Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association

Enhancing Neurological Recovery Through Vision Rehabilitation

2024 Annual Conference Speakers

Concussion Care: ODs Omitted From MD-Led Guidance

Optometry was left out of the conversation in a statement issued July 19, 2022, to provide guidance on screening, identifying and initiating clinical management of visual symptoms in pediatric patients after concussion. That frustrates DeAnn Fitzgerald, OD, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and president, Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA). “An integrated team approach that incorporates the training and expertise of a variety of professionals can play a vital role in rehabilitation. NORA stresses the importance of an interdisciplinary, integrated team approach in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of patients with concussions, stroke or other neurological deficits.” Published online by Women in Optometry (July 22, 2022)