Nova Vision Vision Restoration Therapy

Vision Restoration Therapy (VRT) has been developed in recent years. It is a therapy that requires no surgery. It functions following newly discovered facts about the brain. Scientists used to believe that certain areas of the brain could only perform specific activities. In just the past few years, however, scientists discovered that the brain actually prunes itself of neurons that are seldom used. Instead, the brain makes new pathways for transmission of signals. Scientists now know that if a part of the brain is damaged to where it can no longer function, that other parts of the brain will begin to build new circuits and start taking over the activities formerly performed by the other damaged portion. This ability of the brain to regenerate is known as neuroplasticity. Read the rest of this entry »

Low vision is classified as non-correctable reduced vision. Basically, when a patient’s vision cannot be corrected to 20/20 using standard eyeglasses or contacts, the patient is said to have “low vision.” Not only can low vision not be corrected by eyewear, but it is a condition that is inoperable. Read the rest of this entry »