You may have seen our previous blog on what to expect from the Visual Field Test, but might have been unsure if it truly applied to you. If you or a loved one has suffered a stroke or other brain injury, this blog should be of interest to you. As other post-stroke conditions are often treated...
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We love hearing testimonials from our patients who have improved their vision after performing our therapies. This month our spotlight is on our patient Judy, we’re happy to hear that her quality of life has improved since performing Vision Restoration Therapy. We hope that Judy’s testimonial will encourage anyone with a visual deficit following a stroke or...
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For years it has been our mission to improve the vision of patients with neurological visual impairments. We strive to enhance the quality of life for our patients and their families alike by offering a portfolio of FDA registered therapy and diagnostic products for vision disorders resulting from a stroke or brain injury. Just one...
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A recent study is shining a new light on visual impairment after stroke. The study was carried out in the UK; nevertheless the findings are significant for both stroke survivors and medical professionals worldwide. Dr Fiona Rowe, Reader in Health Services Research at the University of Liverpool was determined to gather data that would scientifically support the...
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Have you found yourself struggling to carry out daily tasks such as locating objects in your home or finding a specific product on the supermarket shelf? If you have suffered from a stroke or other form of neurological brain damage you may also have a visual disorder. You may have heard that brain injuries can...
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There’s an old adage that if you build it, they will come. Anyone who has tried to build a local support group or who is currently growing their group can tell you that isn’t always the case. Not only does starting a support group require a tremendous amount of work, maintaining the group and continuing...
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Here are some surprising statistics: approximately 1.7 million Americans experience some type of traumatic brain injury each year. In addition to this number, 795,000 people suffer a stroke each year, with approximately 8 million stroke survivors currently living in the United States. Of this massive group in the midst of recovery, approximately 30% may have...
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It is not uncommon for visual field loss to go undetected following a stroke or brain injury as visual field testing has not hitherto been part of the routine evaluations following such traumatic events. We currently offer a completely free vision screening test that can be done from the comfort of your own home to help...
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Almost as important as your physical recovery from stroke is your emotional and psychological recovery. Identifying and participating in a local support group or online forum is a great way to facilitate and accelerate this part of the recovery process. Whether you yourself are a recent stroke survivor or are currently taking care of a loved...
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Visual field deficits caused by neurological injuries can result in a debilitating loss of confidence and can cause significant isolation. VRT has helped thousands of stroke and brain injury survivors improve their vision and quality of life through daily non-invasive light stimulation that targets the transition zone between the patient’s seeing and non-seeing areas. To...
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