Great Lakes Vision Rehabilitation at Excel est. 2004
Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injury ∙ Learning Disabilities ∙ Autism ∙ Infant and Visual Development ∙ Neuro-Degenerative Diseases ∙ Visually Evoked Potential ∙ Visual Information Processing Testing ∙ Kinetic Color Visual Field ∙ Optometric Phototherapy
48189 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI 48317
Phone: (586) 731-9725
Fax: (586) 488-0006
Vision Therapy & Rehabilitation Research Resources
Table of Contents:
i. Resources
ii. Publications by Dr. Nichols and Dr. Gietzen
iii. Research
The resources page provides additional reading materials on vision therapy and rehabilitation. Here, you will find easy-to-click links to resources from some of the largest organizations and supporters in the field of vision and its related diseases. You will also find publications from Dr. Nichols and Dr. Gietzen that contribute to the growth of the vision rehabilitation community, as well as general research that demonstrates the evidence-based foundation of our work.
i. RESOURCES:
The resources provided by the organizations listed below can help answer many questions and offer further information about vision therapy and rehabilitation.
Click the name of the organization to view their website!
According to the American Optometric Association up to 80% of a child's learning in school is through vision! OVDRA has a rich history from 1971. It focuses on continuing education and public awareness of vision therapy and various vision disorders. These include adult vision therapy, reading and learning issues, double vision, strabismus, amblyopia, visual processing skills, and more. The OVDRA publishes the Vision Development & Rehabilitation journal, which includes case reports, perspective pieces, research findings, and reviews concerning vision rehabilitation.
A collective of optometrists who analyze research and articles to make information on vision more accessible for patients and parents. The VisionHelp Group consists of leaders in developmental optometry who are passionately dedicated to sharing best practices in the field and committed to their mission of ending the senseless struggle caused by developmental and rehabilitative vision problems.
Studies show that 90% of traumatic brain injury patients suffer from visual dysfunctions NORA has existed since the late 20th century, focuses on vision disorders such as accommodation issues, eye teaming, and eye tracking, as well as brain injuries (both traumatic and acquired), neurodegenerative disorders, Lyme disease, and more. Their mission is “Enhancing Neurological Recovery Through Vision Rehabilitation.”
About 65% of stroke survivors have vision problem! Acknowledges the importance of vision in stroke recovery. Their website includes information that may benefit those who have experienced vision loss following a stroke.
ii. Publications: Dr. Nichols and Dr. Gietzen
Our doctors at Great Lakes Vision Rehabilitation are committed to advancing research and knowledge in our treatment areas and therapies. They collaborate with several universities, researchers, and clinicians from other private practices to conduct clinical research. Additionally, our case reports highlight successful outcomes in various conditions that have improved through vision therapy and rehabilitation. Furthermore, our doctors occasionally write informational articles about vision disorders and treatment options. Please find the bibliography below, which includes hyperlinks to access the publications authored by our doctors.
iii. Research:
Research continues to expand, offering an evidence-based approach to vision therapy and rehabilitation. This section links to articles that support the treatment options and diagnoses we see at our clinic. This page is part of our ongoing effort to make research accessible for your reading. We also encourage you to visit our treatment areas page, where you will find additional links and references to learn more about specific topics.
Click on the treatment areas to explore further!