Neuro-optometry/neuro-ophthalmology

[bigdan]

Eye folks-
Can you guys please offer some insight on the neurooptometric and neuroophthalamic aspects of the treatment continuua?
I am trying to put together an article on how occupational therapists can better use the resources of eye care professionals when treating inviduals who have suffered strokes. I know of some extra training that ODs can get (FCOVD) and associations they can join - NORA, I think. But what should one look for in a well trained MD? What will the neuroophthalamic exam/treament do for an individual post-stroke.
Thanks in advance!

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[Andrew_Doan]

Originally posted by bigdan
Eye folks-
Can you guys please offer some insight on the neurooptometric and neuroophthalamic aspects of the treatment continuua?
I am trying to put together an article on how occupational therapists can better use the resources of eye care professionals when treating inviduals who have suffered strokes. I know of some extra training that ODs can get (FCOVD) and associations they can join - NORA, I think. But what should one look for in a well trained MD? What will the neuroophthalamic exam/treament do for an individual post-stroke.
Thanks in advance!

Hi Bigdan,

One aspect in the care of post-stroke patients that I think can be quite helpful in rehabilitation is the assessment of visual field loss if the stoke has affected the occipital cortex or visual system. This is best done by kinetic Goldmann visual fields. In addition, if there is significant visual field loss, then we often refer the patients to a low vision specialist who is familiar with devices that can help patients with visual impairments.

Here at Iowa, both the Low Vision and neuro-ophthalmology services are involved in the care of post-stroke patients.