Frequently Asked Questions
We know neuro-optometry can feel like a new or unfamiliar specialty, so we’ve gathered answers to some of the most common questions patients ask. Whether you are curious about what to expect at your first visit or how treatment may help, this page is here to provide clarity and guidance.
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The specialty of Neuro-Optometry focuses on the connection between our brain and visual system. As a neuro-optometrist, Dr. Geiger evaluates the functional aspects of the relationship between the body, brain and vision. Dr. Geiger diagnoses and treats visual problems that can manifest after neurological conditions, such as:
Traumatic brain injury, Concussions, Stroke, Multiple sclerosis, Brain tumors, brain aneurysms and movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease.
In her practice she uses a variety of techniques to assess how these conditions may be creating a binocular vision dysfunction and thereby limiting activities and quality of life for the patient.
Dr. Geiger often works in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, such as neurologists, ophthalmologists, physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians as well as the rehabilitation team of occupational therapists, speech pathologists and physical therapists, to provide comprehensive care for patients.
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The specialty of Neuro-optometry places its emphasis on the science of neuroplasticity. We focus on retraining the brain to process visual input more efficiently after a neurological injury or insult, using a variety of biofeedback techniques including but not limited to Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation, specialty prism lenses, specialty tinted lenses and photobiomodulation therapies.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
What it is:
Neuro-optometry is a specialized field of optometry that addresses visual problems stemming from neurological conditions, traumatic brain injuries, or other physical disabilities.
How it works:
Neuro-optometric rehabilitation aims to retrain the brain to improve visual skills and function by using a combination of:
Therapeutic lenses: To correct refractive errors and improve vision.
Prisms: To help with binocular vision and reduce double vision.
Filters: To reduce glare and improve visual comfort.
Optometric Vision therapy: A series of exercises designed to improve eye coordination, focusing ability, and visual processing skills