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NovaVision VRT™ Vision Restoration Therapy
Approximately 1.5 million stroke and traumatic
brain injury (TBI) victims in the U.S. suffer from major
visual field deficits, and that number grows by more than
90,000 new patients each year. Previously these patients went
untreated, but now Ophthalmology Associates is offering a
vision therapy that treats neurological vision loss.
Ophthalmology Associates has joined leading
neurological, eye and rehabilitations centers nationwide in
offering NovaVision Vision Restoration Therapy (VRT). VRT is
an at-home therapy performed on a an FDA-cleared medical
device that can help restore vision lost as a result of stroke
or traumatic brain injury, a condition previously considered
untreatable. By activating the brain’s proven self-repair
capability—called neuroplasticity—VRT enhances remaining
vision. Studies show that over 70% of VRT patients experience
improvements in their vision and overall quality of life.
Improvements may include reading, watching TV, walking,
shopping and socializing, as well as increased confidence and
independence. (As with all therapies, individual results
vary.)
Patients with stroke or TBI typically need
time for impaired brain functions to recover, and after most
injuries, therapy can help to restore function. VRT is
considered a personalized physical therapy program for the
brain. As with any rehabilitation program, consistency is
vital; repeated exposure to VRT is required to produce
results. Improvement is gradual, and for some patients the
first improvements can be noticed as early as a few months
after starting the vision therapy.
VRT Process
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Patient calls NovaVision for an initial
screening to find out if VRT is appropriate.
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Patient completes an initial visit and
evaluation at Ophthalmology Associates to determine if VRT
diagnostic testing is recommended.
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Diagnostic tests are administered at
Ophthalmology Associates and results are used to create a
customized vision therapy program.
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Patient completes daily therapy sessions at
home on a VRT medical device for approximately 6-7 months.
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Therapy results are sent monthly to NovaVision
for evaluation and updating to optimize progress.
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After completing 6-7 months VRT, additional
therapy may be recommended.
For More Information
To learn more, or to schedule an appointment
to see Sam Abdul-Rahim, MD for an evaluation, please call
Ophthalmology Associates at 817-332-2020 or 800-647-4448. You
may also visit
www.novavision.com or
www.fortworth2020.com,
then, click on Neuro-Ophthalmology for additional information
about VRT and NovaVision.
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