Checking the Whole Visual System
Our neuro-visual exams identify visual system communication or skill breakdowns (including the eyes, optic nerve, and brain). We check to see if an issue within this system is the cause of your or your child’s symptoms.
We complete neuro-visual examinations for people experiencing double vision, binocular vision disorders, post-concussion symptoms, and more. In children, we primarily assess for developmental concerns, while adults usually come in after an injury that affects their vision.
We’re also experienced in performing exams for children and adults with special needs. Contact us if you have any questions before booking an appointment.
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Developmental Eye Exams
During a child’s neuro-visual exam, we meet kids where they are, using age-appropriate tools, so your child doesn’t need to know how to read to be tested. If your child has special needs or sensory sensitivities, we can work within their comfort zone.
As part of their developmental exam, we’ll assess your child’s readiness for school (at younger ages). This assessment is also part of our general children’s eye exams.
If we find signs of visual problems, such as poor eye teaming, we may recommend vision therapy with our Vision Learning Center. Vision therapy is like physical therapy for the eyes. It helps your child build proper muscle movement and visual skills for life.
Treatments for Visual Disorders
We work with children and adults to address visual disorders like double vision and binocular vision dysfunction. We examine the visual system following a referral or an issue caught during our eye exams, and check your visual field, how well your eyes are working together, and how that visual information is shared with your brain.
Depending on the condition you’re experiencing, we may recommend vision therapy and/or specialty eyewear options such as specialty contact lenses or glasses. For children with amblyopia (lazy eye), patching their stronger eye in addition to corrective lenses may be used.
Individuals suffering from binocular vision disorders, for example, may find some relief with prism lenses, which aid in aligning their eyes for better vision. People with migraine may find that lenses that filter out triggering light, such as blue, red, and amber lightwaves, reduce their light sensitivity and the frequency of attacks.
Each treatment and therapy plan with be tailored to the individual, depending on their age, symptoms, and the results of their assessment. Treatment can take anywhere from 6 weeks to a year or more, depending on the individual and their condition. Your vision therapy doctor will discuss your treatment plan and inform you of expected outcomes at the beginning of treatment and throughout the process.
Post-Concussion Management
Concussions and other head injuries can impact your visual system. While some initial vision problems are common immediately after injury, such as blurry vision or light sensitivity, some people experience persistent symptoms beyond the initial healing period after the injury.
If you’ve experienced a concussion, sports injury, or whiplash, and notice double vision or that your academic, work, or sports performance has been affected by your injury, we recommend making an appointment for a neuro-visual exam.
To help get your vision working smoothly for you again, we may recommend vision therapy and/or specialty eyewear to improve your symptoms. Our goal is to help you eliminate or compensate for visual problems so you can be more independent and have a better quality of life. Each person and injury is different, so your treatment process will be too.
How to Prepare for a Neuro-Visual Exam
To prepare for your neuro-visual exam, you will need to complete a questionnaire sent by our office. This will help us gather pertinent information about your symptoms and experience. We will also need a list of any current medications you are taking.
For individuals looking for neuro-vision therapy after an injury, we ask that you share a detailed history of your injury, including as much information about the injury and initial diagnosis as you can provide, and details about your healing process.
During your questionnaire and appointment, be sure to mention any particular symptoms such as:
- Reading challenges
- Sensory Integration Disorders
- Autistic Spectrum Disorders
- Head injuries, including traumatic brain injury, concussion, or acquired brain injury
- Strokes
- ADHD/ADD
- Visual Motor Disorders
- Visual Tracking Disorders
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Poor hand-eye coordination
The more information that we can receive prior to and during your initial neuro-visual exam, the more thorough our evaluation and assessment can be. Getting a comprehensive understanding of your symptoms and vision experience is of the utmost importance for developing an effective treatment plan.
If you are unsure if vision therapy is right for you or your child, you can take our online assessment or call our office during business hours. We’re happy to guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
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We’re located at 5001 Bissonnet Street, between South Rice and North 3rd Avenues.
Free parking is available in the lot below the building.
Our Address
- 5001 Bissonnet St #107
- Bellaire, TX 77401
Contact Information
- Phone: 713-664-8087
- Email: appointments@bfeye.com
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