Neuro-Vision Rehabilitation
India
Restoring visual function after stroke, TBI, CVI, and cerebral palsy - for patients across India. Our COVD-certified neuro-optometrists in Chennai deliver evidence-based neuro-optometric rehabilitation when standard eye tests have found nothing.
Why Neurological Events Disrupt Vision
The visual system occupies roughly half the cerebral cortex. A stroke, traumatic brain injury, or developmental condition affecting the brain almost always disrupts visual function - even when the eyes themselves are intact. Double vision, visual field loss, spatial distortion, and light sensitivity are among the most disabling consequences, yet they are frequently missed because standard eye tests measure acuity alone.
Neuro-optometric rehabilitation addresses the functional deficits that appear on assessment but not on MRI or routine optometry. It is not about making the eyes healthier - it is about retraining the visual brain.
Key Clinical Facts
- 60-70% of stroke survivors have visual problems - most undiagnosed
- Standard eye tests do not assess neuro-visual function
- Rehabilitation is effective at any age with appropriate neuroplasticity protocols
Neurological Conditions We Treat
01 - Acquired
Post-Stroke and TBI Vision
Double vision, hemianopia, and spatial distortion following stroke or traumatic brain injury. Prism and active rehabilitation restore functional vision for daily tasks.
Post-concussion care02 - Field Loss
Hemianopia and Visual Neglect
Loss of half the visual field from occipital or parietal injury. Scanning training and compensatory strategies improve safe mobility and reading independence.
Hemianopia treatment03 - Developmental
Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)
Brain-based vision loss in children with cerebral palsy, perinatal hypoxia, or structural brain anomaly. CVI-specific intervention builds visual complexity tolerance and functional use.
CVI programme04 - Reflex
Primitive Reflex Integration
Retained primitive reflexes that disrupt binocular coordination, attention, and motor learning. Integration therapy addresses the neurological root of reading and learning difficulties.
Reflex integration therapySymptoms That Warrant a Neuro-Vision Evaluation
Key pattern: Many of these symptoms are reported to neurologists and GPs but do not show on MRI - a functional neuro-optometric assessment picks up what those tests miss.
- Double vision (diplopia) at near or distance
- Words moving or blurring on the page
- Loss of half the visual field (hemianopia)
- Bumping into objects on one side
- Dizziness and balance problems in visually busy environments
- Sensitivity to light and motion
- Headaches during reading or screen use
- Difficulty reading despite normal acuity
Neuro-Vision Rehabilitation - How It Works
Every patient begins with a full neuro-optometric evaluation - treatment follows from those findings, not from a generic protocol.
Neuro-Optometric Evaluation
A 90-120 minute assessment covering eye movement control, visual field, binocular alignment, visual midline, and visual processing. Findings are shared with the patient's neurologist or rehabilitation physician on request.
Prism and Optical Intervention
Where diplopia or visual midline shift is present, prism lenses are prescribed as an immediate functional intervention. This resolves double vision while rehabilitation is underway and is reviewed every 6-8 weeks as recovery progresses.
Neuro-Vision Therapy Programme
Supervised weekly sessions targeting the specific deficits found: saccadic retraining, smooth pursuit, vergence therapy, visual field expansion, or visual processing activities - determined entirely by evaluation findings.
Progress Review and Discharge
Formal re-assessment every 6-8 weeks measures change against baseline. A written discharge report with initial and final measurements is provided for ongoing neurological care coordination.
Neuro-Vision Rehabilitation FAQs
Is neuro-vision rehabilitation only for stroke patients?
No. We treat visual consequences of any acquired brain injury - stroke, TBI, concussion, tumour resection, and hypoxic-ischemic events - as well as developmental conditions including cerebral palsy, CVI, and primitive reflex disorders.
Can rehabilitation help years after the neurological event?
Yes. Neuroplasticity persists throughout adult life. Patients presenting years after stroke or TBI can still make meaningful functional gains with structured neuro-optometric rehabilitation, though the rate of recovery is typically slower than in the early post-event window.
Will glasses fix my post-stroke visual symptoms?
Spectacles correct refractive error but do not address the neural causes of diplopia, hemianopia, or visual midline shift. Prism lenses may resolve some symptoms functionally, but active rehabilitation is required to retrain the underlying visual processing pathways.
Do you work with neurologists and physiotherapists?
Yes. We share written evaluation reports and progress notes with the patient's treating team on request, and we coordinate care to ensure neuro-vision rehabilitation complements - rather than conflicts with - concurrent neurological or physical rehabilitation programmes.
Concerned about vision changes after a neurological event?
Book a neuro-optometric evaluation at our Chennai clinic - we work with patients from across India, including via telehealth for initial consultations.
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