At Outreach Vision, we provide neuro-optometric rehabilitation, a crucial service for those recovering from neurological incidents like traumatic brain injuries or strokes. Our program addresses visual disorders often accompanying these conditions, such as double vision, balance, and visual information processing.
With a focus on enhancing visual functionality and quality of life, our tailored rehabilitation strategies play a pivotal role in the overall neurological recovery of our patients.
Introducing Impact Concussion Testing
Integral to this process is our implementation of ImPACT concussion testing, a sophisticated assessment tool for understanding and managing the visual implications of concussions.
Comparing brain function before and after the injury is crucial to accurately assess brain health post-concussion. ImPACT concussion testing provides vital before-and-after comparisons, measuring memory, reaction time, and processing speed.
Understanding ImPACT: Paving the Way to Recovery
ImPACT, an abbreviation for Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing, is a comprehensive computerized evaluation. It takes about 25 minutes and assesses attention span, memory, and problem-solving capabilities, both verbal and visual.
ImPACT serves two primary purposes:
- As a baseline test to establish pre-concussion performance levels.
- As a post-injury tool to compare against baseline test scores.
The Role of Baseline Testing
Baseline testing is critical in setting a benchmark for performance in a non-concussed state, ideally conducted before the onset of a sports season. Valid for up to two years, this test doesn't diagnose concussions, predict future concussions, or recognize past concussions. Instead, it provides a crucial pre-concussion snapshot for comparison with post-injury assessments.
This testing is crucial in evaluating a person's visual and cognitive functions following an injury. It's instrumental in paving your visual recovery journey, particularly in assessing the impact of the injury on your overall ocular health and visual processing capabilities.
Schedule Your ImPACT Test at Outreach Vision
It's important to note that ImPACT isn't just a diagnostic tool but a component in the broader concussion recovery assessment.
To learn more about how ImPACT concussion testing can benefit you or your loved ones, we invite you to schedule an appointment with us. Whether you're an athlete, student, or anyone seeking specialized concussion management, our team at Outreach Vision is here to provide the support and expertise you need for a safe and effective recovery.