NORA has prepared a checklist to assist rehabilitation professionals (doctors, therapists, counselors, etc.) in determining the appropriateness of referring clients for neuro-optometric rehabilitation and treatment.
EXTERNALDIFFICULTIES
EYESIGHT
focusing
aiming (double vision
clarity (visual acuity)
visual field loss
COMFORT
dry eye
visual perception
vertigo
SPATIAL JUDGMENTS
walking
depth perception
visual midline shift
INTERNALSENSATIONS
BALANCE
PTVS
Post Concussive Syndrome
DIZZINESS
EYE MOVEMENTS
paresis & paralysis
nystagmus
convergence insufficiency
The treatment plan improves specific acquired vision dysfunctions determined by standardized diagnostic criteria. Treatment regimens encompass medically necessary non-compensatory lenses and prisms with and without occlusion and other appropriate rehabilitation. Behavioral observations during therapy sessions or medical examination, in-depth interviews and screening will provide information to rehabilitation professionals about potential visual and neuro-motor dysfunction, Following is a list of client symptoms and/or behaviors that may be reported or observed. If these symptoms are present, the client may be in the Post Trauma Vision Syndrome and/or the Visual Midline Shift Syndrome and should be referred for neuro-optometric rehabilitation.
