Vision Therapy for Concussions
Up to 90% of people experience vision problems after experiencing a concussion. The symptoms that persist following a concussion are collectively called Post Trauma Vision
Read MoreFeeling Anxious? You May Have a Vision Problem
Anxiety disorders affect millions of people each year. But did you know that certain vision problems can actually trigger anxious thoughts and feelings? Binocular vision
Read MoreStanford University: Concussions and Oculo-Motor Dysfunction
This month, a presentation was given by Dr. Jamshid Ghajar, MD, PhD, FACS at the Stanford Brain Performance Center (Department of Neurosurgery and Stanford Athletics),
Read MoreAre You Suffering From Post-Concussion Symptoms?
Up to 90 percent of people experience post-concussion symptoms for many years… until they receive effective treatment from a neuro-optometrist. Post traumatic vision syndrome (PTVS)
Read MoreWhat Is Neuroplasticity?
Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to change and adapt in response to new experiences. It was once thought that the nerve fibers in the
Read MoreSuffering From Low Self Esteem?
Low self esteem can be one of the most challenging emotions experienced by patients following a traumatic brain injury. Even a mild traumatic brain injury
Read MoreManaging Concussion: A Team Approach
Author: Dr. Aaron Nichols Excel Neuro-Optometric Clinic Concussions are one of the most complex injuries to treat, but with a team approach of a range
Read MoreNystagmus
Nystagmus is an eye condition that causes repetitive involuntary eye movements. These movements can cause the eyes to move from side to side, up and down, or in circular motions. Nystagmus frequently leads to unsteady and impaired vision and depth perception which can cause poor balance and coordination.
Read MoreVisual Rehabilitation FAQs
These are the 10 most frequent questions asked to vision therapy eye doctors on vision therapy following a head injury. You may easily find answers to your questions below. If you still have questions, contact your nearest eye doctor experienced in TBIs, concussion and vision therapy
Read MoreCan a Stroke Cause Vision Problems?
Approximately 60 percent of stroke patients develop some form of visual impairment. A stroke occurs when there is an interruption of blood flow to the
Read MoreWhat Is Post-Traumatic Vision Syndrome?
Over 90 % of concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) result in some degree of visual dysfunction. Post traumatic vision syndrome (PTVS) is the clinical
Read MoreKaleidoscope Vision
What is kaleidoscope vision? Kaleidoscope vision occurs when multi-colored visual images are experienced with a headache, migraine, stroke or brain injury. In many cases, kaleidoscope
Read MoreLight Sensitivity (Photophobia)
Light sensitivity is one of the most common visual complaints. Light sensitivity, clinically termed photophobia, can cause discomfort in the presence of natural and artificial
Read MoreHeadaches and Migraines
Over 15 percent of adults in the U.S. complain of severe headaches or migraines. What’s the difference between a headache and migraine? Headaches A headache
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury and Neuro-Optometry
What is a neuro-optometrist? Neuro-optometrists diagnose and treat visual problems related to neurological conditions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Through rehabilitative treatment, neuro-optometrists retrain and
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