Both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases can impact on VISION. They do not impact on EYESIGHT

These condition do not affect the eye health, so do not directly affect the ability to read the letter chart or spectacle strength to read that chart (EYESIGHT). However they do impact on the ability of the brain to interpret information that the eyes send to the brain and to use that information to control and organise awareness and movement (VISION)

 Geoff Shayler has published a number of articles on this in Germany, USA and here in the UK

To read more click links below. 

If you would like more information contact Shaylers Vision Centre

Typical visual symptoms in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases

• Vision deteriorates under stress
• Blurred vision at distance / computer and / or reading which is not fully relieved with glasses
• Eye strain with no apparent cause
• Slow reading
• Loss of concentration when reading
• ‘Can’t be bothered’ with reading small print 
• Driving a car causes strain or tired eyes
• Light sensitivity
• Restricted depth of focus when reading – may need to hold close
• Eyes ‘just don’t seem quite right’
• Balance and/or postural problems
• Clumsy, falls, walking into objects, knocking over ornaments, etc. 

If you have some of these problems, contact us to see how we can help

Shaylers Vision Centre is one of the UK leaders in assessing and treating these visual problems

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Vision therapy does not treat or slow the progression of these conditions!

However many patient with these conditions experience difficulties with visual processing that can affect their ability to read, walk, hobbies, computer use, etc which may be amenable to optometric vision therapy

 If you, or are loved one, is experiencing symptoms outlined above, contact us to see how we may be able to help