09/06/2025
Concussions don’t just affect memory or balance—they often affect vision, too. Research shows that up to 70% of concussion patients experience visual problems after their injury.
🔎 Why Vision Is Affected After Concussion
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) that disrupts how the brain processes information. Since more than 50% of the brain’s pathways are involved in vision, even a mild concussion can interfere with how the eyes and brain work together.
👀 Common post-concussion vision problems include:
• Blurry or double vision
• Difficulty focusing or shifting focus
• Eye strain and headaches
• Light sensitivity (photophobia)
• Problems with reading, tracking, or concentrating on near tasks
• Motion sensitivity (dizziness or nausea when moving the head/eyes)
🧐 Why Comprehensive Visual Assessments Matter
Many concussion evaluations only test eyesight (20/20 acuity) but miss how the visual system functions. Patients can pass a basic eye chart test and still struggle with reading, screen time, or returning to school/work.
A neuro-optometric assessment looks deeper into:
• Eye teaming (binocular vision)
• Eye tracking
• Focusing (accommodation)
• Visual processing and integration
👉 If you or your child has had a concussion and still struggles with headaches, reading, or concentration, it may not just be “in your head”—it could be your vision.
📅 Book a comprehensive visual assessment at Bright Eyes Vision Clinic and take the next step toward full recovery.❤️🩹
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