Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits after Acquired Brain Injury

This seminar is designed for therapists and assistants (occupational, physical, speech) who work with the acquired brain injury population.

This seminar is designed to help therapists develop a comprehensive understanding of vision deficits commonly associated with acquired brain injury. Included will be the most common vision disorders and basic pathologies of the visual system, as well as their functional implications. A vision screening program will be suggested and there will be a hands-on laboratory to work with the screening equipment. Treatment options will be discussed at length, including optical, non-optical and visual rehabilitation. Details will be provided about establishing a vision rehabilitation service for both inpatient and outpatient services.

1. Understanding Common Vision Deficits Associated with ABI
2. Understanding Common Visual Pathologies
3. Vision Screening

1. Optometric Treatment
2. Intervention Techniques for Therapists