Concussions and Other Traumatic Brain Injury

When a person experiences a traumatic brain injury, the results can be quite debilitating.  Rehabilitation for the patient requires a multi-disciplinary team, most often including a neuro-optometrist. 

The majority of individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries have some form of visual sensory and oculomotor dysfunction. (Brain Injury Medicine: Principles and Practice, Ross Zafonte, MD)   Symptoms can include light sensitivity, difficulty with motion in the periphery, spatial confusion, dizziness/balance problems, nausea, blurred vision, headaches, eyestrain, double vision, poor reading comprehension, or difficulty looking at screens.  

When these vision problems are not dealt with, it creates a significant gap in the rehabilitative process that interferes with recovery. But because vision is learned, deficiencies can be retrained.  Whether it’s a U of MN Athlete, an Army soldier, someone who slipped on the ice, or a kid who got hurt on the playground, head trauma patients can benefit from neuro-optometric rehabilitation to regain their visual abilities and rebuild their lives.

Is a vision problem getting in the way of your concussion recovery?  

Traumatic Brain Injury Visual Symptoms Checklist

Contact Dr. Les to discuss you vision concerns, ask any questions or to set up an appointment.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Learn To See Vision Clinic

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