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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According to The National Stroke Association, approximately 55,000 more women than men will suffer from a stroke this year. Although there are common risk factors that everyone should be aware of, there are risk factors that are unique to women. The fact that an estimated 100,000 U.S. women under 65 will have a stroke this year...
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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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In the past we have spoken about vision loss as a result of stroke and as a result how patients may run into objects, trip or fall, knock things over, lose their place when reading, or be surprised by people or objects that seem to appear suddenly out of nowhere. They may also become afraid...
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As we’ve discussed before, proper rehabilitation after a stroke is essential to your recovery and knowing the best option for you is half the battle. Having successfully developed two computer based therapies that help patients both recover some of their lost vision and make the most of their remaining vision after suffering a stroke or other brain injury,...
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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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Proper rehabilitation after a stroke is essential to your recovery, it helps patients re-learn basic motor skills, restore lost or impaired vision, increase strength, flexibility and endurance, and ultimately regain as much independence as possible. In order to choose the best rehabilitation strategy for your individual recovery, it is important to understand what types of...
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The recovery process that follows a stroke goes beyond the physical side effects. Survivors often experience emotional and behavioral challenges as well. Since a stroke has a direct impact on the brain, strokes can have a significant effect on your behavior and emotions. It isn’t uncommon for stroke survivors to feel anxiety, anger or depression....
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