Neurofeedback-based Visual Restoration Therapy

Summary

Visual field defects are a common consequence of acquired brain injuries and affect people of all ages. These vision problems make everyday life more difficult-for example, when reading, driving, or moving around safely. However, there is currently no effective therapy to improve visual field defects. Previous training methods have focused on maximizing brain activity during a task. However, new findings show that the best performance is achieved when the brain is already in a state of high com

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria: * Chronic, stable HVFD (homologous lateral quadranopsia or hemianopsia) * 12 months or more after stroke * Age range 50-70 * Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to concentrate for long treatment sessions * Eye disease with impact on visual field

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