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Oculomotor dysfunction is a common symptom of post-concussion syn-drome (PCS). In this study, the efficacy of Vision Therapy (VT) for the treatment of PCS-related symptoms of the visual system was investigated retrospectively. Overall, 56 patients were selected, all of whom presented with clinical impairment of at least one measure of oculomotor function-ing. Activities related to VT were wide-ranging and case-dependent, but all aimed to improve one of the five main areas of visual function. Following the completion of VT, all patients demonstrated statistically or clinically significant improvements, as defined by the use of Morgan’s norms, in atleast one measure of oculomotor functioning related to PCS. In general, improvements in measures of oculomotor functioning were greatest for near point of convergence, vergence facility and accommodative facility. Patients who received 20 sessions of VT had improved and less variable outcomes than those who received 5-10 sessions of VT. In addition, VT im-proved symptoms of visual discomfort in patients presenting with PCS. The results of this retrospective analysis demonstrate significant improvements in measured outcomes for all patients who received VT, and support VT as a treatment option for symptoms of PCS.
The results of this retrospective analysis support the findings of previous studies and demonstrate statistically and clinically significant improvements of measured oculomotor functioning in patients presenting with oculomotor deficiencies associated with PCS and support VT as a viable treatment option for associated symptoms. Further-more, the present results suggest that longer treatment times (20 VT sessions) might improve measured outcomes compared to those in patients who receive 10 or less VT sessions; however, the impact of delayed VT treatment re-mains unclear. Although no placebo group was available in this study, the results demonstrate significant improve-ments in measured outcomes for all patients receiving VT and support VT as a treatment option for PCS.
Vision therapy is well worth the response, time and effort. Our Son had a hard time focusing and writing neatly. After vision therapy Seth could complete a task in half the time if previously took. His abilities to focus improved greatly and so did his handwriting.
Also, he was better at listening. As a parent, we wanted learning to be fun for our Son, and vision therapy made this possible.
Vision Therapy is well worth the expense, time and effort. Our son had a hard time focusing handwriting neatly. After vision therapy Seth could complete a task in half the time it previously took his abilities to focus and improved greatly and so did his handwriting.
Also, he was better at listening. As a parent you wanted learning to be fun for our son and vision therapy made this possible.
Vision Therapy has given or son the tools he needs to be able to scan and read the written word more effectively and efficiently.
He love working with John and these working sessions give him the motivation to gladly work on his homework assignments.
It amazed us to see the difference in the tracking of his eyes and along a line of it's from the beginning to the end of the treatment.
Dr. McBryar , Kristen and John are all marvelous and we would recommend them to anyone I only wish that we would have found them sooner!
Prior to coming to the institute for vision development my son complained of daily headaches. Therapy has eliminated his headaches completely. I love knowing my son is able to learn pain-free for the rest of his life because of the work that has been done over just a few weeks in this office. He he absolutely loved coming that didn't even feel like going to a doctor or therapy. We are grateful for the relief he was able to find by coming here.
Thank you!
Seems much less frustrated with life
Reads non-stop and fast
Spelling abilities have been hugely improved
Seems much more confident
Thank You!!!
When we first came to the practice, my son did not have huge issues, but lots of small ones- trouble with reading, sports (hitting the baseball consistently), coordination, etc- that were not easily detectable,but when put together presented issues. The staff here were all very professional and loving towards him. While I was concerned in the reading, my son was concerned with the athletic side. Seeing improvement night off the bat gave him confidence that i have nor seen in him and made him want to not only Come to therapy, but also made him want to work hard. He has surpassed his grade level and above in reading and hit his first home run this year! Thank you!!!
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