Vision deficits after TBI

The term traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to an injury to the brain caused not by degenerative or congenital causes but by an external physical force that may result in a diminished or altered state of consciousness.

Vision deficits after TBI in PRIMARYCITY

Causes of Traumatic brain injuries (TBI):

  • Motor vehicle accidents - whiplash
  • Falls
  • Gunshot wounds
  • Workplace injuries
  • Shaken baby syndrome
  • Child abuse
  • Sports injuries
  • Military actions

TBI caused by falls accounts for 40.5% of all traumatic brain injuries.

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Vision is a Bimodal System

There are 2 main pathways that carry visual information from the eye to the brain. The focal system which tells our brain what the object is we are looking at and the ambient system that tells us where that object is placed. They are designed to simultaneously process different types of visual information. Neither works in isolation of the other; both reinforce one another. A disconnected ambient system can cause balance problems and bumping into things.

What visual problems can be caused by traumatic brain injuries?

What visual problems can be caused by traumatic brain injuries?

Following are the several characteristics of post trauma vision syndrome (PTVS):

  • Binocular coordination dysfunctions which can cause double vision
  • Inability to perceive spatial relationships between objects
  • Difficulty fixating on object and following when it moves
  • Abnormal posture
  • Dizziness and balance problems
  • Poor visual memory
  • Poor concentration and visual attention
  • Difficulty with visually guided movements (bumping/tripping, knocking things over)
  • Light sensitivity also known as photophobia
  • Visual midline shift syndrome
  • Visual spatial difficulties

Common Questions

Every lobe of the brain is involved in processing visual information. Researchers have identified over 300 intracortical pathways linking 32 different cortical areas involved in vision function. More than half of our gray matter and multiple subcortical areas are involved in processing vision. There is more area of the brain dedicated to vision than to all the other senses combined. Therefore, trauma to our brain could result in vision disorders, in fact according to the Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation Association 90% of people will experience visual deficits following a traumatic brain injury. Call us today at 111-222-3333 to schedule a neuro optometric evaluation if you are experiencing vision problems following a traumatic brain injury. We are proud to be a leading provider of neuro optometric rehabilitation conveniently located in CITY.
Prisms are shaped to bend light in a specific direction, and can be used to correct problems with eye alignment, such as double vision, or to help people with visual field loss use their remaining vision more effectively. Prisms can be prescribed by an eye doctor that specializes in neuro optometric rehabilitation as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for PTVS and other vision problems, and can be used in conjunction with other therapies, such as medications, physical therapy, vision therapy, or low vision aids, to help optimize visual function and improve quality of life. Call us today at 111-222-3333 to schedule an evaluation if you or a loved one suffer from post trauma vision syndrome. We are proud to be a leading provider of advanced eye care conveniently located in CITY.
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Schedule a neuro optometric evaluation in CITY

The term traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to an injury to the brain caused not by degenerative or congenital causes but by an external physical force that may result in a diminished or altered state of consciousness. There is more area of the brain dedicated to vision than to all the other senses combined. Therefore, trauma to our brain could result in vision disorders. These visual disorders can affect your ability to perform basic daily activities such as reading and driving on busy roads. Consult with our neuro-optometrist, , who has experience treating brain injury patients. If you would like to schedule a neuro-optometric vision assessment, please call us at 111-222-3333.

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