Neuro-Ophthalmologist

When I first got out of the hospital, I couldn't see anything. I looked straight, and that was it. I couldn't move my head and look around without seeing double vision. So, I went to a neuro-ophthalmologist that my doctors recommended, and I even saw her a few times in the inpatient rehab.

She was located in Scottsdale, AZ. Her name is Dr. Manisha B. Geiger, and OPTIMUM VISION AND EYECARE is the name of her place. The first time I went to see her was in Sept./October of 2021. After chatting with her for a bit, and taking a bunch of tests, I needed prism glasses. Prism glasses are used for people with double vision. Two pictures or images can be seen because of the light falling on different parts of the retina. “A prism added to eyeglasses bends light before it travels through the eye. The light is redirected to the right place on the retina in each eye. The brain then fuses the two images together to produce one, clear picture.” (https://www.aao.org/eye-health/glasses-contacts/what-is-prism-correction-in-eyeglasses) She had some glasses up front, and of course, I wasn't going to be bland or basic so, I went with a Marc Jacobs brand. They were octagonal and brown. And, I loved them!

This is from her website…

“What is neuro-optometric rehabilitation?

Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation is a specialized treatment regimen for those individuals who have visual deficits as a result of physical disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, stroke, seizures, or neuro-degenerative diseases. Neuro-optometric rehabilitation Optometrists have special training and clinical experience in this area and understand how specific visual dysfunctions relate to the individual's symptoms and performance in everyday activities.

20/20 isn’t enough.

A Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Optometrist evaluates many aspects of the visual system including:

• How the eyes work together

• Eye scanning and tracking ability

• How the individual processes their environment and moves through it

• The integrity between vision and other systems such as balance, auditory, and body's sense of position in space

• Complex visual-perceptual memory

• Evaluation of visual acuity, eye health, and peripheral visual field

The Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Optometrist then formulates an individual therapy program to improve visual processing. This program along with other members of the patient's team of rehabilitation specialists, helps the individual get back to their activities of daily living.

Changing input into the eyes changes brain functions, affecting body systems.

All body systems are connected and interdependent.

Neuro-optometric rehabilitation assesses the ability to adapt to changes in the environment while emphasizing perceptual awareness and attention used in executive functions.”

Wow! She knows her stuff!

I was wearing the glasses 24/7. And then, as I went to her, I started wearing them less and less - I even got the prescription less. The last time I went to her, a few months ago, she said only to be wearing them when I'm reading - which is not a lot! LOL! It should be more.

Overall, I am amazed at how well my eyes are doing! I didn’t think I was going to be able to see well again. I am using my eyes to focus on the horizon, instead of right in front of me. And, I am using my eyes to see all the colors that are in everything.

THANK YOU Dr. Geiger for helping me see! <3