Acquired Brain Injury Impacts Vision

Vision problems are among the most common consequences associated with acquired brain injury. Injury to the eye or to the sensory, motor or associated areas of the visual system can result in significant visual symptoms including: blurred vision; double vision; reduced ability to sustain attention; dizziness; headaches; eye strain; visual confusion; difficulty reading; eye turn; abnormal posture, balance and coordination problems; poor depth judgement and reduced ability to accurately localize objects.

Since daily living activities are dependent upon visual information processing and visual motor performance, the patient with acquired brain injury is frequently handicapped as a consequence of visual system disruption. At Lifetime Eye Care we provide essential diagnostic and vision treatment services in the rehabilitation process.

Treatment for children and adults with acquired brain injury may include: treatment of the underlying ocular disease or injury; treatment of visual function using lenses, prism, occlusion, low vision devices and/or vision rehabilitation therapy; counseling and education of the patient, family or caregiver about the visual problem, functional implications, goals, prognosis, and management options; and consultation with other professionals involved in rehabilitation.

The ultimate goal of these services is to improve our patient's quality of life.