TorontoPMR 2018 - 13:50-14:10 - Vision Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury: An evidence-based method of rehabilitation |
Functional Oculo-Visual Disorders in Traumatic Brain Injury
Friday, November 16th 13:50-14:10
Speakers: Dr. Angela Peddle, Optometrist, Elite Vision Therapy Centre
Friday, November 16th 13:50-14:10
Speakers: Dr. Angela Peddle, Optometrist, Elite Vision Therapy Centre
Description:
This presentation will review how the visual system can be impacted during a traumatic brain injury, with a review of system pathways and anatomy. Evidence-based research on vision therapy will be discussed, and how vision therapy can be a successful part of the rehabilitation team. Clinical pearls on identifying post-trauma vision syndromes and those in need of vision therapy will be emphasized.-- The session will be of value to physiatrists, family physicians, medical students, residents, and rehabilitation teams (physiotherapy, occupational therapy).
Objectives: At the end of the session, the participants will be able to...
-- 1. Identify the signs and symptoms of post-trauma vision syndrome
-- 2. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the visual system and how it can be impacted during a brain injury
-- 3. Review evidence based research on vision therapy
Objectives: At the end of the session, the participants will be able to...
-- 1. Identify the signs and symptoms of post-trauma vision syndrome
-- 2. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the visual system and how it can be impacted during a brain injury
-- 3. Review evidence based research on vision therapy