A Comparison of Dynamic Vision Between College Athletes & Controls
A Comparison of Dynamic Vision Between College Athletes & Controls
The purpose of this study is to establish baseline reference values for tests of static and dynamic visual acuity and gaze stabilization in collegiate athletes and non-athletes, and to determine if there are differences in vision scores between collegiate athletes and non-athletes with and without a history of concussion.
An IRB-approved human subjects study (IRB-FY 20-339) was designed to investigate dynamic vision pre-and post-concussion in collegiate athletes. In addition to examining if there are changes in objective tests of dynamic vision after concussion, it is important to determine if there are baseline differences in dynamic vision objective tests when comparing collegiate athletes and similar-aged controls. Dynamic vision will be assessed through the administration of the Dynamic Visual Acuity (DVA) test and the Gaze Stabilization Test (GST). Baseline testing of GST and DVA is performed using the Bertec Vision Advantage TM system. Athletes are eligible to participate if they are currently enrolled students, actively participating on specified teams, provide consent to participate, and are able to complete the testing protocol. Non-athlete control subjects are students enrolled in a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program and serve as a sample of convenience.
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