Thirty percent of concussion patients with concussions or mTBI have vision problems. Examples of vision problems caused by concussion include:
>constant or intermittent blur,
>double vision,
>slowed or inaccurate reading ability,
>eyestrain,
>sensitivity to light,
>dry eye,
>increased sensitivity to visual motion, and
>increased vestibular symptoms in visually stimulating environments and with eye/
head/body movements.
Over the past decade there has been an exlplosion of clinical research demonstrating the efficacy of optometric intervention
in the the treatment of concussion and mild traumatic brain injury ("mTBI"). The increased awareness of optometric knowledge and skills in the literature has resulted in increased awareness, interest, and demand from patients and health care providers for optometric rehabiltation services for the treatment of vision problems caused by concussion/mTBI.
In addition, we are often involved in inter-professional management of concussion with professionals such as occupational therapists.