Therapy to Help Your Eyes Recover from a Concussion
If you’ve been diagnosed with a concussion after a fall, car accident, or sports injury, you’re not alone. Concussions, also called mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), are one of the most common brain injuries, and they often come with vision side effects that go unnoticed.
Research shows a large share of concussion patients, about 69% of adolescents and 50% of adults, develop vision problems tied to their injury. If you’ve been diagnosed with a concussion, a comprehensive eye exam near you can help determine if you have a vision problem that needs treatment.
At IndividualEyes, our eye doctors near you in Richmond Hill and Bolton offer customized concussion vision therapy and neuro-optometric rehabilitation. If you would like to learn more about our program, reach out to us. We’re always happy to answer your questions.
What Is a Concussion?
A concussion is an injury to the brain caused by a jolt or blow to the head. This injury causes damage in the cells of the brain and disrupts normal brain function.
Concussions occur when your brain suddenly moves around in your skull, making your neurons (the all-important messenger cells) stretch and even break. Damaged neurons have a harder time communicating, making it more difficult for the brain to function properly.
Common Concussion Symptoms
Concussions can affect the brain in various ways. Common symptoms include:
- Sensitivity to light, sound, & movement
- Headaches
- Memory issues
- Irritability
- Balance problems
- Visual processing problems
- Issues with sleeping
- Hormonal changes
- “Feeling different”
How Do Concussions Affect the Eyes?
Your eyes and your brain are closely connected. visual pathways run throughout the brain, and more brain regions process visual information than any other system. Because of this, concussions can cause problems with eye teaming, tracking, and focusing, which can affect your ability to read or play sports.
Vision problems related to concussions areThere’s a widespread distribution of visual pathways throughout the brain, and more areas of the brain are used to process visual information than any other system. As a result, concussions can cause problems with eye teaming, tracking, and focusing, which can impact your ability to read or play sports.
Vision problems related to concussions are often overlooked because they can show up in ways that seem unrelated to the eyes, such as headaches, memory problems, mood swings, and attention issues.
Common Concussion-Related Vision Problems
Even mild concussions can cause vision problems, including:
- Double vision
- Blurred vision
- Eye strain & fatigue
- Headaches that intensify with the use of the eyes
- Dizziness and nausea
- Difficulty tracking moving objects or loss of place when reading
- Light sensitivity
- Motion sensitivity
How Can Vision Rehabilitation Help?
Vision rehabilitation for concussions is different than standard vision therapy. While vision therapy improves the connection between the brain and the eyes, vision rehabilitation promotes recovery from mTBIs, physical disabilities, and other neurological issues like strokes.
These concussion vision therapy programs are highly individualized and use activities that retrain the neural process and improve the brain’s neuroplasticity.
If you’ve suffered a concussion or other traumatic brain injury, seek treatment as soon as possible. As with any rehabilitation program, the earlier you start, the more likely you’ll see positive improvements.
At IndividualEyes, our vision doctors near you provide personalized vision rehabilitation programs using activities designed to reduce visual symptoms and promote vision recovery. If you have questions about our programs or wonder if vision rehabilitation is what you need, please reach out.. We’re always here to help.
Why Choose IndividualEyes for Concussion Vision Rehabilitation
Choosing the right eye doctors near you matters, especially when you’re recovering from a brain injury. Our optometrists near you in Richmond Hill and Bolton bring experience helping patients recover from concussions and other neurological conditions.
• Individualized rehabilitation plans built around your specific symptoms
• Optometrists near you trained in neuro-optometric and vision therapy techniques
• Two convenient locations, each with a full eye exam and optical near you for glasses and sunglasses near you
• A caring team that explains every step of your recovery
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is concussion vision rehabilitation?
Concussion vision rehabilitation is a personalized therapy program that helps retrain the connection between your eyes and your brain after a concussion or other traumatic brain injury. It targets symptoms like double vision, blurred vision, eye strain, and trouble tracking objects.
How do I know if I need vision rehabilitation after a concussion?
If you have been diagnosed with a concussion and notice blurred or double vision, headaches that worsen with reading or screen use, dizziness, or trouble tracking moving objects, a comprehensive eye exam near you can determine whether vision rehabilitation is right for you.
Is concussion vision therapy the same as regular vision therapy?
No. Regular vision therapy improves how well your eyes and brain work together. Concussion vision rehabilitation is a more specialized program that also promotes recovery from mTBIs, physical disabilities, and other neurological issues like strokes.
How long does concussion vision rehabilitation take?
Recovery time depends on the severity of the concussion and how soon treatment begins. Starting rehabilitation as early as possible after diagnosis generally leads to faster, more positive results.
Where can I find concussion vision rehabilitation near me?
IndividualEyes offers concussion vision rehabilitation at both our Richmond Hill and Bolton locations. Our optometrists near you provide individualized care to help you recover from vision problems related to your concussion.
Ready to book? Call our Bolton clinic at 905-857-2773 or request an appointment online.
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