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Question 1

what types of visual deficits may be seen in individuals with neurologic disorders?

Answer 1

poor eyesight
diplopia
cortical blindness

Question 2

how is homonymous hemianopsia distinguished from hemi neglect?

Answer 2

homonymous hemianopsia - vision system is impaired. person cannot see in the affected visual field.

hemi neglect - person can still see they just don’t pay attention to that side.

Question 3

what intervention strategy can be provided to individuals with homonymous hemianopsia?

Answer 3

visual scanning interventions. having the patient follow your finger or hold out an object in front of the patient and have them follow it to that side.