--- title: | Optometry description: Optometry | --- [![king devi cktest](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/King_Devick_Test_July_2016_Files/Images/logo.png?width=215&height=145&name=logo.png "king devi cktest")](http://kingdevicktest.com/) - [844-606-7513](tel:844-606-7513) - [**Tutorials**](http://kingdevicktest.com/tutorials) - [Buy Now](http://kingdevicktest.com/buy-now/) - [Home](http://kingdevicktest.com/) - [About Us](http://kingdevicktest.com/about/) - [Leadership](http://kingdevicktest.com/leadership/) - [Products](http://kingdevicktest.com/products/) - [Press Kit](http://kingdevicktest.com/press-kit/) - [Concussions](http://kingdevicktest.com/concussions/) - [Understanding Concussions](http://kingdevicktest.com/understanding-concussions/) - [How King-Devick Test Works](http://kingdevicktest.com/how-king-devick-test-works/) - [Education and Tutorials](http://kingdevicktest.com/education-and-tutorials/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](http://kingdevicktest.com/concussions/faq/) - [KDTOS Online](https://kingdevicktestapp.com/Account/LogOn) - [Reading](http://kingdevicktest.com/for-reading/) - [Clinical](http://kingdevicktest.com/clinical-use/) - [Research](http://kingdevicktest.com/research/) - [Concussion](http://kingdevicktest.com/research/concussion/) - [Reading](http://kingdevicktest.com/research/reading/) - [Neurological Function](http://kingdevicktest.com/research/neurological-function/) - [News](http://kingdevicktest.com/news/) - [Press](http://kingdevicktest.com/category/press/) - [Blog](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/blog) - [Contact Us](http://kingdevicktest.com/contact/) - [844-606-7513](tel:844-606-7513) - [**Tutorials**](http://kingdevicktest.com/tutorials) - [Buy Now](http://kingdevicktest.com/buy-now/) [![king devi cktest](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/King_Devick_Test_July_2016_Files/Images/logo.png?width=215&height=145&name=logo.png "king devi cktest")](http://kingdevicktest.com/) - [Home](http://kingdevicktest.com/) - [About Us](http://kingdevicktest.com/about/) - [Leadership](http://kingdevicktest.com/leadership/) - [Products](http://kingdevicktest.com/products/) - [Press Kit](http://kingdevicktest.com/press-kit/) - [Concussions](http://kingdevicktest.com/concussions/) - [Understanding Concussions](http://kingdevicktest.com/understanding-concussions/) - [How King-Devick Test Works](http://kingdevicktest.com/how-king-devick-test-works/) - [Education and Tutorials](http://kingdevicktest.com/education-and-tutorials/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](http://kingdevicktest.com/concussions/faq/) - [KDTOS Online](https://kingdevicktestapp.com/Account/LogOn) - [Reading](http://kingdevicktest.com/for-reading/) - [Clinical](http://kingdevicktest.com/clinical-use/) - [Research](http://kingdevicktest.com/research/) - [Concussion](http://kingdevicktest.com/research/concussion/) - [Reading](http://kingdevicktest.com/research/reading/) - [Neurological Function](http://kingdevicktest.com/research/neurological-function/) - [News](http://kingdevicktest.com/news/) - [Press](http://kingdevicktest.com/category/press/) - [Blog](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/blog) - [Contact Us](http://kingdevicktest.com/contact/) - [Home](http://kingdevicktest.com/) - [About Us](http://kingdevicktest.com/about/) - [Concussions](http://kingdevicktest.com/concussions/) - [Reading](http://kingdevicktest.com/for-reading/) - [Clinical](http://kingdevicktest.com/clinical-use/) - [Research](http://kingdevicktest.com/research/) - [News](http://kingdevicktest.com/news/) - [Contact Us](http://kingdevicktest.com/contact/) - [Buy Now](http://kingdevicktest.com/buy-now/) # blog.kingdevicktest.com - [News](http://kingdevicktest.com/news/) - [Press](http://kingdevicktest.com/category/press/) - [Blog](https://kingdevicktest-2411318.hs-sites.com/blog) - Apr 14 2015 - [0](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/2015/04/14/how-vision-can-help-diagnose-concussions#comments-listing) ## [How vision can help diagnose concussions](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/2015/04/14/how-vision-can-help-diagnose-concussions) - April 14 2015 [Concussions](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/concussions), [Optometry](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/optometry), [Press](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/press) - [0](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/2015/04/14/how-vision-can-help-diagnose-concussions#comments-listing) [Concussions](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/concussions), [Optometry](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/optometry), [Press](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/press) “For decades, optometrists have used the King-Devick test to aid in the diagnosis of ocular motor dysfunction and a need for vision therapy,” says Marc Taub, OD, MS, FAAO, FCOVD, chief of vision therapy and rehabilitation and supervisor of the residency program in pediatrics and vision therapy at Southern College of Optometry. “It is reliable and easy to perform in patients of any age or cognitive ability. [Read