speak to adults...
A dad shares his experience as his daughter undergoes vision therapy. My wife and I have two daughters. It would be an understatement to say that they are different and how amazing they both are in unique ways. Clearly, they are individuals, yet still good sisters. Our eldest daughter struggled...
Crispin and Fiona have both undergone vision therapy to improve their visual development. Crispin started vision therapy as a 13-year-old. Until that time, he struggled in school in virtually every subject, including math, reading, and writing. He spent countless hours with tutors and frustrated parents as he tried to learn...
My daughter, Chelsea, struggled in school. Even in Grade 5, teachers said that “she was a tough nut to crack”. She was described as an “emerging reader”. I didn’t understand how a child could be so smart, and be unable to succeed in school. None of her siblings struggled like...
I was looking through some of Chelsea’s school work from last year, and I started remembering what she was like a year ago. She was ANGRY. I would dread picking her up from school because I would have to bear the brunt of her temper. She didn’t have easy friendships;...
Her mom, Alberta shares Charlotte’s story. I am writing to describe the changes that I see in Charlotte that have occurred since this time last year. Charlotte and I committed to therapy sessions and vision therapy homework and did not focus on school work since no amount of practice with...
- Alberta
I previously wrote a testimonial about our vision therapy. Our son Austin was part way through his therapy and I was amazed at the changes, now that he has graduated the changes have been even more amazing. I just want to say again how much I appreciate all that Dr....
Our son Austin has been seeing Dr. McCrodan since December of 2012. Austin is in grade one and was unable to read, form his letters properly, and was miserable at school. He would hide under his desk at school to avoid “word scramble.” He was also very uncoordinated and was...
It’s difficult to think back to where I was when I first came to see Dr. McCrodan- several months post-concussion. It was a time when I felt totally lost and unsure about how I could manage life the way it was. Migraines, difficulty keeping up with conversations, poor concentration, inability...
Success Stories of Patients suffering from TBIs, Post Concussion, Migraines & Headaches, Poor Balance, & Dizziness
Sue was clear and encouraging without going overboard. I am looking forward to next week!...
- Patricia F
Always a pleasure to have appointments with Dr. McCrodan. He is thorough and explains everything well and he is super patient. Such a great doctor to visit!...
- Vicki S. P
I am so pleased I came in today! Finally some answers and a team who knows what’s up!...
- Kayla C
Super professional, explained everything clearly. So nice to see improvements in such a short period of time. We are so grateful that we were referred to Dr. McCrodan!...
- Violette H
Sam was great and explained everything very well!...
- Deb B
So pleased with my experience today. I'm especially excited about the return of calmness I felt with the tint, which I haven't felt for so very long. Thank you all. Each and every one of you are very kind and understanding, and very professional. Sincerely. Louise Gordon...
- Louise G
We feel so blessed to have seen Dr. McCrodan and his team! It was a changing day for Us and we are so excited to get started! To have Dr. McCrodan say he understands what Shaun has been going through and he can help him has made the biggest difference!...
- Shaun D
Had a good experience. The only thing that would have made it better is a shorter wait between the end of the testing and the start of our visit with Dr. McCrodan....
- Curtis D
I have had an excellent experience every time I have been into the Opto-mization office to see Dr. Cam, and all the staff! I would not have been able to make the progress I've been able to make in my recovery without the help and compassion of everyone here. Thank...
- Jess M
I have had an excellent experience every time I have been into the Opto-mization office to see Dr. Cam, and all the staff! I would not have been able to make the progress I've been able to make in my recovery without the help and compassion of everyone here. Thank...
- Jess M
Great communication, everyone is so pleasant and sincere....
- Andrea M
I have enjoyed working with Channa L. She is both cheerful and encouraging as well as being competent. Farrell Boyce...
- Farrell B
Very friendly, Knowledgeable, and Thorough! A pleasure to work with! ...
- Loren B
Madi is an incredibly skilled and empathetic vision therapist. I feel so lucky to be working with her!...
- Mandy G
Thank you Dr. McCrodan and team! Thank you so much for your ongoing support, encouragement and fun training exercises! Sarah M. was an exceptional trainer and patiently answered all of my questions 😉 It was enlightening to learn how to improve my vision so that my eyes and brain function...
- Sarah Cormode
Dr. Cam is exceptionally devoted to improving the visual experience of his clients. Despite balancing a very busy schedule, he somehow makes time to ensure that each of his clients has everything they need to succeed through the program. He has an infectious optimism that is echoed throughout the opti-mization...
