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Neurological Vision Services

"Someone recently told me they wouldn't have known that I was vision impaired. I'm now catching buses, walking through the city - and this is all thanks to the orientation and mobility training I had with the team at Guide Dogs SA.NT."

Des, Neurological Vision Services Client

We have a specialist team of Orientation and Mobility Instructors, occupational therapists and orthoptists, to assist people experiencing vision loss following an acquired brain injury.

Unlike vision impairment, which may be caused by disease or injury to the eye itself, vision loss associated with brain injury affects the visual messages which are interpreted by the brain.

Training focuses on the impact of brain injury and its relationship to vision impairment.

The team designs individual programs to help people with an acquired brain injury to live safely.

After a stroke some people need to learn how to use their visual skills again. Our programs provide strategies to also help make best use of a client's remaining vision.

HOW WE CAN HELP

Our services include:

  • Assessment of vision loss using the Vision Assessment Scanning System
  • Assessment and training by an orthoptist
  • Individual programs designed to meet each client's needs
  • Graduated training from simple to complex tasks
  • Orientation and mobility programs supporting clients to return to work, study, vocation or recreation, including road crossing strategies and use of public transport
  • Visual skills training - scanning training to assist people to manage their daily tasks who have vision loss caused by a stroke or head injury
  • Assisting the client and other relevant people to understand their vision loss
  • Therapy and rehabilitation
  • Working with other relevant allied health professionals
  • Follow up

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

The most common causes of vision loss as a result of an Acquired Brain Injury are related to stroke, head injury or brain tumour.

Any person who is experiencing difficulties with adapting to their daily routines due to changes in vision may request a referral.

Referrals can also come from medical professionals, family, friends or even the person themselves.

If you are referring another person, please ensure they are aware of and approve of the referral.

APPLY FOR SERVICES

Free to clients

Follow the link to our online inquiry form or call us on 1800 738 855 to apply for services or to find out more information.