Neurology Advisor by Lauren Biscaldi 10/20/2021
Adolescent and young adult patients with concussion who have a receded near point of convergence (NPC) breakpoint on initial evaluation are more likely to experience an increased burden of concussion symptoms, according to research results published in Vision Research.
Because concussion profiles may provide some useful clinical insights for the care of adolescents and young adults who experience concussion, researchers compared both the clinical and injury characteristics of patients who were assessed within 14 days of concussion and those who demonstrated and did not demonstrate a receded NPC (>6 cm) breakpoint. Investigators hypothesized that patients who did demonstrate a receded NPC breakpoint would experience a greater symptom burden and longer recovery.
Full Article: Near Point of Convergence Response Can Foretell Concussion Severity