At NovaVision we are sometimes asked the question: “what is the difference between your therapies and a brain training app I can download for a few dollars?” The question here really goes to the heart of whether the process the brain goes through to regain function such as lost vision – otherwise called neuroplasticity – can be...
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For our Patient Spotlight this month we would like to share the story of not only our patient but also our patients’ optometrist. Dr. Kevin Chauvette has been a NovaVision prescribing physician for many years; we love hearing his patient’s experiences with our therapies. Here is our patient Walter’s testimonial: “On March 25, 2015 I...
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In our last blog “What is a visual field test?“ we have explained how a visual field examination is done using a perimeter. Today we will analyze the differences between a visual field test using static perimetry and our online-visual field screening and reveal why the online test does not replace the examination by a doctor. Tasks...
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When you have problems with your vision and go to an ophthalmology practice, often not only your eyes and their visual acuity are measured, but also your visual field is examined with a perimeter. First of all: What is the visual field? The visual field is the area of your vision that you can perceive...
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In our last blog we told you about a new rigorous peer-reviewed study published in BioMed Research International shows improvements in visual search following the use of NovaVision’s NeuroEyeCoach. This study generated a lot of interest in the both the popular and business or medical press. We thought you might like to see what they said – it is...
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It’s important to develop techniques to help patients to compensate for their sight deficits and NeuroEyeCoach is providing a much needed step forward in providing therapy for these patients in order to improve the quality of life for the individual. We have used this type of compensatory technique in vision research for some time now...
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