Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

 Optometric Physicians play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)-related visual disorders. Here are some key aspects: Diagnosis 1. Visual Acuity: Optometric Physicians assess visual acuity to identify any changes or deficiencies. 2. Visual Field: They evaluate the visual field to detect any defects or abnormalities. 3. Oculomotor Function: Optometric Physicians assess eye movements, tracking, and alignment. 4. Sensory Processing: They evaluate the patient's sensory processing, including visual perception and integration. Treatment 1. Rehabilitative Therapy: Optometric physicians provide rehabilitative therapy to improve visual function, including visual acuity, visual field, and oculomotor function. 2. Compensatory Strategies: They teach patients compensatory strategies to adapt to visual deficiencies. 3. Prism Lenses: Optometric Physicians may prescribe prism lenses to alleviate symptoms such as double vision. 4. Vision Therapy: They provide vision therapy to improve visual processing, visual perception, and visual integration. Collaboration 1. Interdisciplinary Care: Optometric Physicians work with other healthcare professionals, such as neurologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists, to provide comprehensive care. 2. Referral: They refer patients to other specialists when necessary. Resources 1. American Optometric Association (AOA): The AOA provides guidelines and resources for optometric physicians working with TBI patients.

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JAMA Ophthalmology

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78% of participants with mild traumatic brain injury exhibited deficits in ocular motor function and/or the primary visual pathway; machine learning identifying posterior visual pathway deficits in 70%.

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