Post-Concussion Vision Therapy Treatment
After a concussion, many people experience lingering vision problems that can affect daily life, learning, and athletic performance. Even after other symptoms improve, issues like blurred vision, double vision, light sensitivity, dizziness, or difficulty concentrating can persist - often due to problems in the visual system.
Visual disturbances after concussions are very common. The visual system contains neurological pathways that are hypersensitive to head injuries. This can trigger visual deficits that impact our daily activities. These symptoms may be temporary, but at times they require additional treatment for them to resolve. Due to neuroplasticity of the brain, vision therapy enables us to create new connections in the brain to repair the lost connections and to rebuild your visual skills.
We may also use lenses, prisms, filters, and/or tints to help minimize/alleviate symptoms.
Our post-concussion vision therapy program is designed to help retrain and strengthen the connection between the eyes and the brain. Using specialized exercises and advances equipment, we work to retore clear, comfortable, and efficient vision, allowing you to get back to enjoying life.
Common visual symptoms after concussions include:
- Blurred or double vision
- Difficulty focusing or shifting focus
- Eye strain or headaches when reading or using screens
- Light sensitivity
- Problems with balance, coordination, or depth perception
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Sleep disturbances
- Poor spatial awareness
Dr. Carder has extensive experience in neuro-optometric rehabilitation and vision therapy. She will carefully evaluate each patient's visual skills and create a personalized treatment plan to support full recovery and work with your other post-concussion providers.
With consistent vision therapy and support, most patients see improvement in focus, comfort, and visual processing - helping them return to school, work, and sports with confidence.