Subconcussive head impacts affect neuro-ophthalmologic function

Neuro-ophthalmologic function is affected by subconcussive head impacts which may affect individuals participating in contact sports, according to a randomized clinical trial.
“The data from this randomized clinical trial confirm previous findings on the oculomotor impairment after subconcussive head impacts and generate new evidence that repetitive subconcussive head impacts can impair neuro-ophthalmologic function,” the study authors wrote.
Participants were aged 18 to 26 years with at least 5 years of soccer ball heading experience. Thirty-six were randomized to a soccer ball

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