Visual Impairment vs Visuospatial Neglect

Question 1

able to move head and eyes past midline

Answer 1

visual impairment

Question 2

spontaneously attempts to orient to stim on involved side

Answer 2

visual impairment

Question 3

can compensate

Answer 3

visual impairment

Question 4

likely aware of deficits, can learn and carry over skills and strategies

Answer 4

visual impairment

Question 5

difficulty moving eyes/head past midline

Answer 5

neglect

Question 6

often found in resting position w head rotation and gaze preference away from neglected side

Answer 6

neglect

Question 7

will not orient to stim on involved side

Answer 7

neglect

Question 8

difficulty compensating

Answer 8

neglect

Question 9

usually lack of awareness, decreased carryover

Answer 9

neglect