Vision Therapy in Sanford

Post-Stroke Vision Therapy

(407) 333-3937

Regain Your Visual Independence

Suffering a stroke can bring about profound changes, not only in one's physical abilities but also in visual abilities. Post-stroke vision problems can significantly impact daily life, but there is hope for recovery through post-stroke vision therapy.

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How Does a Stroke Affect Vision?

A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, sometimes leading to brain damage. This impact can result in a host of challenges, including weakness or paralysis, memory and speech difficulties, confusion, balance issues, and vision changes.

Possible vision changes include:

  • Binocular Vision Issues

    Binocular vision, which allows the brain to merge images from both eyes into a single, clear image, may be affected after a stroke. This can lead to double vision, depth perception problems, headaches, eyestrain, and difficulty with tasks like driving.

  • Visual Field Loss

    Some individuals may experience loss of peripheral vision, causing a partial or complete blind spot in their visual field.

  • Ocular Motor Dysfunction

    This condition can disrupt smooth eye movements, making reading and walking more challenging.

  • Strabismus

    Also known as "crossed eyes," strabismus affects eye alignment and can impact vision.

  • Visual Perceptual and Processing Deficits

    Difficulties in processing visual information in the brain can lead to perceptual issues.


How Can Post-Stroke Vision Therapy Help?

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Even if there's nothing wrong with the eyes, brain damage can limit one’s vision. Vision therapy bridges the gap, enhancing the connection between the eyes and the brain and improving various stroke-related vision problems.

Vision therapists employ various techniques and tools, including games, balance exercises, prisms, and special lenses. These therapies are designed to maximize vision and help stimulate and reinforce the brain-eyes connection, thereby enhancing daily functioning.


When to Consider Vision Therapy After a Stroke

  • At the Onset of Visual Changes

    When you start experiencing visual changes after a stroke, incorporating vision therapy into your recovery plan early on can help you regain lost visual function.

  • Persistent Visual Symptoms

    If vision problems persist or worsen as you recover from a stroke, it's crucial to address them promptly. Vision therapy can help manage and improve these persistent symptoms.

  • Balance or Coordination Issues

    Post-stroke vision therapy can help with balance, coordination, headaches, and dizziness caused by visual issues after a stroke. It can improve your vision and overall health.

  • Reintroducing Visual Activities

    Whether reading, using a computer, or enjoying hobbies that require visual focus, therapy can help you regain the confidence to engage in these activities comfortably.

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- Dec. 05, 2024
Excellent and comprehensive testing with a caring touch!
- Nov. 09, 2024
Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Clean and organized facility. Good assortment of eyewear, many... designer frames (a little pricey), but customers can purchase their eyewear elsewhere if they find it pricey.
- Nov. 05, 2024
Ask for Sam for your initial exam. He was the best! Very knowledgeable
- Oct. 11, 2024
Great Doctor - Ben is the most caring and knowledgeable eye doctor . You’re in good hands with him... !
- Oct. 03, 2024
Dr Ben, as always, very proficient, able to explain things in layman’s terms, NEVER makes you feel... rushed.
- Oct. 01, 2024
the staff is kind and gentle, and the doctor is very direct and explains the problems and results ea... sily.
- Sep. 23, 2024
Professional service with minimum wait time in office.
- Sep. 21, 2024
Everyone was great and Sam was so amazing working with my 5 year old. Sam was very patient and very ... kind with her.
- Sep. 18, 2024
Doctor and staff are always professional, thorough and friendly. We have been patients of Advanced... Eye Care for many years. From our experience, we would recommend them to you.
- Sep. 16, 2024
Great people and they do great work.
- Sep. 05, 2024
Everyone at the office was wonderful! Sam was especially nice and made things fun and light. I have... been coming the AEC for years and would highly recommend.
- Aug. 28, 2024
I’ve been going to this location for over 5 years and I can only say the incredible staff and the ... location I love this place!!
- Aug. 28, 2024
Can’t go wrong with Advanced EyeCare!! Great staff with excellent service.
- Aug. 22, 2024
Dr Ben and staff are very accommodating, great service and a very educated, smart and personable Doc... tor.
- Aug. 15, 2024
What a great experience when you hate the eye doctor. They were so friendly and understanding when I... was constantly blinking as a natural reaction to things being close to my eye when in the past other offices have gotten frustrated with me and were rude.
- Aug. 06, 2024
I have been going to Advanced Eye Care for years. Dr. Ben is a great doctor, he is very thorough and... always takes time to answer my questions . The staff is friendly and helpful. I highly recommend Advanced Eye Care
- Jul. 23, 2024
We love Advanced Eye Care and have been coming here for years for our eye care needs, highly recomme... nd! Dr. Christie, Dr. Ben and Dr. Le and the entire Team there are all wonderful!!
- Jul. 10, 2024
I had a great experience here! My son is 6 and eye appointments are difficult and the staff did such... a good job being patient and making it fun. Sam was incredible, he was so kind to my son and made the process so smooth! Dr. Ben was incredible and kind and thorough! Everyone should come here if they are in need of glasses or an eye exam!
- Jul. 05, 2024
Sam is fantastic. He made the visit enjoyable! The office is professional and clean. They don’t le... ave you lingering as a patient. No pressure in buying anything but lay options out for you to consider.
- Jul. 04, 2024
The doctors and staff are friendly, attentive and thorough.

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Vision Therapy in Sanford

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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  • VSP
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Restore Your vision with Advanced EyeCare

Are you concerned about changes in your vision following a stroke or the stroke of a loved one? Vision therapy can make a meaningful difference.

Schedule an appointment with us today, and let us guide you on your journey towards improved visual independence.

(407) 333-3937