Concussion Ophthalmic Solutions
Dive deeper into the eye-brain connection! Learn more about how concussions and other TBIs affect vision as well as solutions available to address vision problems associated with these conditions.
The Eye & Brain Connection
Our eyes aren’t just windows to the world—they’re wired straight to the brain. Literally. The optic nerve is the highway between your eyeballs and your mind. Sounds simple, right? It’s not. Not even close. That’s why you can have so-called "perfect" 20/20 eyesight and still struggle with vision problems. Because sight and vision? Not the same thing.
Do Brain Injuries Affect Vision?
We’ve covered the eye-brain connection and why an issue with one may be a direct result of a problem with (or affecting the proper functioning of) the other. Now we’re going to address types of brain injuries and their potential effects on vision.
Is My Vision Suffering Because of a Brain Injury or Concussion?
It’s not just in your head—well, actually, it kind of is. If you’re dealing with vision problems after a concussion or brain injury, there’s a reason for that. To put it bluntly, concussions don’t just shake things up; they disrupt neural pathways, interfering with how your brain processes what you see. Here’s what that means for you—and what you can do about it.
Top Eye Exercises to Help Concussion Patients Suffering from Vision Issues
Most people don’t realize just how often concussions mess with vision. Even a mild brain injury can throw off the delicate communication between the eyes and the brain, leading to lingering visual problems. That’s because the pathways responsible for processing vision run all through the brain—so when there’s damage, even a little, it can disrupt how those messages get through.