Thanks to the Vision Help group for their new video on the Impact of Concussion on Vision.
Tag Archives | brain injury
New Information on Vision and Concussion
The research validated the King Devick test as a rapid sideline concussion test for youth athletes.
Concussion: How Your Vision Is Impacted – FREE WORKSHOP
Common visual problems association with traumatic brain injury. Rehabilitative vision therapy treatment for patients with brain injury are presented.
Optometry’s role increases in identifying, treating concussion
Visual pathways alone account for more than 50% of the brain’s pathways and, therefore, are commonly affected in concussion
Former Avalanche enforcer Scott Parker battling effects of concussions
Nearly six years since he retired from the NHL as one of its toughest enforcers, Scott Parker is finding everyday life a more fearsome opponent than any he dropped the gloves against…
Larry Fitzgerald – NFL Spokesperson on Helmet Safety
Larry Fitzgerald – NFL Spokesperson on Helmet Safety
Concussion Screening Test
The King-Devick is an eye movement screening test and remediation program for reading. It is now being utilized as an on-the-field screening test to detect atheltese who may have suffered a concussion
Vision Problems After Trautmatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Join me for a lecture on Vision Problems after Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Vision rehabilitation can frequently improve visual processing, tracking, eye-hand coordination and balance problems.
Vision Therapy Externs & SECO
I just returned from a wonderful SECO (Southern Educational Council of Optometry)conference in Atlanta, GA. I love these meetings. Very well planned, organized and great education. The special part for me is to meet and teach new people who have little knowledge/experience in developmental vision & therapy; as well as to meet-up with friends and […]
Sports Concussions
Thanks to Dr. Nick Despoidis for bringing this excellent video to our attention. With sports injuries on the rise, especially in the area of brain injury & concussion, take a few minutes and learn more about brain injuries in sportse. Prevention and education is critical for parents and coaches. Baseline testing in the brain functioning […]