Article Aug. 9, 2023 Pediatric Nearsightedness Cases on the Rise Myopia, otherwise known as nearsightedness, is the leading cause of visual impairment in children worldwide, according to the National Institutes of Health. Recommended Content Vision Center of Excellence Public Health Childrens Health
Article Aug. 2, 2023 Registries Deliver Valuable Data for Sensory Injury Research DOD/VA hearing and vision injury databases help researchers advance health for service members and vets. Recommended Content Warfighter Brain Health Hub Vision Center of Excellence Hearing Center of Excellence
Video July 20, 2023 Living with Low Vision (audio description) People with low vision can regain or maintain their independence and quality of life through low vision services. Recommended Content Vision Center of Excellence Vision Rehabilitation Resources
Technical Document July 5, 2023 DHA Practice Recommendation Dizziness with TBI .PDF | 360.12 KB This PR will assist eye care providers in evaluating patients presenting with dizziness or vertigo and confirmed history of concussion or TBI of any severity. In some cases of severe TBI, this PR may be applied at a later stage when the patient sufficiently recovers. Recommended Content Vision Center of Excellence
Article June 21, 2023 How Cyber and IT Warriors Fight Sensory Injuries Cyber and IT warriors may develop somewhat unique vision and hearing injuries due to their duties and workspaces. Recommended Content Warfighter Brain Health Hub Vision Center of Excellence Public Health
Video June 2, 2023 Screening for Oculomotor Dysfunction following Traumatic Brain Injury (audio description) This video demonstrates how to perform tests to screen for oculomotor dysfunctions following TBI (Accommodative Amplitude via the push-up method; Near Point Convergence (NPC), and Saccades/Pursuits) and gives instructions for the proper coding procedures. Recommended Content Vision Center of Excellence Provider Resources
Video June 2, 2023 Screening for Near Point of Convergence (audio description) This video is one of three video series that demonstrates how to perform tests to screen for oculomotor dysfunctions following TBI (Near Point of Convergence, Accommodative Amplitude via the push-up method, and Saccades/Pursuits). This video is specific to Screening for Near Point of Convergence (NPC). (video descriptive version) Recommended Content Vision Center of Excellence Provider Resources
Video June 2, 2023 Screening for Accommodative Amplitude via the Push-up Method (audio description) This video is one of three video series that demonstrates how to perform tests to screen for oculomotor dysfunctions following TBI (Near Point of Convergence, Accommodative Amplitude via the push-up method, and Saccades/Pursuits). Recommended Content Vision Center of Excellence Provider Resources
Video June 2, 2023 Screening for Saccades/Pursuits (audio description) This video is one of three video series that demonstrates how to perform tests to screen for oculomotor dysfunctions following TBI (Near Point of Convergence, Accommodative Amplitude via the push-up method, and Saccades/Pursuits). (video descriptive version) Recommended Content Vision Center of Excellence Provider Resources
Video May 18, 2023 Activities of Daily Living (audio description) Activities of Daily Living are activities necessary for maintaining an independent lifestyle with a high quality of life. Recommended Content Vision Center of Excellence Vision Rehabilitation Resources
Video May 4, 2023 Living with Low Vision People with low vision can regain or maintain their independence and quality of life through low vision services. Recommended Content Vision Center of Excellence Vision Rehabilitation Resources
Video April 18, 2023 Activities of Daily Living Activities of Daily Living are activities necessary for maintaining an independent lifestyle with a high quality of life. Recommended Content Vision Center of Excellence Vision Rehabilitation Resources
Article April 17, 2023 Concussion Protocols Aid Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery Whether on the sport field or the battlefield, the Defense Health Agency is the global leader in research on the effects of concussion—known as mild traumatic brain injury—in the military. Its research has fueled the development of protocols to help providers assess and treat concussion from initial injury to acute and post-acute medical settings, ... Recommended Content Warfighter Brain Health Hub Psychological Health Center of Excellence Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence Hearing Center of Excellence Vision Center of Excellence Be a Brain Warrior: Protect. Treat. Optimize. Traumatic Brain Injury
Technical Document Aug. 1, 2022 DHA Practice Recommendation Ocular Evaluation and Disposition after Suspected Laser Exposure .PDF | 969.81 KB This Practice Recommendation (PR) provides information and instructions for medical providers responsible for Service members following a suspected directed energy (DE) exposure involving the visual system. Recommended Content Vision Center of Excellence Provider Resources
Video June 2, 2021 Stay Sight and Sound Ready Stay sight and sound ready by protecting your vision and hearing, getting routine exams, and telling your doctor when you're having problems. Recommended Content Public Health Hearing Center of Excellence Vision Center of Excellence