Understanding Multisensory Processing and Its Role in Optometric Vision Therapy Outcomes
Multisensory processing describes the ability of an intact, well-developed brain to receive information from multiple sensory pathways and modulate these inputs for optimal identification of and reactivity to environmental events. This is a biological example of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. When a brain struggles with multisensory processing, the individualmust be “deliberate”in place ofbeing “automatic” in activities of daily living. Developmental/neuro-optometrists shouldutilize multisensory modalities in their patient therapy programsto facilitate vision skill development and recovery. Moreover, it’s our responsibility to engage multiple sensory inputs since optometrists represent the most dominantone…vision.
Dr. Steven J. Curtis isin private practicein Columbus Ohio where he provides general, developmental, and neuro-optometricvisionservices. He is on the medical staff of the OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital and the professional soccer team, Columbus Crew. Dr. Curtis is a fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, and the College of Syntonic Optometry. Dr. Curtis’ favorite area of patient careispersistent post-concussionvisiondisturbances.Hehaspublished several peer-reviewed articlesin this areaand continues his research on a unique protocol of subcortical multi-sensory training. Dr. Curtis was recently awarded the H. Riley Spitler Award for recognition of his scientific and research expansion in the field of syntonic phototherapy. In 2021 he founded EyeLux Integrations, manufacturers of advanced syntonics technology. When not doing optometry, Dr. Curtis enjoys playing music, family, and travel.
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Understanding Multisensory Processing and Its Role in Optometric Vision Therapy Outcomes
Multisensory processing describes the ability of an intact, well-developed brain to receive information from multiple sensory pathways and modulate these inputs for optimal identification of and reactivity to environmental events. This is a biological example of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. When a brain struggles with multisensory processing, the individualmust be “deliberate”in place ofbeing “automatic” in activities of daily living. Developmental/neuro-optometrists shouldutilize multisensory modalities in their patient therapy programsto facilitate vision skill development and recovery. Moreover, it’s our responsibility to engage multiple sensory inputs since optometrists represent the most dominantone…vision.
Dr. Steven J. Curtis isin private practicein Columbus Ohio where he provides general, developmental, and neuro-optometricvisionservices. He is on the medical staff of the OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital and the professional soccer team, Columbus Crew. Dr. Curtis is a fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, and the College of Syntonic Optometry. Dr. Curtis’ favorite area of patient careispersistent post-concussionvisiondisturbances.Hehaspublished several peer-reviewed articlesin this areaand continues his research on a unique protocol of subcortical multi-sensory training. Dr. Curtis was recently awarded the H. Riley Spitler Award for recognition of his scientific and research expansion in the field of syntonic phototherapy. In 2021 he founded EyeLux Integrations, manufacturers of advanced syntonics technology. When not doing optometry, Dr. Curtis enjoys playing music, family, and travel.

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Very good information! Thank you for the concept of the patient being the hero :)