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During the initial treatment of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it is common for visual problems to go unnoticed due to the nature of such cases. Too often, the visual side effects that accompany a TBI are neglected simply because they are hidden, or do not present themselves as readily as other symptoms. However, vision is arguably the most essential source of sensory information that we have available. Its complexity, and its dependence on the health and functionality of the brain makes it especially susceptible to disruption from TBIs.

An article from NovaVision, the vision rehabilitation division of Vycor Medical, explains the visual symptoms associated with TBIs, including loss of visual field, aching eyes, seeing double, and more. The article goes on to explain how TBIs affect your vision and the various ways visual functions are hindered. For example, eye tracking can be greatly affected and result in the affected patient being unable to read words on a page or screen without assistance.

The article concludes by going over how vision impacts your quality of life. As the article says: “Strong visual skills are essential for productive information processing. When your vision is impacted, every task becomes more difficult, and your energy can shift from healing and recovery to doing the bare minimum.” This is why it is so important to contact your physician to explore the possibility that you may be suffering from impaired vision if you experience any of the symptoms described in the article.

Read the full article here: https://novavision.com/the-hidden-visual-problems-that-follow-traumatic-brain-injury/

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Neurological Vision Loss (NVL) is a type of vision loss that results from a stroke or brain injury that can often go unnoticed in the recovery period after traumatic events. Patients who suffer from NVL may experience a variety of vision-related symptoms, such as loss of central vision, blurry vision, and more. The wide variety of symptoms contributes to the issue of NVL going unnoticed, as many patients never even realize they are suffering from it.

An article from NovaVision, the vision rehabilitation division of Vycor Medical, explains how NVL differs from physical eye conditions. Physical eye conditions are often easier to treat because they are more easily detected visually than NVLs, which often have no visual indication. Most physical eye conditions are also more commonly known than NVLs, so they are more easily detected and treated. This is why it is important to understand the difference between NVLs and physical eye conditions, so patients can better communicate with their doctors.

The article then goes on to describe some common physical eye conditions that are not related to NVL but are still quite common, such as Glaucoma and Cataracts. Unlike some physical eye conditions, NVL cannot be treated with corrective lenses or glasses, as the damage is not in the eye itself but rather in the way the brain processes information. NVLs typically require specialized therapy to create new neural pathways and re-train your brain to significantly improve vision. It is important to address any possible visual impairments with your doctor as soon as possible for the best chance of a full recovery. If you have recently suffered a stroke or other brain injury, specifically request a visual field examination from a medical professional.

Read the full article here: https://novavision.com/how-neurological-vision-impairment-is-different-than-other-common-eye-conditions/

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Heteronymous Hemianopia is a medical condition causing the loss of half of the visual field on different sides in both eyes. It is typically caused by a tumor on your pituitary gland exerting pressure on the Chiasma Opticum, the area above the gland where both optic nerves converge to send signals to the brain. This is a major highway for all visual stimuli, so anything that affects it will have major implications for the visual field, despite the relatively small size of the pituitary gland.

A new article from NovaVision, the vision rehabilitation division of Vycor Medical, explains how a pituitary tumor can cause major disorders like Heteronymous Hemianopia. The article goes into detail on what the disorder may look like to those that are afflicted by it and how it can affect a patient’s daily life. Several images are included to better highlight how vision is affected by this condition.

The article also gives some examples of different types of Heteronymous Hemianopia, as there are variants that affect different visual fields. While debilitating for those affected, the article concludes by saying that these symptoms typically subside after successful tumor treatment. However, if vision loss symptoms remain even after treating the tumor, NovaVision’s Vision Restoration Therapy could be the tool needed to bring that vision back to the levels they should be.

Read the full article here: https://novavision.com/heteronymous-hemianopia-a-visual-field-condition-resulting-from-a-pituitary-tumor/

Learn more about NovaVision’s therapies at https://novavision.com/ or contact us at https://novavision.com/dont-hesitate-to-reach-out/