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TagsAccording to the latest music research by scientists at the Imperial College London patients have seen an improvement in their eyesight after listening to music.
The study was conducted on three patients who had lost awareness in half their field of vision as a result of a stroke. The scientists found the patients field of vision improved when they listened to their favourite music.
According to Nursing Times, “One patient was able to see a red light appear in 65% of the trials with his preferred music, but only 15% of the time when there was no music playing or music he disliked”.
The study indicates that music can have a positive influenceon emotions and music may result in more efficient signalling in the brain.
The scientist who led the study, Dr David Soto said, “Visual neglect can be a very distressing condition for stroke patients. It has a big effect on their day-to-day lives”.