What is Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation?

The brain is an amazing part of the body able to retain itself even after traumatic injuries. Neuro-optometry is a specific field of optometry that works to reprogram the brain’s way of processing information from our eyes. Your brain and visual system are intricately intertwined and, when functioning properly together, they allow us to interpret the world around us.

We tailor our treatment plans based on each patient’s vision conditions and needs. A combination of visual strength exercises, specialized lenses, and various vision skills tests help us to retrain our brains to process visual information properly.

Vision Conditions Treated by Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation

Common visual conditions we treat in our office include:

• Asthenopia (blurred vision)

• Difficulty gauging distance, movement, direction, and speed

• Diplopia (double vision)

• Eye fatigue

• Eyestrain

• Focusing problems

• Inability to differentiate colors

• Problems with hand-eye coordination or motor skills

• Spatial disorientation

• Vertigo (nausea and dizziness related to vision)
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Am I a Good Candidate?

Anyone who experiences any of the symptoms or conditions mentioned previously should undergo a neuro-visual assessment. Patients with visual problems as a result of brain injury or disease will greatly benefit from receiving neuro-optometric rehabilitation.

All candidates undergo a thorough comprehensive eye exam to determine the overall health of the eyes. Any additional information from the patient’s doctors such as a neurologist or physiotherapist will also be taken into account. We will then perform a neuro-visual assessment to determine what neuro-visual conditions are present. After your diagnosis, we will work with you to tailor your treatment program to your needs.

How Long Does Treatment Take?

The length of your treatment will depend on the severity of your condition. Your program length is often dependent on the cause as well as your condition and compliance throughout treatment.

Though you may experience improvements in your vision early on, neuro-optometric rehabilitation can be a lengthy process as it takes time to retrain your brain and eyes to work together again.
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Is Treatment Covered by My Insurance?

Depending on your insurance, partial coverage for neuro-optometry treatment may be possible. However, it is not often covered in most vision insurance plans.