Last week, Dr. Ho presented “Concussion for the Primary Care Optometrist” at her local optometric society meeting (http://www.midtnods.com). This continuing education seminar provided clinical pearls and signs of the types of vision problems that occur following a concussion.Concussions are considered mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) and are responsible for 7500 yearly ER visits in Tennessee… Continue reading Vision Problems in Concussion
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Changes in Visual Perception: What Is Neuro-optometry?
Neuro-optometry aims to address functional disruptions resulting from damaged communication from the eye to the brain usually from acquired brain injury (ABI) including trauma, stroke, tumors, and concussions. These patients may have one or multiple symptoms affecting vision, balance, mobility, and ability to complete daily activities. Functional Vision problems following an ABI Loss of visual fields… Continue reading Changes in Visual Perception: What Is Neuro-optometry?