31/12/2025
Many believe that recovery after a brain injury is simply about relearning how to walk, speak, or use a pair of chopsticks. But have you ever wonderedโwhat happens to a personโs world when the brain can no longer process the signals sent by the eyes?
Recently, Dr. Stanley from Neuro Vision Specialist was once again invited to Chung Shan Medical University in Taiwan to engage with 50 healthcare professionals on a critical yet often overlooked subject: ๐ Neuro-Optometric Vision Rehabilitation for TBI/ABI: From Assessment to Intervention
๐ก A Truth That Demands Reflection: For survivors of TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) or ABI (Acquired Brain Injury), their eyesight may remain a perfect 20/20, but their Visionโhow the brain interprets what it seesโis often shattered.
When the brain is injured, the coordination between the eyes can break down, leading to:
โ Unexplained dizziness, even while sitting still.
โ Words that "jump" or "dance" on a page, making reading impossible.
โ Loss of depth perception, making stairs a dangerous challenge.
โ "Brain fog" or sensory overload in crowded places like supermarkets.
This isn't just an eye problem; itโs a "communication breakdown" between the brain and the visual system. When these invisible visual deficits go undetected, patients are often misunderstood as being "emotionally unstable" or "unmotivated in rehab," causing them to miss their window for a true recovery.
During this session, Dr. Stanley shared deep insights with colleagues in Taiwan on how Neuro-Optometric Vision Rehabilitation leverages neuroplasticity to rebuild those fractured visual connections.
At Neuro Vision Specialist, our goal goes beyond helping patients "see"โwe aim to help them reconnect with their world.
This lecture at Chung Shan Medical University was more than just an academic exchange; it was a mission to bring forward-thinking treatment solutions to those who need them most. Our heartfelt thanks to the university for the invitation, and to the 50 participants whose overwhelming feedback reaffirms the vital role of vision rehab in brain injury recovery.