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The Role of Neuro-Optometric Rehab After a Brain Injury

Did you know that a concussion or traumatic brain injury can significantly impact your vision? Many people experience visual problems after a brain injury, but neuro-optometric rehabilitation offers hope and recovery. This specialized field combines neurology and optometry to address vision issues that arise from brain injuries, helping patients recover lost visual functions and improve their quality of life.

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Rehabilitating
Vision Through Neuro-Optometric Care

We offer a personalized approach to treating visual disorders that result from brain injuries, including concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). This therapy focuses on restoring visual function through:

  • Visual Skills Recovery: Enhancing eye coordination, focusing, and processing.
  • Cognitive Visual Tasks: Improving visual memory, recognition, and spatial orientation.
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Comprehensive Care for
Concussion and TBI Recovery

Recovering from a concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI) requires addressing the various challenges that these conditions can present, particularly regarding visual and cognitive functions. In our clinic, we acknowledge the individual nature of each patient's recovery journey and provide personalized and comprehensive care. This ensures that our patients receive the necessary support and treatment for a complete recovery.

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Thorough Assessments: The Foundation of Effective Treatment

Before beginning any treatment, it’s crucial to understand the full extent of the injury's impact. Our initial assessments are comprehensive, evaluating your visual acuity, how well your eyes work together, your ability to focus, and how your brain processes visual information. This might include:

  • Visual Field Testing: To check for any loss of peripheral vision.
  • Contrast Sensitivity Testing: To assess the ability to perceive differences in brightness.
  • Oculomotor Testing: Evaluating eye tracking and coordination.
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Customized Therapy Plans: Tailored to Each Patient's Needs

Based on the results of these assessments, we develop a customized vision therapy plan that addresses the challenges faced by each patient. These plans may include:

  • Visual Skills Rehabilitation: Exercises to improve focus, eye coordination, and eye tracking.
  • Cognitive Visual Tasks: Activities aimed at enhancing visual memory, spatial orientation, and the ability to process visual information.
  • Sensory Integration Therapy: To help the brain better integrate visual information with other sensory inputs, improving balance and spatial awareness.
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A Collaborative Approach: Working Together for Optimal Recovery

Recovery from a concussion or TBI is a team effort. We collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care — including neurologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists — to ensure a cohesive and holistic recovery plan. This interdisciplinary approach helps us address not only the visual but also the broader cognitive and physical challenges our patients face.

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Ongoing Support and Adaptation

Recovery from a concussion or TBI can be a long process, and patients’ needs may change over time. We provide ongoing support, regularly reassessing progress and adjusting therapy plans as needed. Our goal is to help our patients regain their maximum potential in visual and cognitive functions, ensuring they can confidently return to their daily activities.

Frequently Asked Questions
About Neuro-Optometric Care

Patients and their families often have many questions about neuro-optometric rehabilitation. Here are some answers to the most common queries:

What conditions can it treat?

Conditions include double vision, balance issues, light sensitivity, and difficulties with reading and concentration post-injury.

Who needs Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation?

Individuals who have experienced a brain injury and are suffering from visual symptoms, as a result, may benefit from neuro-optometric rehabilitation. Symptoms can include double vision, blurry vision, sensitivity to light, difficulties with reading, and issues with spatial orientation, among others.

How does it differ from regular eye care?

Unlike standard eye care, neuro-optometric rehabilitation specifically targets vision problems caused by brain function alterations due to injury.

What does a typical therapy session involve?

A typical session can vary widely based on the patient’s specific needs but may include exercises to improve eye movement control, activities to enhance visual information processing, and tasks designed to better integrate vision with other sensory inputs. The therapy is often progressive, becoming more challenging as the patient improves.