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Old 03-25-2014, 04:27 PM
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Laura,

Your description sounds more like a neurological exam. Was it done by an MD ? A Neuro Psychological Assessment is usually done by a PhD in psychology with additional training in Neuro Psychology. They will not usually do any medical tests like the eye tests. The first test you mentioned about following the pen is a Horizontal Gaze test to check for nystagmus. It is a classic medical test for brain function. They are looking for whether the eye moves smoothly or jerks as it tries to follow the object. A Neuro Psych would not normally do such a test.

It sounds like your doctor is thorough. Many docs do not do a comprehensive neurological exam.
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