Author(s): Shivani Kamat*, Cristophe Baudouin, Manjool Shah, Nathan Radcliffe
NeuroFeedback (NF) has emerged as a potential non-invasive method for enhancing perceptual learning in vision restoration. Our recent study, "Pretraining Alpha Rhythm Enhancement by Neurofeedback Facilitates Short-term Perceptual Learning and Improves Visual Acuity through Facilitated Consolidation," demonstrated that NF can significantly boost alpha rhythm activity in the visual cortex, thereby improving Visual Acuity (VA) and perceptual learning. This review explores these findings, focusing on how NF-induced alpha rhythm enhancement primes the brain to achieve efficient learning and long-term retention of visual improvements. The NF group in our study showed improvements in VA and Contrast Sensitivity (CS) that surpassed those in a control group receiving only visual training. The insights gained hold implications for advancing personalized vision therapies, especially for individuals seeking non-invasive alternatives to conventional treatments like corrective lenses or surgery. This review highlights the role of NF as a potential foundation in sensory rehabilitation, with broader applications across sensory and cognitive domains.
