Description

This one hour online presentation will provide an overview of why vision may be impacted along with basic ophthalmic terminology and occurrence of vision symptoms. The flow, along with instructions for particular tests, will be presented for an evidence-based, high-yield vision screening protocol for use by rehabilitation professionals. Based upon the screening results, criteria for when to refer for detailed vision evaluation will be provided. Typical residual vision problems will be presented, along the underlying neurology and primary associated symptom, followed by general aspects of management and types of vision rehabilitation providers.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Identify why vision might be impacted.
2. Review common ophthalmic terminology.
3. Describe elements of an evidence-based, high-yield vision screening protocol, including referral criteria and to whom to refer.
4. Review sensorimotor vision deficits including the underlying neurological correlates, primary vision symptoms, and generalized management options/providers.

Target Audience

This program is intended for Physicians and other clinical staff at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.

Faculty

Neera Kapoor, OD, MS
Clinical Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York University – School of Medicine

After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Toronto, Dr. Neera Kapoor graduated with a Masters of Vision Sciences, Doctor of Optometry, and Residency in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation, all at SUNY-College of Optometry in the mid-1990s.

She served as Chief of Vision Rehabilitation Services at SUNY-College of Optometry’s University Eye Center from June 2010 through early July 2015 and remained on faculty at SUNY-Optometry through early 2016. In early 2016, she transitioned from SUNY-Optometry to NYU-School of Medicine, where she holds the rank of Clinical Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine and provides clinical care as a neuro-optometrist at NYU-Langone Health's RUSK Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine. Dr. Kapoor has co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles, 10 textbook chapters, and 25 poster presentations, and has presented over 115 lectures regionally, nationally, and internationally, regarding vision and acquired brain injury.