Imbalance and Dizziness: How We Can Help
Did you know that vision can affect more than just your eyes, but also your balance? Balance is usually affected by 3 main systems in the body: the vestibular …
Acquired & Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Injury Awareness
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be a life-altering experience and will most likely impact multiple aspects of your health. Most of the time people don’t immediately think about …
Neurological Causes of Double Vision
If experiencing persistent double vision, you may be dealing with a more serious health matter than temporary double vision. Learn which neurological conditions and injuries can affect visual health, …
Recovering from Head Trauma: Can Vision Therapy Help?
Traumatic brain injury often causes vision problems that are overlooked during the initial treatment. These vision issues are secondary to immediate concerns like internal bleeding, brain impairment, and nerve …
Vision and Brain Injuries: What You Need to Know
How Do Brain Injuries Affect Vision? Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are those injuries caused by incidents in an uncontrolled environment that alter the ability of the brain to carry …
Does Neuroplasticity Change with Age?
Written by: Jessica Dziuba We have all heard the old adage “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, but in terms of neuroplasticity, you absolutely can! Traditionally, it …
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Each March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to raise public consciousness about the individuals who suffer from head trauma or an acquired brain injury. At the Optometry …
Adult VT #8 – “The Grey Curtain”
By Erica O’Brien, O.D., F.C.O.V.D. Enhance Visual Field Awareness After a stroke or neurological trauma, peripheral vision can be lost. This can significantly impact mobility, driving, and reading. At …
Adult VT #7 – “Mobility and Driving”
By Erica O’Brien, O.D., F.C.O.V.D. Safety for Mobility and Driving Reduced depth perception, double vision, poor balance, and tracking issues can affect safety with mobility and driving. At OCVT …
Adult VT #6 – “Concussion/Rehabilitation for Head Trauma”
By Erica O’Brien, O.D., F.C.O.V.D. Concussion and head trauma can be incredibly debilitating conditions that profoundly affect daily functioning and quality of life. Visual functions that used to be …