Alvin Chang, MD
Resident Physician
Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Claremont, California, United States
Curren E. Giberson, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician
Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Pomona, California, United States
Edward Anton, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Rochester,, Minnesota, United States
Caroline Schnakers, PhD
Associate Director, Research Institute
Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Pomona, California, United States
Valerie Quan, OD, FAAO
Chief of Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation and Associate Professor
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, California, United States
This preliminary study aims to evaluate the validity of the RightEye test in assessing neurological function in patients with concussion comparing its performance with an established test: the ImPACT test. The primary goal is to determine if the RightEye test can reliably offer results comparable to these established measures.
Design:
Our retrospective analyses involved a sample of 7 participants, all diagnosed with a concussion within the past year, who completed the RightEye test, and ImPACT test as part of their clinical evaluation. Exclusion criteria included pre-existing neurological or visual impairments and incomplete test data. Data were extracted from medical records, including demographic information and test scores. 7 participants (age 19-23) completed the RightEye test, which evaluates eye movements and visual-cognitive functions, and the ImPACT test assesses cognitive function and concussion severity. Data analysis involved calculating descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and comparative analysis to assess the relationships and differences between the RightEye and Impact tests.
Results:
Our results revealed a significant Spearman correlation between the total RE score and Impact visual memory (r=0.71;p< .05). When analyzing the data using total RE scores threshold (normal >75 vs. abnormal< 75), a significant difference in visual memory was also observed (Z=3.07; p< .05). However, no significant differences were found in total symptoms, verbal memory, visual-motor skills, reaction time, or impulse control.
Conclusions:
These preliminary findings indicate that the RightEye test may demonstrate validity in assessing neurological function. Limitations include a small sample size and an inconsistent timeline of administration of Right Eye testing, which may affect generalizability. Future research with larger samples is recommended to explore further the utility of the RightEye test in clinical and sports settings. Further research is ongoing to clarify the test's effectiveness and utility.
