Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Brain injury results from physical, metabolic, or inflammatory insults that damage the structural and functional integrity of the brain. Notable causes of brain injury include concussion, stroke, tumors, and infections.

About Brain Injury

Brain injury can have a profound effect on visual processes. People who suffer from brain injuries often report trouble focusing, losing their place while reading, light sensitivity, and double vision.

What to Expect

Our optometrists are specially trained to provide a comprehensive evaluation and therapy for patients with brain injury to improve their visual function.

Our assessments are designed to evaluate the efficiency, accuracy, and coordination of the binocular (eye teaming), oculomotor (tracking), and accommodative (focusing) systems. These visual functions are essential for clear, single, and comfortable vision during sustained visual tasks. When clinically indicated, additional testing may include evaluation for visual field deficits, as well as assessment of visual memory and visual information processing

Treatment of symptoms and visual dysfunction that can arise after brain injury can be complex. Our providers are trained to utilize multiple tools to assist our patients' recovery. We regularly employ vision therapy, tinted lenses, and prisms to help our patients manage their symptoms. Additionally, we are experienced in working with the entire rehabilitation team and communicate regularly with other health care providers to ensure continuity of care.