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Video Jun 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 Jun 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
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Article Apr 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
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