Opticalm Visual Stress Clinic!
Find relief from visual stress!
Since 2012, we have helped thousands of individuals overcome Visual Stress, improving their comfort, focus and quality of life.
We take a multidisciplinary approach, working alongside eye care professionals, occupational therapists, educators, return-to-work specialists and allied health care specialists to support individuals facing:
- Headaches, migraines & brain fog
- Concussion or head injury
- Reading & attention difficulties
- Light sensitivity (photophobia)
- Vestibular & perceptual issues
We offer evidence-based solutions for migraine headaches, brain rehabilitation, vision and learning difficulties.
Individual going through a Visual Stress and Intuitive Colorimeter™ assessment.
Did you know…
In Canada and worldwide 15% to 20% of the population is considered to be neurodivergent.
The term “neurodivergent” describes people whose brain differences affect how their brain works. That means they have different strengths and challenges from people whose brains don’t have those differences. The possible differences include medical disorders, learning disabilities and other conditions. View related conditions
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What is Visual Stress?
Visual Stress occurs when specific images or types of visual stimuli trigger an overreaction in the brain. This leads to symptoms including physical and visual discomfort as well as perceptual difficulties.
Visual Stress happens when light sources, glare, high contrast materials, patterns, movement, flicker, or colours cause the visual parts of the brain to overreact. This reaction can lead to many signs and symptoms, such as nausea, headaches, fatigue, or sensitivity to light and patterns, as well as difficulties with reading, attention, behaviour, and sensory processing.
Many neurological conditions have symptoms that overlap with Visual Stress, making it difficult to distinguish the root cause. In many cases, Visual Stress co-exists with these neurological disorders or learning difficulties. Because visual triggers are often overlooked as a contributing factor, many individuals are not getting the symptom relief they could be receiving.
Several examples of conditions where Visual Stress is commonly seen include:
- ADHD
- Dyslexia
- Migraine
- Post-concussion, whiplash and other traumatic brain injury
- Vestibular disorders
- Visual snow
- Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
- Epilepsy
- Multiple sclerosis
- Anxiety
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Get your assessment started for free!
Individuals with symptoms of Visual Stress should consider a Visual Stress and Intuitive Colorimetry Assessment. To help determine if you are a good candidate for a visual stress assessment, access a free pre-screening tool. Alternatively, contact our office and our expert team will be happy to answer your questions.
What is precision colorimetry?
Opticalm is proud to be Canada’s center of excellence for precision colorimetry and the exclusive distributor of the Cerium Intuitive Colorimeter™.
We use this FDA-approved and Health Canada-registered medical device and follow a strict protocol approved by the UK college of Optometry to identify the specific wavelengths of light that provide the most comfortable and accurate visual experience for an individual.
This process helps to reduce eye strain, reduce light sensitivity, improve reading abilities, increase screen tolerance, and enhance overall visual comfort.
Who we help and work with
Opticalm and its provider network help individuals identify and manage Visual Stress to improve their health at work, school, and everyday activities. We collaborates with different organizations and businesses to raise awareness and understanding of Visual Stress.
Together we provide increased access to assistive tools, technologies, and Visual Stress and Colorimetry assessment services!