Near Point of Convergence Deficits and Treatment Following Concussion: A Systematic Review.

CONCLUSIONS: The authors' main findings suggest that there is a moderate level of evidence that patients have impaired NPC up to several months postconcussion, and a low level of evidence that impairments can be successfully treated with oculomotor therapy. These findings should be cautiously evaluated; the studies are limited by weak/moderate quality, small sample sizes, varied methodology, and nonrandomized treatment groups. Future research should explore factors affecting convergence postconcussion and include randomized, controlled studies to determine if performing vision therapy improves visual measures and promotes recovery. PMID: 32131046 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Journal of Sport Rehabilitation - March 6, 2020 Category: Sports Medicine Tags: J Sport Rehabil Source Type: research