Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation:
Acquired Brain Injury
Visual problems are often overlooked in the initial treatment of brain injuries, as standard eye exams may not fully detect the extent of visual impairment. Individuals who have experienced neurological insults or injuries and are experiencing visual symptoms can benefit from a comprehensive vision assessment by a Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Optometrist. These specialized eye care professionals focus on diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating neurological conditions that adversely affect the visual system.
Brain injury is often referred to as the silent epidemic by the Brain Injury Association of America because some brain traumas go unrecognized as injuries when they actually are. The lifelong effects can range from devastating to frustrating for both the victims and their families. Do you or someone you know experience any of these symptoms or changes following trauma?
Symptoms and Changes After Trauma:
- Dizziness, nausea, disorientation
- Double vision
- Balance issues
- Loss or alteration of peripheral vision
- Anxiety in crowded places or grocery stores
- Fear related to traffic or driving
- Decreased reading comprehension
- Difficulty concentrating
- Impaired memory
Conditions we rehabilitate:
- Accommodative Dysfunction
- Binocular Vision Dysfunction/Strabismus
- Convergence Insufficiency
- Cranial Nerve Palsy Involving the Eyes
- Nystagmus
- Ocular Motor Dysfunction
- Spatial Disorientation: Visual Midline Shift Syndrome and Visual Neglect
