At Ithaca Eye Care we understand the visual impact after brain injury. According to a variety of experts, the incidence of visual and visual-cognitive disorders in post traumatic brain injury is greater than 50%. 

 

Essentially, Concussion or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or Acquired Brain Injury is an insult to the brain, such as a blow to the head, stroke, or neurological dysfunction. The insult can produce cognitive, sensory or physical impairments; most are amenable to rehabilitation.

 

Visual symptoms resulting from brain injuries:

• Blurred vision 

• Light Sensitivity 

• Reading difficulties

• Poor comprehension 

• Poor concentration/ attention 

• Double vision 

• Memory difficulties 

• Eye strain

• Pain with eye movement 

• Difficulty with visual focus

• Headaches

• Visual field loss 

• Shadows over letters while reading

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Thankfully, as a member of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabiliation Association, Dr. Boscia has undergone extensive training and research involving vision and brain injury.  At our office, we are able to offer an extensive visual-rehabilitation program. This Neuro-visual program consists of optometric vision therapy, neuro-optometric rehabiliation, corrective lenses, and phototherapy or Syntonic Optometry.  This program allows our patient's to significantly reduce and often eliminate visual related symptoms post trauma.  

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If you have suffered a brain injury and feel that your vision may have been impacted. Please call our office for more details 607-257-1500.

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For more information on Optometry and it's impact on brain injury 

Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association

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For more information on the use of Syntonic Photo Light Therapy 

College of Syntonic Optometry

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