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June 19, 2020 Pediatricians Online

Headballs can affect eye function

Headers are an integral part of football. Safety concerns have changed the rules among minors in many countries, including the United States. © Mikkel Bigandt - Fotolia.com A study...
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Concussions
May 25, 2020 The British Journal of Ophthalmology

The King-Devick Color Contrast Sensitivity Chart in AMD

View as PDF Take-Home Message The visual acuity of 85 patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was evaluated in a single study visit and compared with healthy controls. The...
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Neurological Function
May 19, 2020 EyeNet - American Academy of Ophthalmology

Concussion Care: Searching for Better Science

View as PDF MULTIFACETED APPROACH. Adding vestibular therapy to visual therapy-shown here with (left) a Brock string and (right) a Marsden ball-can boost recovery The number of diagnosed concussions...
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Concussions
April 1, 2020 The Hearing Journal

Concussion Management: The Role for Audiology

Authors: Kraus, Nina PhD; White-Schwoch, Travis Concussions have captured the public interest. Many scientists and physicians are on the quest for a gold standard test that can objectively identify...
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Concussions, Research
February 13, 2020 United Press International, Inc.

Heading in soccer may adversely affect eye function

The results add to existing knowledge of brain injuries associated with sports, especially those with frequent potential trauma to the head, researchers say. Feb. 13 (UPI) — “Heading” the...
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Concussions, Youth Athletes
February 13, 2020 Breitbart

Heading in soccer may adversely affect eye function

Feb. 13 (UPI) — “Heading” the ball is a fundamental part of soccer, but concerns over safety have changed the way the game is played at the youth level...
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Concussions, Neurological Function
February 13, 2020 Drugs.com

Subconcussive Head Impacts May Affect Neuro-Ophthalmologic Function

THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2020 — Repetitive subconcussive head impacts may cause short-term impairment of neuro-ophthalmologic function, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in JAMA Ophthalmology. Madeleine K....
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Concussions, Neurological Function
February 13, 2020 Physicians Weekly

Subconcussive Head Impacts May Affect Neuro-Ophthalmologic Function

THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Repetitive subconcussive head impacts may cause short-term impairment of neuro-ophthalmologic function, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in JAMA Ophthalmology....
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Concussions, Neurological Function
January 17, 2020 Healio Primary Care Optometry News

BLOG: Ocular biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease

Leonard V. Messner by Leonard V. Messner OD, FAAO Alzheimer’s disease is a global disease of central nervous system dysfunction. Although public discourse about it tends to focus on...
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Neurological Function, Optometry