OPTOMETRY

Neurological Optometry Care

Neurological disorders and brain injury can cause a disruption between the eyes and the brain resulting in vision problems.

1 Who can benefit?

Who can benefit from a neurological optometric assessment?

Visual issues due to neurological disorders and brain injury can impact a person’s quality of life from double vision and blurriness to mobility and balance issues. Symptoms may be dramatic and immediate, or subtle and noticed over time.

Neuro-optometric care plays an important role in rehabilitation after injury and in the management of ongoing medical conditions.

We provide neurological optometric assessments for those who have experienced a brain injury, stroke, concussion, chronic migraines, eye injury, or have other neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease.

Our Leeming location has a dedicated neuro-optometry consultating room specially designed for wheelchair users.

2 Common Vision Issues

What are the common vision issues?

Reduced awareness of objects in peripheral vision, bumping into things or difficulty judging depth perception

Blurry vision, double vision or difficulty focusing

Headaches, especially when using eyes

Difficulty with eye movements when reading or tracking moving objects

Decreased attention span or reduced concentration

Light sensitivity, Sensitivity to light or glare, including computer screens, sunlight or artificial light

Sensitivity to motion, including scrolling on devices or in busy environments such as supermarkets

3 How can we help you?

How can we help you?

In collaboration with other health professionals such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists, our neuro-optometric care aims to help rehabilitate and enhance day-to-day living by improving visual symptoms or difficulties. Treatment may involve a combination of methods including specialised glasses or visual aids, precision tinted lenses and other visual rehabilitation strategies.

How often should I have my eyes examined?

We generally recommend an eye test every 12 months for adults and often more frequently for children, to ensure that eye function and health has not changed. If there is a condition we are monitoring, we may recommend more frequent eye checks.

OUR SERVICES

More optometry services

Eye Examinations

Our comprehensive eye assessments not only test what you can see but also examine your eye health and how your visual system is working as a whole.

Children’s Vision Care

Applying behavioural and developmental optometry principles, we assess your child’s eyesight, visual development and visual skills.

Dry Eye Clinic

Using advanced diagnostic equipment, our optometrists can identify the source of your dry eye symptoms and create a tailored treatment plan.

Myopia Management

We offer several treatment methods supported by clinical research to help control the progression of myopia in children and teenagers.

Orthokeratology

Orthokeratologyis a treatment that uses custom made rigid contact lenses to gently reshape the front surface of your eye, resulting in clear vision during the day.

Contact Lenses

With a range of trusted contact lens brands to choose from, our optometrists can help you find the best contact lens option for your prescription and lifestyle.