Head Injury, Concussion And Vision
When a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion occurs, the impact extends far beyond the immediate trauma, often profoundly affecting your vision and how your brain processes the world around you.
We understand these intricate connections, and the debilitating issues you may be experiencing. You may have already seen countless health therapists and not found a solution yet. That’s why we provide specialised neuro-optometric assessments and care that provide you with answers AND solutions.
Why See an Optometrist After a Brain Injury or Concussion?
Vision is more than just seeing well, it’s a complex system that guides your balance, movement, and ability to interact with your environment.
A TBI or concussion can disrupt this delicate system, leading to symptoms like:
- Blurred or double vision
- Difficulty focusing or tracking objects
- Light sensitivity
- Headaches and eye strain
- Balance issues or feeling disoriented
- Trouble reading or concentrating
These symptoms often go undiagnosed or are misunderstood, which is why our unique expertise is invaluable in providing you with help and solutions.
Our Neuro-Optometric service
Our optometrists have undertaken specialised neuro-optometric training to provide a specialised level of care and assessments for those who have undergone this type of injury.
We don’t just check your vision; we investigates how your brain and eyes are working together (or not) after an injury.
Your optometrist will be looking at:
• Eye teaming and tracking abilities – how well your eyes work together and follow moving objects.
• Focusing accuracy and flexibility – how you are able to shift focus between near and far objects.
• Visual processing speed and perception to understand how quickly and accurately your brain interprets visual information.
• Visual field integrity – assessing if there are blind spots or areas of diminished vision.
• Balance and spatial awareness – understanding how visual input impacts your stability.
You will receive a customised treatment plan that may include:
• Therapeutic lenses to help reduce strain, improve focus, or alleviate double vision.
• Specialised filters that manage light sensitivity and improve visual comfort in challenging environments.
• Neuro-optometric vision therapy exercises that retrain your visual system, improve eye movements, enhance visual processing, and integrate vision with other sensory systems. This therapy aims to restore skills essential for daily activities, reading, and balance.
Collaborative care for the best recovery
We believe in a holistic approach to recovery.
We co-manage your care with other healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists and occupational therapists to ensure your visual rehabilitation is seamlessly integrated into your recovery.
Early intervention is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Even if symptoms aren’t immediately apparent after a TBI or concussion, a neuro-optometric evaluation can detect subtle visual challenges and develop effective treatment earlier.
Don’t let undiagnosed visual issues hinder your recovery.
