Support for Concussion, Brain Injury, Balance, and Visual Recovery
Vision Rehabilitation
Vision Rehabilitation in Midtown Reno
Regain Confidence and Visual Stability After Injury
At EyeZone Midtown Reno, we help patients recover visual function after a concussion, fall, or injury, especially when symptoms linger long after the event. Our Vision Rehabilitation program supports healing in patients of all ages by retraining how the eyes and brain work together.
This is not general eye care; it's optometrist-guided, evidence-based treatment backed by the latest insights in neuro-optometry. Whether you’re a parent looking for support after your child’s sports concussion or an adult navigating balance issues after an accident or fall, our team is here with a path towards your recovery.
What Is Vision Rehabilitation?
Vision rehabilitation is a form of Neuro‑Visual Therapy that helps rebuild how the eyes and brain communicate following trauma. This includes:
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Concussions (sports-related, work-related, or from falls)
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Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
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Car accidents or whiplash
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Age-related falls or instability
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Post-stroke visual processing issues
Even with “20/20” vision, these events can disrupt focus, depth perception, or tracking, leading to symptoms that interfere with everyday life.
What Symptoms Indicate That I Need Vision Rehabilitation?
Many patients come to us after being told “your vision is fine” but they still struggle. If you’re dealing with any of the following symptoms after a head injury or fall, a neuro-visual evaluation could help:
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Headaches or dizziness during reading or screen time
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Sensitivity to light or motion
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Difficulty focusing or feeling visually overwhelmed
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Trouble walking or maintaining balance
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Fatigue from visual tasks
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Poor coordination or hand-eye timing
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Delayed visual response after a concussion
These symptoms can appear days or even weeks after an injury and often don’t show up on standard vision screenings.
Who We Help
Children & Teens Recovering from Concussion
Youth athletes in Midtown Reno’s sports community, including soccer, football, baseball, skiing, snowboarding, and hockey, commonly experience visual symptoms after a concussion. Vision rehabilitation can help young patients return to school, sports, and regular activities safely by improving:
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Visual stamina
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Tracking and focus
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Reading comfort
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Sensitivity to light/motion
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Confidence after injury
College Students (Including UNR)
Students often struggle with screens, reading loads, and busy visual environments after a concussion. We help them return to class with improved comfort and reduced symptoms.
Working Adults & Professionals
Adults recovering from accidents, falls, or head injuries often notice:
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Difficulty concentrating at work
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Sensitivity to bright office environments
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Trouble reading or using screens
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Difficulty driving
Our rehabilitation program helps restore visual efficiency needed for work, parenting, and daily life.
Older Adults
Seniors in Midtown Reno may experience:
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Challenges with balance
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Increased risk of falls
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Difficulty navigating new places
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Distortion or discomfort when walking
Vision rehabilitation helps improve stability, awareness, and confidence, supporting safer mobility and independence.
Athletes Returning From Concussion
Whether youth, high-school, college, or recreational athletes:
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Tracking may feel slower
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Depth perception may feel “off”
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Reaction time may be delayed
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Motion may cause discomfort
Vision rehabilitation supports a safe return to play and often transitions into Eye Sport, our Sports Vision Training program.
What Makes Our Approach To Vision Rehabilitation Different?
We serve a unique population here in Midtown Reno, one that’s active, health-conscious, and values smart, specialized care. Whether you’re a college student trying to return to class, a parent advocating for your child, or an older adult aiming to stay independent, you deserve solutions that work in the real world.
Why patients choose EyeZone Midtown Reno:
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We use functional vision testing, not just eye chart exams
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Our team specializes in neuro-optometry and post-injury recovery
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You’ll get a customized therapy plan, not a one-size-fits-all approach
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We explain the process clearly, and we track your progress every step of the way
What to Expect: Your Vision Rehabilitation Program
If you’re new to this kind of care, here’s how it works:
Step 1: Functional Neuro‑Visual Evaluation
We assess how your eyes team, track, and process information, especially under movement, fatigue, or pressure. This evaluation helps pinpoint the underlying cause of your symptoms, even if other providers haven’t.
Step 2: Personalized Care Plan
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We design a therapy plan around your goals, injury type, and lifestyle. This may include:
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Targeted in-office therapy sessions
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At-home reinforcement exercises
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Therapeutic lenses, filters, or balance tools
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Re-integration strategies for daily tasks
Step 3: Consistent Progress Tracking
Your rehabilitation plan will adapt as you improve. We track symptoms and visual function closely, so you know exactly what’s changing and why it matters.
Step 4: Ongoing Support
If you’re returning to work, school, or sport, we’ll help you ease back with confidence and clarity. We’ll collaborate with other providers as needed, including athletic trainers or occupational therapists.
How Long Does Recovery Take?
Most patients notice improvement within a few weeks. A full rehabilitation plan may take several months, depending on:
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Injury severity
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Age
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Health background
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Consistency of therapy
Children, adults, and seniors progress differently, and we adjust treatment based on what your body needs at each stage of recovery.
What About Athletes Recovering from Concussion?
Athletes need to think fast, track fast, and respond in real time. After a sports concussion, those skills can be dulled or disrupted, even if fitness is back to baseline.
Our Sports Vision Training program, Eye Sport, supports athletes recovering from concussion by re-training:
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Reaction speed
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Peripheral awareness
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Visual decision-making
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Confidence in motion
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We’ll help you move from rehab to high performance safely and with confidence.
Is This Like Regular Neuro-Vision Therapy?
Not exactly, but they’re closely related.
Neuro-Visual Therapy (NVT) is the umbrella approach that addresses how the eyes and brain work together. Vision Rehabilitation is one application of that care, which helps patients recovering from injury, trauma, or neurological events.
We’ll help determine whether your needs are best met with:
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A full NVT program
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A short-term rehabilitation plan
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A bridge into sports training or long-term support
Take the First Step Toward Clearer, Safer, More Comfortable Vision
If you or your child has lingering visual symptoms after a concussion, injury, fall, or medical event, you are not alone, and you are not stuck.
Our team at EyeZone Midtown Reno is ready to help you recover visual clarity, balance, and confidence, with a science-based, doctor-led program that’s customized for you.