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The Role of the Neuro-Rehabilitation Optometrist

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The multidisciplinary management of the patient with acquired brain injury (ABI) is critical in addressing all of the functional needs of the patient. It is often difficult to determine why a patient is reporting a specific difficulty. In such circumstances it is important that all members of the rehabilitation team be able to recognize when to make referrals to the appropriate professional. One of the main purposes of this chapter is to inform rehabilitative professionals about the components of the evaluation and management of ABI patients with vision dysfunctions.

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HAN, M.E. (2007). The Role of the Neuro-Rehabilitation Optometrist. In: Elbaum, J., Benson, D.M. (eds) Acquired Brain Injury. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-37575-5_8

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