
This section will get you familiar with why an optometrist is talking about brain injuries, the importance of the visual system in our overall function, and a look at the basic neuroanatomy of the visual system. The PDF of slides is attached to this lecture in the downloadable materials section.
This section we will dive into the skills required of the visual system.
1) To point and maintain our eyes in the direction of a target.
2) Coordinate the two eyes efficiently and accurately.
3) Maintain and clear and steady image on the retina.
In this section, we will explore the specific visual dysfunctions that occur after brain injury.
1) Signs of Post Trauma Vision Syndrome
2) Binocular Dysfunctions
3) Oculomotor Dysfunctions
4) Accommodative Dysfunctions
5) Spatial Orientation
Assess concussion-related visual deficits using the King David test and developmental eye movement test, plus convergence, ocular motor function, Maddox rod, and stereo testing for referrals.
This section is full of demonstrations of activities that you can start using with your patients today!
This section is full of demonstrations of activities that you can start using with your patients today!
This sections discusses when a referral is warranted and specific counseling tips to help patients cope with their symptoms. You will find additional handouts attached in the "downloadable materials" section.
Review of 3 cased co-managed with other medical professionals.
This interactive course for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and athletic trainers is focused on providing basic knowledge of the visual system in the concussed patient, along with practical tools for both assessment and treatment.
Learning Objectives:
Learn basics of ocular neuroanatomy.
Understand basic concepts regarding visual skills and visual processing.
Understand vision is more than 20/20.
Provide visual assessment tools to use post-brain injury.
Review visual dysfunctions and symptoms post-brain injury.
Provide practical visual rehabilitation treatment strategies and exercises within your scope of practice.
Understand the importance of creating multi-sensory activities that mimic real world conditions.
Discuss optometrists' role on the post-concussive management team.