title: Neuro-optometric diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation following traumatic brain injuries: a brief overview.
abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) commonly impacts on the connections and interactions between signals from sensory, cognitive, motor and emotional systems and signals transmitted via both visual and non-visual retinal fiber pathways. The non-visual retinal pathways are actively involved in aspects of living, such as spatial orientation, auditory localization, circadian rhythm and motor function. Non-visual retinal signal processing and linkage dysfunctions require more than specialized neuro-ophthalmologic or traditional eye care evaluation. Neuro-optometric techniques, such as discussed herein, are necessary to test the complex, often overlooked interrelationships among these systems. As part of a multi-disciplinary approach, neuro-optometric intervention is an essential consideration for the optimal diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation following a TBI.
authors.affiliation: mindeyeconnection@msn.com <mindeyeconnection@msn.com>
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Zelinsky
mesh_terms: D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D001931:Brain Mapping / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000379:methods*; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000379:methods*; D012160:Retina / Q000293:injuries / Q000502:physiology / Q000503:physiopathology*