More ›](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/2015/04/14/how-vision-can-help-diagnose-concussions) - Nov 12 2014 - [0](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/2014/11/12/vision-based-testing-vital-for-concussion-screening#comments-listing) ## [Vision-based testing vital for concussion screening](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/2014/11/12/vision-based-testing-vital-for-concussion-screening) - November 12 2014 [Concussions](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/concussions), [Optometry](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/optometry), [Press](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/press) - [0](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/2014/11/12/vision-based-testing-vital-for-concussion-screening#comments-listing) [Concussions](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/concussions), [Optometry](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/optometry), [Press](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/press) Dr. Leong [called a recent article published in ](http://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(14)70111-5/abstract)*[The](http://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(14)70111-5/abstract)**[Lancet Neurology ](http://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(14)70111-5/abstract)*[a must-read](http://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(14)70111-5/abstract). "It highlights the important role of optometry, saying that vision-based testing is vital in managing all forms of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and provides a sensitive approach for sideline or post-injury concussion screening." [Read More ›](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/2014/11/12/vision-based-testing-vital-for-concussion-screening) - Sep 11 2014 - [0](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/2014/09/11/concussion-head-games-why-brain-research-and-baseline-testing-should-inspire-a-public-cry-for-action#comments-listing) ## [Concussion Head Games - Why brain research and baseline testing should inspire a public cry for action](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/2014/09/11/concussion-head-games-why-brain-research-and-baseline-testing-should-inspire-a-public-cry-for-action) - September 11 2014 [Concussions](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/concussions), [Optometry](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/optometry), [Press](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/press), [Video](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/video) - [0](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/2014/09/11/concussion-head-games-why-brain-research-and-baseline-testing-should-inspire-a-public-cry-for-action#comments-listing) [Concussions](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/concussions), [Optometry](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/optometry), [Press](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/press), [Video](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/video) Specifically, we are recommending that the King-DevickTest be performed by all Doctors who work with children, especially Doctors of Optometry to establish baseline for all patients, especially for young children and teens who are at higher risk. [Read More ›](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/2014/09/11/concussion-head-games-why-brain-research-and-baseline-testing-should-inspire-a-public-cry-for-action) - Aug 18 2014 - [0](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/2014/08/18/visual-tracking-problems-and-silent-concussions-why-parents-the-public-and-optometrists-need-to-know#comments-listing) ## [Visual tracking problems and silent concussions - WHY parents, the public and Optometrists need to know](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/2014/08/18/visual-tracking-problems-and-silent-concussions-why-parents-the-public-and-optometrists-need-to-know) - August 18 2014 [Concussions](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/concussions), [Optometry](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/optometry), [Press](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/press), [Video](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/video) - [0](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/2014/08/18/visual-tracking-problems-and-silent-concussions-why-parents-the-public-and-optometrists-need-to-know#comments-listing) [Concussions](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/concussions), [Optometry](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/optometry), [Press](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/press), [Video](https://info.kingdevicktest.com/topic/video) Therefore, knowing that concussions can be identified 100% of the time with the King-Devick Test, here is another question for parents and the public to ask. Why are we not routinely administering the King-Devick Testing on children, 6 years and older, so that their optometric record establishes baseline in saccadic eye movement? 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