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The Nystagmus test in childhood
The Nystagmus test in childhood

Orthoptic evaluation is essential in children presenting with nystagmus: visual acuity, the presence of strabismus, and the study of ocular motility allow the specialist to choose the correct treatment.

Hemianopsia: neuroscience and neuropsychological rehabilitation
Hemianopsia: neuroscience and neuropsychological rehabilitation

The rehabilitation of hemianopsia requires multidisciplinary teamwork and the creation of an customized rehabilitation project.

Rehabilitation of hemianopsia with prismatic segments
Rehabilitation of hemianopsia with prismatic segments

Let’s find out some rehabilitation strategies to treat full homonymous hemianopias that impact activities of daily living.

Congenital Hemianopsia: consequences for daily life
Congenital Hemianopsia: consequences for daily life

Congenital hemianopsia is a rare visual condition that occurs from birth. The medical literature offers data and research that delve into the possible causes.

Hemianopsia and Neglect: the differential diagnosis
Hemianopsia and Neglect: the differential diagnosis

After brain injury, neglect and hemianopsia are common disorders that are often confused due to the complexity of symptoms.

Charles Bonnet syndrome stroke
Charles Bonnet syndrome stroke

It is a curious disease that causes true visual hallucinations similar to flashes of light. Phantom visions that are often debilitating and disturbing.

Multiple sclerosis and visual symptoms
Multiple sclerosis and visual symptoms

It is one of the most common and most serious chronic diseases of the central nervous system that in 30% of cases begins with visual disorders.

Hemianopsia test: methods and examination instruments
Hemianopsia test: methods and examination instruments

Evaluation of hemianoptic disorder is a complex process that aims to reduce difficulties and counteract limitations due to the deficit.

Horner’s Syndrome
Horner’s Syndrome

It affects the face and eyes on one side of the body, causing eyelid drooping, pupil reduction, and sweating. Let’s learn more about this rare neurological disease.

Exoskeleton for rehabilitation: how it works
Exoskeleton for rehabilitation: how it works

Robotic neurorehabilitation and rehabilitation exoskeletons offer an innovative, versatile, and efficient perspective.

Alpha waves stock: characteristics and role in the visual system
Alpha waves stock: characteristics and role in the visual system

The oscillatory frequency of alpha waves varies depending on whether the subject is awake or asleep; from this evidence, we hypothesise a link between the oscillatory dynamics of Alpha and the visual system.

Optic ataxia: what it is, causes and symptoms
Optic ataxia: what it is, causes and symptoms

Optic ataxia is a coordination deficit between the visual and motor areas. What deficits it can cause and how to diagnose it.