Reading problems may occur from various problems after a stroke
or head injury. It is crucial that the type of reading problem
be diagnosed. The list below contains some of the more common
causes of reading problems after brain injury with introduction
to how they may be treated. The problems may occur individually
or be part of a constellation of problems related to Post Trauma
Vision Syndrome. Treatment of PTVS through various neuro-
optometric rehabilitative interventions may resolve many of the
problems below. Post Trauma Vision Syndrome Essentially,
individuals with PTVS begin to look at paragraphs of print
almost as isolated letters on a page and have great difficulty
organizing their reading ability. It has been found that the use
of prisms and bi-nasal occlusion can effectively demonstrate
functional improvement, while also being documented on brain
wave studies by increasing the amplitude (this is like turning
up the volume on your radio). Reading Problems Due to Visual
Field Loss Field loss patients