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.

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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 study of Post Trauma Vision Syndrome  found changes in visual evoked potentials (brain waves) when treatment was provided using special types of lenses and prisms. In another study, visual characteristics for Post Trauma Vision Syndrome and Visual Midline Shift Syndrome were analyzed.  A third study submitted for publication, has further investigated Visual Midline Shift Syndrome. With this syndrome, Dr. Padula has found that when there is a paralysis or paresis caused by a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or other neurological conditions, the person's concept of visual midline shifts 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 significantly improves the potential for rehabilitation, and can be used in conjunction with physical or occupational therapy.

SUMMARY

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.

List of Research Papers Available

Research:  Modifying postural adaptation following a CVA through prismatic shift of visuo-spatial egocenter

(Brain Injury, June 2009; 23(6): 566–576, William V. Padula, Christine A. Nelson, Raquel Benabib, Taygan Yilmaz and Steven Krevisky)

Research:  Visual evoked potentials (VEP) evaluating treatment for post-trauma vision syndrome (PTVS) in patients with traumatic brain injuries(TBI) 

(Brain Injury, 1994, Vol. 8, No. 2 pages 125 - 133,  W.V. Padula, S. Argyris and J. Ray)

Research:   Post trauma vision syndrome and visual midline shift syndrome

(NeuroRehabilitation 6 (1996) 165-171, William V. Padula, Stephanie Argyris)

Research:    Low Vision Related to Function and Service Delivery for the Elderly