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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.
Such a nice optician. My grandson is only 4 and needs glasses. We were so sad, but he explained the issues, and we will follow up as he suggested.
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Family Vision Clinic changed our lives! My daughter was frequently car sick, and she was getting headaches every day, often painful enough that they brought her to tears. We saw a string of doctors and therapists, but we made no progress. Finally, we found Dr. Levi Zurcher and his eye therapist Rain. After ten weeks of eye therapy my daughter no longer gets headaches, and she no longer gets car sick. Daily tears are a thing of the past. I really can’t say enough about this clinic. It was fascinating to watch Dr. Zurcher work. For the first time, someone who knew what they were doing was intently studying my daughter, really trying to figure out all of her eye issues, and his therapist Rain is one of the most patient and lovely people that I’ve ever had the good fortune to meet. We’re finished with eye therapy—yay!—and I have switched to American Family Vision Clinic for all of my family’s other eye health needs.
Very professional, yet kind and helpful. They do what they can to make the appointment comfortable. I was running a bit late, I made sure ti call. They were able to switch me with a patient who was already there, they treated me with respect, and helped my son have confidence by getting him the eye care he needed that day. Thank you so much! Would recommend to anyone. It's a blessing that they care enough to work with people who have all different types of insurance from work to state coverage.
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