The use of Telemedicine provides an educational model in neuro-ophthalmic disorders requiring neurorehabilitation. This model reviews the neuroanatomy of the disorder allowing those training in visual rehabilitation to have a clear picture of the neurologic process. This increases awareness of eye care professionals regarding symptoms of potentially serious neurologic conditions. Additionally, telemedicine increases access to care for patients otherwise excluded from these services and familiarizes rehabilitative health care professionals with visual disability from brain injury.
Live interaction is provided.
These disorders are difficult to grasp as they often involve unusual eye movements. Interaction with patient, family and rehabilitative team allows vision disorders to be added to multidisciplinary rehabilitation approach to the patient.