Optometry: Open Access
Open Access

Abstract

Background/Aim: Vision impairments are often associated with brain injuries and may be combined with other multiple impairments, but evaluating these patients in order to identify the presence of vision-related problems can be challenging. Sometimes the deficits are difficult to identify because they are subtle; sometimes they are difficult to assess because the patient may be non-verbal or unable to respond to conventional testing methods. Content: This presentation will address clinical pearls and useful approaches for evaluating and managing children or adults who have suffered vision loss or impairment due to brain injury and may have other impairments complicating the examination process as well. Implications: The goal of this presentation is to share the development of useful approaches and techniques gained from over 30 years of experience in the clinical and rehabilitative care of brain injury patients of all ages in both hospital-based and privatepractice settings.

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