Optometrys' Role In The Rehabilitation Of Closed Head Trauma Patients.

The rehabilitation of closed head trauma patients is one of the fastest growing
specialty areas in optometry. Due to the countless advances in medical technology, CHT patients are living longer and have an even greater need for rehabilitation. "It is estimated that approximately 75% of the patients who survive head trauma and strokes require some form of rehabilitation. The major goal of rehabilitation is to make the patient more independent so they can re-enter their former occupation or be trained for a new one. Optometrists are uniquely qualified members of the rehabilitation team who can co-manage the overall rehab. of the patient by minimizing visual problems as well as consulting other members of the rehab team.