Neuro-Optometry: Restoring Vision, Balance, and Quality of Life
Have You Had a Concussion or Traumatic Brain Injury?
Do you experience blurry or double vision? Have difficulties maintaining attention, reading, driving or using a computer?
A variety of vision problems may develop following a traumatic brain injury (including concussion) and stroke. Fortunately, a neuro optometrist can treat these and other vision problems caused by the events below:
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Because more areas of the brain are used to process vision than any other system, traumatic brain injuries often result in vision problems. In fact, studies show that 90% of TBI patients experience some form of vision disruption, which is caused by interrupted communication between the eyes and the brain.
Mild Brain Injury (MTBI) — Concussions
Though considered mild, a concussion is still a brain injury that can cause ongoing debilitating symptoms and alter the normal function of one’s brain.
The most affected demographics are children and teens, and of those, more than 60% experience visual symptoms. Older people are also prone to concussions. If you or a family member has sustained a concussion or even whiplash — such as from a violent blow to the head — we strongly urge you to get your eyes examined as soon as possible.
Stroke
A stroke (also called a cerebrovascular accident, or CVA) occurs when there's a sudden interruption of the blood supply to a part of the brain or a blood vessel in the brain bursts, spilling blood into the spaces surrounding brain cells. The ocular changes associated with stroke can be categorized as sensory (visual acuity and visual field), motor (extraocular muscle motility), and perceptual.
To learn more or to get treatment, contact Richmond Hill Optometric Clinic Neuro-Optometry Center for a neuro-optometry consultation today.
The Intersection of Neurology and Optometry
Neuro-optometric rehabilitation therapy is a customized treatment program for patients whose stroke, traumatic brain injury, concussion, neurological condition, or disease has resulted in visual deficits. It applies the latest methods and treatments of neuroplasticity and vision function to help patients develop or regain the essential visual skills necessary for learning and optimal daily function.
An undiagnosed vision condition, or one resulting from a traumatic brain injury or neurological disease, can result in the following problems:
- Double-vision
- Blurred vision
- Eye-teaming and eye-tracking problems
- Visual field loss
- Extreme sensitivity to light (photophobia)
- Eye focusing problems
As part of an interdisciplinary approach, neuro-optometric rehabilitation therapy targets the underlying cause of the symptoms listed above.
If you or a loved one suffers from a neurological disease, trauma, or conditions, visit Dr. Radhika Chawla for a comprehensive eye exam and personalized neuro-optometric solutions.
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Call us or request to book a functional vision assessment at Richmond Hill Optometric Clinic Neuro-Optometry Center today. We look forward to helping you or your family member achieve full visual function, which can lead to increased success, confidence, and a higher quality of life.
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Neuro-optometric rehabilitation therapy is highly effective in resolving a range of vision problems resulting from brain injuries and neurological disorders.
The highly trained Richmond Hill-based Dr. Radhika Chawla will diagnose issues with eye-teaming, focusing, and visual tracking and prescribe the most effective neuro-optometric rehabilitation therapy program so that you can live your best life!
