Dr. Lisa Chow - The Sight Doctor

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Dr. Lisa Chow - The Sight Doctor The Sight Doctor | Neuro-Optometrist
Seeing isn’t the same as processing. Brain + Vision Integration
Protect • Strengthen • Optimize Your Sight We moved!!

Please visit Chan Optometry website and contact us for your eye exam bookings today! Chan Optometry
7750 Kennedy Road, Unit 6
Markham, ON L3R 0A7
Tel: (905)604-6856
Fax: 1-855-821-7897
Email: [email protected]
https://www.chanoptometry.com/

10/20/2026

Do you work better with music or silence? 🎵

Research suggests that music with lyrics can interfere with reading comprehension, especially when the task requires language processing.

But that doesn’t mean you need to turn off your music for everything.

The key is to match your environment to your task.

Try reading something challenging with music, then in silence. Notice the difference.

The goal isn’t to eliminate distractions everywhere. It’s to become more intentional about the conditions you create for focus.

💬 Want to discover what’s stealing your focus? Comment RESET and I’ll send you my free Focus Audit to help you identify what’s getting in your way.

Research:
Perham & Currie (2014). Applied Cognitive Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1002/acp.2994

Sun et al. (2024). Frontiers in Psychology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1363562

Educational information only. Individual responses may vary.

10/20/2026

What if improving your focus isn’t always about trying harder?

Today, I finished teaching Week 3 of my FOCUS program, where we explored the idea of CALIBRATE.

I’ve been thinking about how our physical environment, digital habits, visual demands, and attention patterns can influence how we work.

And instead of trying to change everything at once, I’m experimenting with small adjustments to the conditions around me.

That’s what I’m doing here, filling out my own Personal Calibration Plan.

Because I’m not just interested in teaching these ideas. I want to understand what actually works in my own life, too.

What’s one thing in your environment that makes it harder for you to focus?

💬 Comment RESET and I’ll send you my FREE 3-Minute Focus Audit to help you notice what’s competing for your attention and choose one small change to test.

Personal reflection shared for educational purposes. The audit is not a medical or psychological assessment.

10/14/2026

When was the last time you allowed yourself to do absolutely nothing?

I’ve been noticing how uncomfortable it can feel to have an empty moment without filling it with something productive.

Checking my phone, planning my next task, thinking about what I should be doing next…

Lately, I’ve been experimenting with creating more white space in my day.

Not every moment needs to be optimized. Sometimes, I just want to be present and enjoy where I am.

And I’m learning that doing nothing doesn’t have to mean wasting time.

Does anyone else find it difficult to just sit and do nothing?

Save this as a reminder and follow Dr. Lisa Chow | The Sight Doctor as I explore focus, attention, habits, and human performance.

Personal reflection shared for educational purposes.

10/13/2026

Are you doing too much, or is what you’re doing demanding more than you realize?

Just finished teaching Week 2 of my FOCUS program, where we explored demand, workload, and overload.

Here’s what I want you to think about:

Two people can do the exact same task and experience completely different workloads.

Because it’s not just about the task itself. It’s also about your experience, your available resources, and your circumstances.

And when those demands become difficult to manage or sustain, we may experience overload.

Before asking yourself to work harder, ask:

What is this task actually asking of me?

That’s where awareness begins.

Follow for more on focus, attention, vision, and human performance.

10/12/2026

When we talk about focus, we usually think about attention, concentration, and distractions.

But did you know your eyes have to focus too? 👀

In this video, I’m demonstrating how our visual system responds to changing focusing demands using different lenses.

As a Doctor of Optometry, I’ve always been fascinated by how our eyes and brain work together.

And as I explore the science of focus, attention, and human performance, I’m reminded that focus isn’t just one thing!

Did you know there’s a difference between visual focusing and mental focus?

Save this and follow Dr. Lisa Chow | The Sight Doctor as I explore the fascinating connection between the brain, vision, and human performance.

Educational demonstration only. Not individualized medical advice.

10/11/2026

What happens when you stop trying so hard and just let yourself be?

Something unexpected happened while I was playing the piano today, and it got me thinking about focus, self-judgment, and what our brains are capable of.

There’s actually fascinating science behind this. 🧠

I’m curious to explore more.

10/10/2026

Are you choosing your priorities, or just reacting to whatever feels urgent?

Lately, I’ve been experimenting with something simple.

Every night, I write down 3 things I want to accomplish the next day.

And before getting started, I’ve found that a quick tidy of my environment helps me feel more energized and ready to focus.

Nothing complicated. Just small, intentional changes I’m testing in my own life.

What’s one tool or habit that helps you get focused? I’d love to hear what works for you! 👇

Save this for later and follow as I explore the science of focus, attention, and human performance.

Sharing personal experiences for educational purposes only.

10/09/2026

Have you heard of Parkinson’s Law?
First described by C. Northcote Parkinson in 1955, it’s the observation that work tends to expand to fill the time available for its completion.

I’ve been experimenting with giving myself intentional 30-minute windows to focus.

What surprised me wasn’t just how much I accomplished, but how much less I worried about unfinished tasks when I wasn’t working.

I’m learning to trust that I can make progress when I intentionally give something my attention.

And maybe that’s just as valuable as getting more done.

Have you ever tried setting a time limit for a task? 👇

Save this and follow Dr. Lisa Chow | The Sight Doctor as I explore focus, productivity, habits, and human performance.

Source: C. Northcote Parkinson, Parkinson’s Law, The Economist (1955).

Personal experiment shared for educational purposes. Results may vary.

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Whitby, ON
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