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Dr. Scott Irvine is an optometrist with a strong focus on neuro-optometry and a passion for improving patients’ quality of life. He earned his Doctor of Optometry with distinction from Pacific University, one of North America’s leading institutions for vision therapy and rehabilitation. During his final year, he completed clinical rotations at several of the most advanced neuro-visual clinics across the United States, developing a strong foundation in functional vision care.

Dr. Irvine specializes in treating visual issues related to concussion, dizziness, and reading or learning challenges. Known for his compassionate, patient-centered approach, he combines the latest evidence-based techniques with personalized care to support recovery and performance at every level.

Originally from Calgary, Dr. Irvine was drawn to Vancouver Island for its natural beauty and quality of life. He now works with patients in both the Victoria and Nanaimo clinics, helping individuals of all ages rebuild function and rediscover clarity through vision.

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Dr. Cameron McCrodan’s journey into neurovisual performance began shortly after graduation, when he observed a life-changing appointment with a 50-year-old patient. The man had struggled with reading his whole life, believing he was “just stupid”—until a vision therapy program revealed that the issue had been with his eye movements and processing all along. For Dr. McCrodan, who had studied engineering before optometry, this moment was profound: vision wasn’t just about eyesight—it was about how the brain controls the eyes and interprets what they see.

This sparked years of advanced training and innovation in neurovisual care, culminating in the development of Opto-mization’s pioneering approach. His clinical work focuses on patients of all ages dealing with reading and learning difficulties, concussions, visual-vestibular symptoms, and high-performance athletic vision.

A published author, Dr. McCrodan wrote Opto-mize: A New Way to Look at Dyslexia, Concussion, Attention Deficit, Reading Comprehension and Athletic Performance, available on Amazon. He is a fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD), and a member of the Canadian Association of Optometrists, Canadian Optometrists in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation (COVT&R), the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA), and the Optometric Extension Program Foundation (OEPF).

Originally from Victoria, he earned his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo and has served on the board for the BC Doctors of Optometry.

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Dr. Plug completed her Bachelor of Science at the University of Calgary in 2002 before spending several years working in optometry practices throughout Calgary. Somewhere between helping patients find the perfect pair of glasses and discovering how much she loved caring for people, she realized she had found her calling. That journey led her to Pacific University College of Optometry, where she graduated with honours in 2012.  Pacific University College of Optometry is well known for it’s vision therapy, binocular vision and euro-optometry curriculum.

After graduation, Dr. Plug made Nanaimo home, falling in love with the city within minutes of visiting Piper’s Lagoon. Over the past 14 years, she has built lasting relationships with patients while practicing at Oceanside Optometry, formerly Eye Care Nanaimo. Many of her long-time patients will recognize her friendly face as she begins this exciting new chapter with Opto-mization.

Dr. Plug believes exceptional eye care is about far more than helping people see 20/20. It’s about understanding how vision influences comfort, reading, learning, balance, confidence, and everyday life. She enjoys caring for patients of all ages and abilities, whether it’s helping a child choose their very first pair of glasses or helping adults discover why reading has become more difficult than it used to be. She jokes that it’s a little less funny now that her own arms seem to be getting “too short” to read menus.

After seeing firsthand how the right visual treatment transformed her own mother’s quality of life, Dr. Plug became passionate about understanding the deeper role vision plays in overall health and function. She has completed advanced training in the Opto-mization Method, expanding her expertise in visual function, binocular vision, and neuro-optometric care. Alongside comprehensive eye exams and primary eye care, she now helps patients experiencing dizziness, concussion symptoms, headaches, visual fatigue, reading difficulties, and other conditions that may be connected to how the eyes and brain work together.

When she’s away from the clinic, you’ll usually find her spending time with her husband and two daughters, exploring beautiful Nanaimo, cooking together as a family, or relaxing with a good book.

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