Could music bring back your vision?
In 60% of people who have a stroke, the visual areas of the brain are affected.
This leads to ‘visual neglect': the patient loses awareness of objects on the opposite side to where the brain has been damaged.
But, studies have found, when patients listen to their favourite music, some of their visual attention is restored (Tsai et al., 2013).
So, the effects of music can be an important tool in rehabilitation for stroke patients.
- See more at: http://www.spring.org.uk/2013/09/10-magical-effects-music-has-on-the-mind.php#sthash.v1qlW67u.dpuf