PADULA INSTITUTE OF VISION

Abstract: Vision Rehabilitation research has helped establish the field of vision rehabilitation which consists of low vision services, a neuro-optometric evaluation, custom lenses, neuro-optometric rehabilitation, vision therapy, and other vision rehabilitation services. Vision rehabilitation can assist both children and adults to optimize their remaining vision. Vision rehabilitation services include vision rehabilitation for learning disabilities, vision rehabilitation for strokes, vision rehabilitation for brain injuries. Vision rehabilitation can also service other vision related impairments, contact the Padula Institute to learn more.click here for a large print version         Negative contrast website version         

Dr. Padula has been involved in several studies regarding vision and its relationship to neuro-motor functions particularly in traumatic brain injuries and cerebrovascular accidents. One study completed found changes in visual evoked potentials (brain waves) when treatment was provided using special types of lenses and prisms for Post Trauma Vision Syndrome. In another study, visual characteristics for Post Trauma Vision Syndrome were analyzed. A third study has been conducted for Visual Midline Shift Syndrome. With this syndrome, Dr. Padula has found that when there is a paralysis or paresis caused by a stroke or by traumatic brain injury, or other neurological conditions, the concept of the person's midline shifts in the visual system causing them to lean away from the affected side. Dr. Padula has determined that the use of specially designed yoked prisms can shift the concept of the visual midline toward alignment. The use of these prisms considerably improves the potential for rehabilitation, and can be used in conjunction with physical or occupational therapy.

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In summary, we at the Padula Institute of Vision have dedicated our services to help meet the individual needs of children and adults who are visually impaired, physically disabled, and/or who have a traumatic brain injury. If you have any questions pertaining to our services please contact us. We look forward to meeting you and providing you with vision rehabilitation services to improve your level of visual function and performance.

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