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  1. Advancing Modules
  2. 12: Vision after stroke
  3. Case 1: Vince and Nigel
  4. Visual tests

Visual tests

The patient should then undergo tests for eye movement problems, visual field loss and visual neglect. Assessment of eye movements is covered in detail in one of the other scenarios in this module.

Visual field loss

Read the PDF file and then watch the video clips.

How to carry out a Confrontation Visual Field Assessment [PDF, 86KB]

Visual disorders: assessing fitness to drive – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Visual neglect

Read the PDF file and then watch the video clips.

How to carry out a Visual Neglect Test (Line Cancellation Test) [PDF, 38KB]

Ocular history Functional assessment

Page last reviewed: 29 Jul 2021

Case 1: Vince and NigelMultidisciplinary team meeting notesWhat is visual field loss?What is visual neglect?What happens next?Multidisciplinary team action planOcular historyVisual testsFunctional assessmentCase notes – results of visual screeningDiagnosisWhat now for Vince and Nigel?Information and adviceTreatmentFollow upOther sources of supportSummaryKey messages
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