What We Help Treat

Traumatic/Acquired Brain Injuries

Patients recovering from concussions, strokes, or other neurological conditions often experience significant visual symptoms that can interfere with daily life. These may include:

• Blurry or double vision
• Partial or complete loss of vision
• Eye strain and fatigue
• Decreased visual stamina
• Dizziness and headaches
• Difficulty focusing
• Impaired visual processing, memory, and perception
• Sensitivity to light (photophobia)

Dr. Attiyah is trained in visual rehabilitation strategies that support recovery and improve visual function following brain injury.

Long COVID, POTS, MCAS

Patients with Long COVID, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) often exhibit visual symptoms that mirror post-concussion syndrome. These conditions affect the autonomic nervous system and may lead to:

• Heightened visual sensitivity
• Difficulty with visual processing
• Eye fatigue and headaches
• Light sensitivity and dizziness

Due to the complexity of these cases, it’s critical that patients receive care from providers who understand the interplay between systemic dysfunction and visual compensation. Dr. Attiyah offers specialized, individualized care for these populations.

Amblyopia

Amblyopia is a condition where one or both eyes have reduced visual acuity, not correctable by lenses alone. It can result from:

• Developmental delays
• Uncorrected or uneven refractive errors
• Family history
• Overuse of one eye
• Other medical or neurological conditions
• Early diagnosis and intervention are essential to improve vision and binocular function.

Strabismus

Strabismus occurs when the eyes are misaligned, turning inward, outward, upward, or downward. It may stem from:

• Overactive or underactive eye muscles
• Cranial nerve dysfunction
• Brain injury
• Developmental issues
• Refractive error
• Genetic or medical conditions

Treatment often involves optometric vision therapy and a coordinated care approach to restore proper eye alignment and visual comfort.

Binocular Vision Disorder

This condition affects the ability of the eyes to work together efficiently and comfortably. Clinical signs may include:

• Poor eye teaming (convergence/divergence dysfunction)
• Reduced or excessive accommodative (focusing) ability
• Impaired oculomotor skills (saccades, pursuits, fixations)

If untreated, these issues can significantly impact reading, attention, academic performance, and overall quality of life. Vision therapy can help restore balance and function to the visual system.

Difficulties in the Classroom

Visual issues are often misdiagnosed as learning disabilities, such as dyslexia or ADHD. Many children experience:

• Difficulty seeing the board or transitioning between distances
• Blurry or fluctuating vision
• Trouble copying notes
• Skipping words or lines while reading
• Frontal headaches and eye strain
• Poor attention and behavior in class

Dr. Attiyah evaluates and treats underlying visual conditions that may be hindering academic success and classroom performance.

Myopia and Refractive Error

Uncorrected or improperly corrected myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), or astigmatism can cause:

• Fluctuating or blurry vision
• Eye fatigue and strain
• Headaches
• Visual distortion
• Glare or halos, especially at night

Myopia is now seen in approximately 1 in 3 children, and early intervention is key. In addition to prescribing appropriate corrective lenses, Dr. Attiyah offers myopia management strategies to reduce long-term risks associated with axial elongation.