- Sean D
When I started vision therapy, I had just been in a major bus crash and was willing to try anything to remedy my brain. Having already been badly concussed from a ski accident, I knew recovery was so important and necessary to my ability to function and enjoy life. That...
- E. C.
I’ve seen Dr. McCrodan and his staff twice for separate issues, 5 years apart. The first time was for a convergence insufficiency and the second time was after a serious concussion which completely debilitated me. Both rounds of therapy were similar in that they completely changed my life.The first time...
- TN
Wow. I have been struggling with my concussion symptoms for nearly a year. After some test, Dr McCrodan built a pair of prism glasses for me to try on. He asked me to read, something I love to do and have been struggling to do for far too long. I...
- B.
My balance and depth perception were so bad that I would fall quite often and for no apparent reason ‘Thank you’ doesn’t express enough how much working with Dr McCrodan and his team has changed the things I can do. I was referred to Dr McCrodan in July 2018 and...
- Barb P
Even with ‘perfect vision’ he was losing interest in learning. Vision therapy turned it around, and even helped his baseball At 6 years old my son was falling behind in school. He was showing a decreased interest in learning. We started him with a great tutor and things were moving...
- Pam
Scott was told amblyopia (lazy eye) would deteriorate his vision. Vision therapy changed his viewpoint. It has been a couple of months since my last vision therapy appointment (and graduation!) and I wanted to thank you once again for the encouragement and inspiring atmosphere at your centre. Dr. McCrodan, you...
When I started Vision Therapy, my symptoms were a sensation in my left eye of a nail going from the inner corner into my brain, neck pain, facial numbness, eye fatigue, reduced energy and motivation due to constant pain and impaired endurance and quality of thought. On my own I...
Tait was suffering from a dizzying mix of visual conditions. Neurovisual Optometry solved the problem. When I met Dr. McCrodan, I was on a lonely mission. I had a unique mystery to solve; one that appeared no one could help me solve or even help me towards making significant improvements....
Two years ago I became unwell. It started as dizziness and progressed very rapidly to a host of symptoms including nausea, crippling headaches, disorientation, stuttering, vertigo, and complete exhaustion. I spent a fair amount of time in doctors’ offices, with neurologists, in hospital, and undergoing a battery of tests. After...
At 35, Caralee suffered a concussion that threw her life and career into a spiral. Vision therapy brought life back into focus. I had never had a concussion before I felt confused, foggy headed, forgetful, incredibly tired, couldn’t concentrate on the simplest tasks, had headaches every day, and basically...
In February 2015 I suffered a serious concussion that left me disoriented, nauseous, dizzy and exhausted. I was unable to work at my job as an editor. I went from working 12-hour days to lying on the couch with my eyes covered for weeks. I couldn’t focus. I couldn’t walk...
My son (grade 6 student) commenced treatment with Dr McCrodan after suffering a serious concussion accident. He also had been diagnosed with dyslexia and the combination of the concussion accident had left him with no balance, memory loss and a grade 3 reading level speed. He also found reading music...
I started suffering from eye strain in my early 20s during my first full-time desk job. Then, when I decided to add to the number of hours spent using a computer by becoming a part-time graduate student, I noticed a tugging sensation in my eye muscles. After hours of reading...
All through Brandon’s young years he was a very active, yet fearful child. He would freeze up the moment something new or different would be presented, to name a few symptoms. So much so we had him involved in the Early Intervention Program at Queen Alexandria. He was assessed and...
I was having my regular biannual eye checkup and the optometrist said he had to “tighten” up my prescription on my right eye. But my eye would not respond and my vision would not improve. Further tests indicated that I had Convergence Insufficiency. I did some online research and realized...
Caroline’s condition left her nearly housebound with regular migraines and double vision. I live with a rare neurologic condition with many symptoms that have no treatments. In the last few years my vision started to deteriorate and I began to experience double vision everyday when my eyes would tire and...
Sean was a bright kid who developed language skills early. But he struggled with his gross motor skills. Sean had little interest in physical activities. He would try everything once or twice but anything that required hand/eye coordination was difficult for him and he would quit most things pretty quickly....
Matthew was assessed as needing an Independent Education Plan (IEP) due to his learning disability, but vision therapy helped him find focus. Matthew Olson was described by the school assessment team as in need of yearly IEP’s due to his learning disability in Grade 2. In Grade 3 he continued...
