Brain Training May Help Stroke Victims Recover Vision

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neurons
bob briggs

4/20/2011 3:39:07 PM

 Had a stroke 9/4/11 and lost vision across 70% of field but this improved to just right side in centre. I have looked around and just cant afford the huge sums for laptops and software so looked to find a solution. Initially I found I could create an animated GIf image file that moved dots across the field of vision and this appeared to help. Then I remembered the Windows Screensaver Starfield. As it suggests this moves the user through an ever growing lot of bright dots that start at the centre and move out randomly to the edge. Perfect. i can sit and stare at the centre while the screensaver runs and the dots stimulate the brain where the optic nerves joins [occipal]. So does it work? Well I have tried 2 30 minute sessions and although have some very strange hallucinations where the brain is trying to interprete the data coming in it does seem to be shrinking the 'lost' area. Called neuroplasticity the brain has the ability to repair itself. Dont know how long it will take or if it will even get any better but this is preferable to paying some bright bandwagon company 1100 for 6 months use eh? I do hope you can find the screensaver, just look at the settings for the desktop in windows XP dont know if exists for 7 but such a basic one sure to. Good luck Bob

Vision training
Jim Risen

6/12/2010 8:14:39 AM

 I have had incomplete hemianopia for about two years due to a stroke brought about by atrial fibulation. I have been looking for a therapy since the low vision clinic and neurologists have offered me no help. This therapy makes so much sense to me as I seem to be relying on visual cues to help me navigate. I have spoken to Dr. Huxlin on a few occasions and hope I can soon benefit from her therapy.

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June Jenkins

4/17/2010 11:21:42 AM

 I have left neglect in my eye due to having a stroke from taking birth control pills. Doctors have told me that the neuron are dead on that side and will not generate any new ones. I still have hope that some miracle will happen. Is there anything out there for me to try. I will appreceiate any help you can provide to me. Thanks, June

Does playing video games help brain training?
raymason

7/19/2009 10:55:59 AM

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