Browsing University of Waterloo by Supervisor "Dalton, Kristine"
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Development of sports-specific classification for Paralympic skiers with visual impairment
(University of Waterloo, 2020-05-28)Introduction: The Paralympic Games are not only a platform for athletes with disabilities to achieve their dreams, but the Games also play a major role in changing societal attitudes towards people with disabilities and ... -
Investigation of vision strategies used in a dynamic visual acuity task
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-24)Purpose: Dynamic visual acuity (DVA), the ability to resolve fine details of a moving target, requires spatial resolution and accurate oculomotor control. Individuals who engage in activities in highly dynamic visual ... -
The Optometric Management of Concussion
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-31)Traumatic brain injury is a major public health problem that affects millions of people annually and hundreds of people experience brain injury daily. Many of these individuals develop visual symptoms. Optometrists play a ... -
Understanding concussion in para athletes with vision impairment
(University of Waterloo, 2023-02-15)Sports-related concussions occur in para sport as they do in able-bodied sport. There is evidence to suggest athletes with vision impairment (VI) may be more likely to sustain concussion injuries compared to athletes with ... -
The Validation of a Novel Dynamic Visual Acuity Test, and Examination of the Effects of Different Factors on Dynamic Visual Acuity
(University of Waterloo, 2018-05-22)Purpose: When a target is in motion, two thresholds can be measured: dynamic visual acuity (DVA, the smallest target size at which an observer can resolve target detail) and speed threshold (the fastest target speed at ... -
Visual Functions in Post-Concussion Syndrome
(University of Waterloo, 2018-10-24)Purpose: Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is a is a complex neurological disorder in which various concussion symptoms can last for weeks, months, or even years after sustaining the concussion. The PCS population has been ...