We are as isolated as you, ThetaZ. There is one neuro op 250 miles in one direction...3 months wait. Another 300 miles in the other direction...4 month wait. We opted for a guy who travels through town...mistake. Anyway...our regular family optomitrist gave us the most help. He explained difference between optic trauma and optic damage. My daughter has trauma.

Google "post traumatic vision syndrome". There is a 3-part article by some NORA docs on the neuro skills website about post traumatic vision syndrome. Perhaps print it out and take it with you to your appointment.