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What is Neurovision therapy?
Put simply, vision therapy tries to teach the visual system to correct itself through various exercises and activities. The exercises involved in the program help to strengthen and enhance the fundamental visual skills and abilities necessary to succeed in school or sports.
What is the difference between a neuro ophthalmologist and a neuro optometrist?
Ophthalmologists are medical or osteopathic doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating eye conditions. They get more training than optometrists and can therefore treat a broader range of issues. Some of these doctors specialize in certain areas related to vision. That includes neuro-ophthalmologists.
What is a neuro optometric assessment?
A Neuro-Optometric Assessment consists of testing specific to post-trauma vision changes. It is important to note that these types of tests are not included in a typical routine eye exam.
Is Neuro Optometric rehabilitation invasive?
Neuro-optometric rehabilitation therapy is a non-invasive regimen to rehabilitate vision, visual information processing, visual-motor disorders, and integration of vision with other senses. The treatment program usually involves a personalized vision therapy program, therapeutic lenses, or optical prisms.
Why would an optometrist refer me to a neurologist?
Many optometrists think of a referral to a neuro-optometrist as a last resort or something that is suitable only for life-threatening conditions such as a suspected brain tumor. The reality is that most optometrists have patients in their practice who could benefit from a neuro-optometry referral.
Why do I need to see a neuro ophthalmology?
Neuro-Ophthalmology Patients Patients who should be seen by a neuro-ophthalmologist include: Patients who have any loss of visual acuity, visual field or color vision due to a problem with the brain or optic nerves.
What is Neuro Optometric rehabilitation?
Neuro-optometric rehabilitation is an individualized treatment regimen for patients with visual deficits as a direct result of physical disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and other neurological insults. Neuro-optometric therapy is a process for the rehabilitation of visual / perceptual / motor disorders.
What neurological disorders cause vision problems?
Types of Neuro-Visual Disorders
- Optic Neuropathies. Damage to the optic nerves can cause pain and vision problems, most commonly in just one eye.
- Optic Neuritis.
- Giant Cell (Temporal) Arteritis.
- Chiasm Disorders.