Mariah’s vision challenges were caught in a regular eye exam in 2011. Facing surgery, she met Dr. McCrodan. Mariah’s vision challenges were caught in a regular eye exam in 2011. She was sent to a specialist who would test Mariah’s eyes and determine if eye surgery would be a good...
Since a very young age Jared has struggled with anxiety. Vision therapy unlocked his confidence. Since a very young age Jared has struggled with anxiety, behavioural issues and a lack of physical coordination. He comes across to others as very shy or rude as he would not speak to adults...
A dad shares his experience as his daughter undergoes vision therapy. My wife and I have two daughters. It would be an understatement to say that they are different and how amazing they both are in unique ways. Clearly, they are individuals, yet still good sisters. Our eldest daughter struggled...
Crispin and Fiona have both undergone vision therapy to improve their visual development. Crispin started vision therapy as a 13-year-old. Until that time, he struggled in school in virtually every subject, including math, reading, and writing. He spent countless hours with tutors and frustrated parents as he tried to learn...
My daughter, Chelsea, struggled in school. Even in Grade 5, teachers said that “she was a tough nut to crack”. She was described as an “emerging reader”. I didn’t understand how a child could be so smart, and be unable to succeed in school. None of her siblings struggled like...
I was looking through some of Chelsea’s school work from last year, and I started remembering what she was like a year ago. She was ANGRY. I would dread picking her up from school because I would have to bear the brunt of her temper. She didn’t have easy friendships;...
Her mom, Alberta shares Charlotte’s story. I am writing to describe the changes that I see in Charlotte that have occurred since this time last year. Charlotte and I committed to therapy sessions and vision therapy homework and did not focus on school work since no amount of practice with...
- Alberta
I previously wrote a testimonial about our vision therapy. Our son Austin was part way through his therapy and I was amazed at the changes, now that he has graduated the changes have been even more amazing. I just want to say again how much I appreciate all that Dr....
Our son Austin has been seeing Dr. McCrodan since December of 2012. Austin is in grade one and was unable to read, form his letters properly, and was miserable at school. He would hide under his desk at school to avoid “word scramble.” He was also very uncoordinated and was...
It’s difficult to think back to where I was when I first came to see Dr. McCrodan- several months post-concussion. It was a time when I felt totally lost and unsure about how I could manage life the way it was. Migraines, difficulty keeping up with conversations, poor concentration, inability...
Vision Therapy Helps I was diagnosed with disequilibrium and vestibular/ vision mismatch last fall. It was so debilitating that I was unable to work. I was almost constantly dizzy, nauseated, and anxious. I was unable to concentrate and had frequent headaches whenever I tried to read a book or work...
Hello Dr. Cam, Here is my review for you and your staff regarding my experience with Opto-mization. Thank you again for everything! Things are going well. I cannot say enough about Dr. Cameron McCrodan and the staff at Opto-mization. The treatment I have received has been literally life changing. I...
- Steve H.
There are truly no words to properly express our gratitude to Dr McCrodan and his team of all star staff. Last year my husband (a healthy 39 yrs) suffered a very rare ruptured brain aneurysm, directly impacting his vision and brain processing. Over the last 25 weeks we have attended...
- Angie B, Google 2019
I am 75 years old and suffered a cerebral stroke. My symptoms were dizzy spells, loss of depth perception, seasickness, inability to read and comprehend, balance problems and navigating stairs was frightening. Before the stroke I loved to walk, read, go boating and do aquafit. After the stroke these activities...
- Dave M, Google 2019
I have been suffering immensely after a sports related head injury for over 5 years, but Cam and the people here (Laura) in particular were extremely helpful in getting me back on my feet, I'm about a year out of treatment, and my eyes are doing so much better. While...
- Alec C, Google 2019
There was a steady progression where you could tell his brain and eyes were FINALLY working together
Flashback 1.5 years - My son, who is extremely bright in all areas was struggling with basic reading. Reading was painful, every word was a new word, even though it was a basic book where its the same words repeated over and over. Not for my son, every word was...
- Wendy C, Facebook 2019
I received first rate, compassionate service at Opto-mization. My vision skills have significantly improved as a direct result of participating in the vision therapy program directed and, facilitated by, Dr. McCrodan and one of his amazing vision therapists. Brilliant Doctor. Friendly, accommodating office staff....
- Frazer W, Facebook 2019