Scientific divulgation Magazine
Emianopsia is a popular science magazine that hosts top health professionals (ophthalmologists, neurologists, orthoptists, and psychologists) to create a corner of the web where information is clear and accurate.
Latest articles
Nystagmus and Audiovisual Stimulation: a new approach in Neurorehabilitation
The Italian experience of the Neurorehabilitation Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana, confirms that multisensory stimulation represents an innovative rehabilitation option that can promote real and lasting improvements in the management…
Perceptual Learning and visual rehabilitation of the visually impaired patient
The article examines the role of perceptual learning in the rehabilitation of the visually impaired patient, highlighting how brain plasticity enables perceptual improvements in the case of various pathological conditions.
Visual snow syndrome: the visual approach
With the exclusive contribution of Sierra Domb, CEO of Visual Snow Initiative, this article provides a comprehensive overview of the visual snow phenomenon.
Stroke: what happens to eyesight?
This article investigates visual impairment caused by stroke, treatments for rehabilitation of hemianopia and visual neglect, risk factors, and prevention.
Color perception and diagnostic tests
Color perception greatly enriches in detail what we observe but can sometimes function abnormally. We learn about the psychophysical process of color vision, causes of perceptual deficits, and specific tests.
Hemianopia in relation to other pathologies
Hemianopsia is often the first onset of severe brain disease (e.g., aneurysms, tumors, and strokes). Let us review some rare cases of hemianopsia related to less common diseases.
Treatments for patients with hemianopia
Going downstairs, grasping objects, reading and writing are some of the difficulties that patients with hemianopsia face on a daily basis. Let’s find out how rehabilitation plays an important role in visual recovery.
Types of Hemianopias
Let’s clarify the types of hemianopias by simulating the vision of a person with this important visual field deficit.
Neglect: Rehabilitation perspectives and intervention modalities
Is it possible to unknowingly ignore a part of one’s body or space? Let’s find out about the perception impairments of neglect.
Acquired Nystagmus
Acquired Nystagmus manifests as oscillatory eye movement, dizziness, difficulty focusing, postural instability and sometimes nausea. Let’s find out causes and possible treatments.
Hemianopsia and diseases of the optic chiasma
Lesions of the optic chiasm can cause various visual field alterations: the most common alteration is bitemporal heteronymous hemianopsia.
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.