Vision on a letter chart is the least reliable test to see the effects of a concussion or mTBI. As concussion patients can experience vergence and accommodation dysfunctions along with oculomotor difficulties and abnormal egocentric spatial localisation, there are a number of tests outside of a normal testing procedure that can be used to find out if vision is affected post concussion. Although not exhaustive, this workshop will look at easy to implement extra testing to ascertain if and what part of a concussion patient’s vision is negatively affected by the injury.
Learning Objectives:
- To develop a thorough Case History for concussion patients, including the BIVSS and symptoms in SCAT5.
- To be competent in testing for Patterned Glare, dynamic VA, vergence, accommodation and oculomotor skills which can all be affected by a concussion.
- To be aware of what abnormal egocentric spatial localisation is and how to test for it in concussion patients (or patients with dizziness or vertigo).
