Neuro-Optometrist in Chennai
Visual problems after TBI, stroke, or concussion are neurological - not optical. Our COVD-certified neuro-optometrists assess the entire visual pathway, identify deficits invisible to standard eye tests, and design rehabilitation programmes that restore functional vision.
What Is Neuro-Optometry?
Neuro-optometry is the specialist branch of optometry that focuses on the visual consequences of neurological conditions - traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, concussion, visual snow syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and acquired brain injury. It goes beyond glasses and acuity to assess the entire visual processing pathway from eye to brain.
Many patients with neurological vision problems have perfect acuity on a standard eye chart. The problems lie in convergence, tracking, visual field integrity, contrast sensitivity, light sensitivity, and visual processing speed - none of which routine eye tests assess. A neuro-optometric evaluation takes 60-90 minutes and results in a comprehensive picture of how the visual system is performing and a rehabilitation plan targeting the specific deficits found.
Beyond the Eye Chart
Neuro-optometric assessment evaluates saccades, pursuits, convergence, divergence, visual field, contrast sensitivity, and binocular function - the aspects of vision that a standard eye test does not measure and that most significantly affect daily function after neurological injury.
Who Needs a Neuro-Optometrist?
How Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Works
Comprehensive Neuro-Visual Assessment
A 60-90 minute specialist evaluation covering saccadic eye movement, smooth pursuit tracking, convergence, divergence, visual field integrity, contrast sensitivity, binocular function, and visual processing speed - completed with your full history of neurological injury or diagnosis.
Customised Rehabilitation Plan
Based on assessment findings, we design a rehabilitation programme targeting your specific deficits. This may include prism therapy, yoked prisms for spatial recalibration, vision therapy activities, and environmental modification guidance - tailored to your daily functional needs.
In-Clinic Therapy Sessions
Weekly in-clinic sessions retraining saccadic accuracy, pursuit smoothness, convergence, and visual attention using specialist equipment. Home exercises supplement clinic sessions and accelerate recovery between appointments.
Multidisciplinary Co-ordination
We co-ordinate with neurologists, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists where appropriate. Detailed reports are provided for your treating team, and we welcome referrals from neurology and rehabilitation medicine specialists.
Neuro-Optometry · Pan-India
Neuro-Optometric Services Available Across India
In-clinic in Chennai & Hyderabad - telehealth for Delhi, Mumbai and 5 more cities.
Neuro-Optometry - FAQs
What is the difference between a neuro-optometrist and a regular optometrist?
A regular optometrist assesses refractive error and basic eye health. A neuro-optometrist additionally evaluates the complete visual pathway - how the brain processes visual information - with specialist testing for binocular function, eye movement disorders, visual field, and visual processing speed. COVD certification indicates advanced training in functional and developmental vision that standard optometry training does not cover.
My MRI was normal after my concussion. Can neuro-optometry still help?
Yes. Standard MRI does not detect the functional visual pathway disruptions that cause post-concussion vision symptoms. Many patients with persistent headaches, light sensitivity, and reading difficulty after concussion have a normal MRI. A neuro-optometric assessment identifies these functional deficits that imaging misses - and a rehabilitation programme addresses them directly.
Do I need a referral from a neurologist?
No. You can book directly without a referral. We welcome referrals from neurologists and rehabilitation medicine specialists, and after your evaluation we provide a detailed report you can share with your treating neurologist. Co-management is available and encouraged for complex cases.
Can children have neuro-optometric problems?
Yes. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), cortical visual impairment (CVI), ADHD, sensory processing disorders, and acquired brain injuries benefit from neuro-optometric assessment and rehabilitation. Our paediatric neuro-optometry programme is adapted for younger patients and those with communication differences.
Get a Specialist Neuro-Visual Assessment in Chennai
Our COVD-certified neuro-optometrists provide the most comprehensive visual pathway evaluation available in India. Book your evaluation today - no referral required.
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