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Technical Document Jun 19, 2024 DHA Practice Recommendation Post Concussion and mTBI .PDF | 2.98 MB This Practice Recommendation helps eye care providers. It helps them diagnose and treat patients of all ages with vision and eye movement problems after a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). It includes: A questionnaire about concussion/mTBI history*. Recommended steps for diagnosis and treatment. Tips for rehabilitation and referral ... Recommended Content Provider Resources Vision Center of Excellence
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