Clinical Application of Eye Movements

In both traumatic brain injury and neurodegenerative disease, functional deficits can remain hidden until carefully provoked through targeted examination. Eye movements-voluntary, reflexive, and integrated with multiple neural systems-offer a direct, quantifiable link to brain function. The Clinical Applications of Eye Movements program, taught by Professor Frederick R. Carrick, begins with a 50-hour immersion in examination mastery. You'll learn to localize neurological dysfunction through precise oculomotor testing, assess the integration of cortical, subcortical, and cerebellar networks, and develop rehabilitation protocols tied directly to anatomical and physiological findings. The Advanced Clinical Applications course builds on this foundation, challenging you to manage complex cases with multi-level diagnostic integration, nuanced interpretation of abnormal findings, and advanced therapeutic design. You'll leave with a sharpened ability to uncover overlooked deficits, connect them to specific neural structures, and implement interventions that meaningfully improve patient function. By completing both, you'll gain a rare level of clinical precision-capable of turning subtle signs into clear, actionable care plans.