What Is Neuroplasticity?
Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to change and adapt in response to new experiences. It was once thought that the nerve fibers in the […]
Read MoreSuffering From Low Self Esteem?
Low self esteem can be one of the most challenging emotions experienced by patients following a traumatic brain injury. Even a mild traumatic brain injury […]
Read MoreManaging Concussion: A Team Approach
Author: Dr. Aaron Nichols Excel Neuro-Optometric Clinic Concussions are one of the most complex injuries to treat, but with a team approach, including a range […]
Read MoreNeuro-Optometric Rehabilitation FAQs
The following are the most frequently asked questions about neuro-optometric rehabilitation. Q: What is neuro-optometric rehabilitation? A: Neuro-optometric rehabilitation is a customized treatment program designed […]
Read MoreCan a Stroke Cause Vision Problems?
Approximately 60 percent of stroke patients develop some form of visual impairment. A stroke occurs when there is an interruption of blood flow to the […]
Read MoreWhat Is Post-Traumatic Vision Syndrome?
Around 90 percent of concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) result in some degree of visual dysfunction. Post traumatic vision syndrome (PTVS) is the clinical […]
Read MoreKaleidoscope Vision
What is kaleidoscope vision? Kaleidoscope vision occurs when multi-colored visual images are experienced with a headache, migraine, stroke or brain injury. In many cases, kaleidoscope […]
Read MoreLight Sensitivity (Photophobia)
Light sensitivity is one of the most common visual complaints. Light sensitivity, clinically termed photophobia, can cause discomfort in the presence of natural and artificial […]
Read MoreHeadaches and Migraines
Over 15 percent of adults in the U.S. complain of severe headaches or migraines. What’s the difference between a headache and migraine? Headaches A headache […]
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury and Neuro-Optometry
What is a neuro-optometrist? Neuro-optometrists diagnose and treat visual problems related to neurological conditions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Through rehabilitative treatment, neuro-optometrists retrain and […]
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