Experience More Than Just an Eye Exam

At Opto-Mization, we go beyond standard eye exams to assess how your eyes and brain work together. Both our Comprehensive Exam and Functional Vision Exam evaluate eye tracking, focusing, eye teaming (Binocular Vision), and how your brain processes vision. Our advanced glasses prescriptions are designed to enhance comfort, reduce symptoms, and improve performance, making us internationally recognized in vision care.

We Help With:

Reading challenges (Dyslexia, ADHD, learning difficulties), headaches & migraines, dizziness & vertigo, balance problems, night driving issues, screen sensitivity, Binocular Vision Dysfunction, computer fatigue, sports vision, and more.


New to Opto-Mization?

Choose the exam that best fits your needs:

Comprehensive Eye Exam (Recommended) Our most complete assessment! This includes: - Functional Vision Exam (how your eyes and brain work together + an optimized glasses prescription) - Eye Health Exam (screening for conditions like macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma)

Functional Vision Exam Only (Dr. McCrodan) For patients who specifically want to see Dr. McCrodan, this exam focuses on visual function. A separate Eye Health Exam can be booked afterward.


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Give us a call: Victoria (250) 590-7384. Nanaimo: (250) 591- 0270

Optometry: Comprehensive Eye Exam (Includes Functional Vision & Eye Health)

Opt for total eye care with our Comprehensive Eye Exams, combining the Neuro-Visual and Ocular Health assessments into one. This all-inclusive exam provides a complete functional vision assessment, glasses prescription and eye health evaluation.


Optometry: Functional Vision Only (Dr. McCrodan)

These focused evaluations delve into eye tracking, movement, and visual-vestibular integration, determining optimal glasses prescriptions and any vision therapy assessment or recommendations. It does not include the eye health component, which can be done separately or looked after by another doctor.


Optometry: Eye Health Only

For Dr. McCrodan patients who require an Eye Health Exam with our other optometrists. This targeted check-up focuses solely on the physical health of your eyes using advanced diagnostic tools to ensure comprehensive care. Ideal for patients who have undergone the Functional Vision assessment and require a complete health overview of their eyes. This does not check for your glasses prescription... Read More

For Dr. McCrodan patients who require an Eye Health Exam with our other optometrists. This targeted check-up focuses solely on the physical health of your eyes using advanced diagnostic tools to ensure comprehensive care. Ideal for patients who have undergone the Functional Vision assessment and require a complete health overview of their eyes. This does not check for your glasses prescription. Must be booked on a separate day from your Functional Vision Assessment. *If you are travelling to the office an exception may be made*


Optical

Opt-mization is the art and science of using glasses to help your eyes and brain work better together. Our highly trained optical team is here to help you with all your eyewear needs and ensure your prescription is made with precision. All backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Meet Dr. Irvine, an optometrist who is passionate about helping patients improve their quality of life through neuro-optometry. Dr. Irvine graduated with distinction from the College of Optometry at Pacific University, one of North America’s top schools for vision therapy. During his final year of school, he completed rotations at some of the most established clinics across America, with an active pursuit in vision therapy.

Dr. Irvine chose neuro-optometry because of his passion for connecting with patients and helping to improve their quality of life. He specializes in helping patients overcome visual problems related to concussions, dizziness, and reading and learning disabilities. Dr. Irvine’s dedication to his patients is evident in his approach to treatment, where he combines cutting-edge techniques with a compassionate and personalized approach.

Originally from Calgary, Dr. Irvine was drawn to Victoria and Nanaimo for the weather, access to outdoors, and quality of life. When he’s not helping patients, he enjoys spending time with his daughters, tackling challenging puzzles, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

Dr. Irvine’s passion for helping patients and his commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest advances in neuro-optometry make him a valuable asset to the field. If you’re struggling with visual problems, whether related to a concussion, reading and learning difficulties, or other issues, contact us today to schedule an appointment and start improving your quality of life.

Meet Dr. Irvine, an optometrist who is passionate about helping patients improve their quality of... Read More

Dr. McCrodan was inspired to focus his career on neurovisual performance shortly after graduation. He had been observing an appointment with a 50-year-old patient who had been successfully treated for a reading/learning disability caused by an underlying eye movement and processing problem. The patient shared that he thought he didn’t like to read because he was stupid – only to realize it had been a problem with his eyes. Since some of his undergraduate was spent in engineering, Dr. McCrodan realized that this was simply the engineering of the visual system. The software that controls how our eyes work, and how we process what they see. This lead to years of study and the ongoing advancement of treatment at Opto-mization. He is also a published author. You can purchase his book titled “Optomize: A New Way to Look at Dyslexia, Concussion, Attention Deficit, Reading Comprehension and Athletic Performance” on Amazon here. Today Dr. McCrodan supports patients of all ages and abilities, including those with reading and learning issues, head trauma, concussions, and sports vision needs. Dr. McCrodan grew up in Victoria and graduated from The School of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of Waterloo. He is a fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD), and has sat on the board for the British Columbia Doctors of Optometry. He is also a member of the Canadian Association of Optometrists, the Canadian Optometrists in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation, the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association and the Optometric Extension Program.

Dr. McCrodan was inspired to focus his career on neurovisual performance shortly after graduation... Read More

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