Recommendation for Optometric Evaluation After Brain Injury

Post author:DrLee
Post published:February 28, 2019
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The Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation Association and The College of Optometrists in Vision Development have issued a joint call-to-action to all healthcare professionals to consider the need for medical and/or functional optometric rehabilitation services for patients who have suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury, such as a concussion, or due to a medical condition such as stroke, tumor, aneurysm, meningitis and cerebral palsy, or other neurological insults.

Click this link to read the full recommendation:

College of Optometrists in Vision Development & Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation Association Issue Joint Recommendation for Optometric Evaluation Following Brain Injury

Vision Therapy for Sports

Post author:DrLee
Post published:February 25, 2019
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Take it from SF Giants first baseman, Brandon Belt – “Vision therapy is pretty important, whether you’ve had a concussion or not!”
Even with “perfect vision,” VT can help you either recover from a concussion, or just become a better athlete and player. ⚾️

Call (905) 666-4848 to learn more and book a Visual Skills Assessment!

Concussion Recovery Delayed in Children

Post author:DrLee
Post published:January 24, 2019
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Concussion symptoms can last for days to months but a new review published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association finds that younger children often suffer significantly longer than teens or adults.

Researchers found that while concussion symptoms, like headache and dizziness, may last on average about a week in adults, for children younger than 13, that recovery time is closer to four weeks … three times longer. Children with ADHD, depression and anxiety may also experience more prolonged symptoms.

Watch more here: Review Says Children Suffer From Concussion Longer Than Adults

Vision Therapy for Concussion

Post author:DrLee
Post published:November 30, 2018
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Vision problems such as double vision, headaches, dizziness, light sensitivity, problems with reading or viewing screens are super common after concussion, even if you can “see 20/20” with or without glasses. Vision therapy is often the missing link in concussion rehab and can help you recover from these symptoms! Contact the office for more information (905) 666-4848

Therapy for Dizziness

Post author:DrLee
Post published:November 19, 2018
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If you’re experiencing visual symptoms after a concussion (eg. problems with focusing or reading, using a computer/device, dizziness etc), call us for a Visual Skills Assessment! (905) 666-4848

Researchers say rehabilitation has also proven effective for mitigating symptoms such as dizziness and changes in vision, like difficulty with focus. This includes engaging in visual and vestibular exercises, which assist with balance and spatial orientation. Therapy can help the brain to establish new neurologic pathways to regain function or to bypass disturbing signals.

Active recovery is the new standard of treatment, but this does NOT mean that athletes should still compete during recovery.