FAQs – Who Qualifies for NovaVision VRT™ Vision Restoration Therapy™
NovaVision VRT Vision Restoration Therapy can treat a wide variety of vision defects common among survivors of stroke and brain injury. However, it is not for everyone. Learn the details of which vision defects Vision Restoration Therapy can treat, who qualifies for the therapy, and more.
- What vision defects can be treated with Vision Restoration Therapy?
- Can myopia or farsightedness be treated with Vision Restoration Therapy?
- Who is not eligible for Vision Restoration Therapy?
- How do I perform the therapy?
- How much does Vision Restoration Therapy cost?
What vision defects can be treated with Vision Restoration Therapy?
Developed by NovaVision™, Inc., Vision Restoration Therapy is cleared by the FDA to treat visual impairments caused by stroke, head, brain, and optic nerve injuries, brain tumors, and brain surgery.
Vision Restoration Therapy can treat any of the following vision defects:
- Hemianopia (decreased or lost vision in one half of the visual field)
- Quadrantanopia (decreased or lost vision in one quarter of the visual field)
- Scotoma (blind spot)
- Diffuse field defect / low vision, including constriction of the field of vision (tunnel vision) caused by a tumor, brain surgery, or brain disorders
Can myopia or farsightedness be treated with Vision Restoration Therapy?
Vision Restoration Therapy may have positive effects on several types of visual impairments. However, at present, VRT is indicated only to treat visual impairments caused by neurological disorders such as stroke, head injuries, optic nerve injuries, and brain tumors.
Who is not eligible for Vision Restoration Therapy?
Most patients with visual field defects are eligible for Vision Restoration Therapy and may benefit from the treatment. However, there are certain conditions in which VRT may not be suitable. Those with photosensitive epilepsy, ocular inflammation, and significant cognitive deficits may find that their condition interferes with VRT. In addition, we recommend that patients suffering from acute central nervous system or eye disease delay therapy until the acute phase is over.
How do I perform the therapy?
Vision Restoration Therapy is performed with a VRT device in the comfort of your home. Your VRT Center will demonstrate how to set up the device and provide you with instructions. The device should be set up on a desk with a comfortable chair in a quiet, dimly lit room. You will focus on a central point on the device screen and respond whenever you see a dot appear.
Each session lasts approximately 30 minutes. When a session is completed, the results are saved and sent with all sessions at the end of each month of therapy.
How much does Vision Restoration Therapy cost?
The cost of VRT varies by center. Please call us for more information at 1.866.414.0009.
How can I learn more about Vision Restoration Therapy?
To learn more about Vision Restoration Therapy, please explore the following pages:
- Vision Loss
- Vision Rehabilitation after Stroke or Brain Injury
- Vision Restoration Therapy FAQs
- Treatment FAQs – Vision Rehabilitation
- Locate a VRT Center
To speak with a NovaVision patient services representative, please call 1.866.414.0009 or contact NovaVision by email.