Checklist of Problems from a Visual Field Loss such as Hemianopsia or Visual Neglect

• Frequently bumps into objects like doorframes, furniture or people.
• Difficulty and uneasiness in moving about in crowded areas.
• Unsure of footing while walking and may trip or stumble.
• Often startled by moving objects or people appearing suddenly.
• May have bruises on shoulder or arm from colliding with doorframes.
• Frequently loses place in reading and becomes frustrated when reading.
• Struggles to find or misjudges the start or end of a line of print in reading.
• Has withdrawn from most reading.
• Frequently spills drinks when eating.
• Unsteady balance in walking and may report dizziness.
• Problems in finding things on desks, counter tops, cabinets or closets. 
• Fear or anxiety in walking through unfamiliar areas.
• Uneasiness or even panic attacks in crowded area.
• Withdrawal from going to stores or other crowded areas.
• Gets around well at home, but avoids outside activities.
• Drifts to one side in walking or driving.

In many cases, a visual field expander may be required to help the patient. Our doctors fit the latest technology in visual field expanders including the Chadwick Sectorial Field Expander, the EP Hemianopsia Lens and the Gottleib Visual Field Awareness System. Our doctors were part of the clinical research of Harvard’s Schepens Eye Institute multicenter study on the EP Hemianopsia lens.

These system can help patients to be view things to their “blindside”, help not to run into things and/or be startled by objects or people coming suddenly into view. For more information on hemianopsia visit our website: www.Hemianopsia.net.