{"id":1054,"date":"2020-04-12T11:13:17","date_gmt":"2020-04-12T11:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wordpress\/?page_id=1054"},"modified":"2022-02-06T11:50:30","modified_gmt":"2022-02-06T11:50:30","slug":"how-does-traumatic-brain-injury-cause-vision-problems","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/a-guide-to-eye-turns\/hidden-visual-problems-stemming-from-a-concussion-or-traumatic-brain-injury\/how-does-traumatic-brain-injury-cause-vision-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does a Traumatic Brain Injury Cause Vision Problems?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Brain injuries can lead to vision problems, especially in children.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b>We often think of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/neuro-optometry\/vision-and-brain-injuries\/traumatic-brain-injury-and-neuro-optometry\/\">Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)<\/a> affecting adults, however consider these facts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">TBIs are the leading cause of disability and death in children ages 0\u20134 years and adolescents ages 15\u201319 years.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">It is estimated that 145,000 children and adolescents (ages 0\u201319 years) are living with lasting cognitive, physical, or behavioral effects of TBIs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>General statistics about TBI<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">In the United States, approximately half a million children ages 0\u201314 years are admitted to emergency rooms each year as a result of a TBI each year.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Approximately 1 in 220 children are seen in emergency rooms as a result of a concussion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Gender<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Across all age groups, the incidence rates of TBI are higher in boys than in girls.\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\">Boys (0\u20139 years) are 1.4 times more likely than girls to have a TBI.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\">In high school and college athletics the incidence of TBI is on the rise for girls.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\">Girls have higher concussion rates than boys in sports played by both sexes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The male-to-female ratio increased to 2.2 for older children and young adults.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Severity<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>A study examining causes and trends of TBI-related hospitalizations in American adolescents revealed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">46% of patients were categorized as mild<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">38% as moderate<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">16% as severe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Can traumatic brain injuries cause eye problems?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>As up to 80 percent of the brain is involved in vision, TBIs often impact the eyes in some way, resulting in a range of vision problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Symptoms indicating a vision problem from a TBI:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Blurry vision<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/neuro-optometry\/vision-and-brain-injuries\/double-vision-diplopia\/\">Double vision<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Aching eyes<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Loss of visual field<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/neuro-optometry\/vision-and-brain-injuries\/traumatic-brain-injury-and-neuro-optometry\/light-sensitivity-after-a-brain-injury\/\">Sensitivity to light<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Attention and concentration difficulty<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Memory difficulty<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Reading difficulties- decreased fluency and speed<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Words appear to move or change appearance<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Comprehension difficulties<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Headaches with reading and other visual tasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>If your child has had a head injury,<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\"> <b>contact an eye doctor<\/b><\/a><b> near you, who can diagnose and treat any visual problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>SEE RELATED:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/a-guide-to-eye-turns\/what-is-accommodative-esotropia\/\"> What Is Accommodative Esotropia?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<div 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If the visual system is inefficient, every task can seem difficult\u2014 expending more energy than required.<\/p>\n<p>The following visual skills can be affected by a TBI:<\/p>\n<p><b>1. Eye Tracking<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The ability of the eye to move smoothly across a printed page or while following a moving object.<\/p>\n<p><b>2. Fixation<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The ability to quickly and accurately locate and inspect a series of stationary objects, such as words while reading.<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Focus change (accommodation)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The ability to quickly change focus from distant to near images, continually.<\/p>\n<p><b>4. Depth perception<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The ability to accurately judge relative distances of objects \u2014how far or near they are.<\/p>\n<p><b>5. Peripheral vision<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The ability to monitor and interpret what is happening in the surrounding field of vision.<\/p>\n<p><b>6. Binocularity<\/b> <strong>(eye tracking and teaming)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ability to use both eyes together as a team &#8211; smoothly, equally and accurately.<\/p>\n<p><b>7. Maintaining attention<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The ability to maintain focus on a particular activity while interference, such as noise or motion, is present.<\/p>\n<p><b>8. Visualization<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The ability to accurately picture an image in the &#8220;mind&#8217;s eye,&#8221; eye retaining and storing them for future recall.<\/p>\n<p><b>9. Near vision acuity<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The ability to clearly see, inspect, identify, and understand objects viewed within arm&#8217;s length.<\/p>\n<p><b>10. Distance vision acuity\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The ability to clearly see, inspect, identify, and understand objects viewed at a distance.<\/p>\n<p><b>11. Vision perception<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The ability to understand and quickly process what is seen.<\/p>\n<h2><b>An optometrist\u2019s role in the rehabilitation of a brain injury<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/guide-to-vision-therapy\/what-are-the-benefits-of-vision-therapy\/how-can-a-developmental-optometrist-help\/\">behavioral or developmental optometrist<\/a>, specifically trained to work with TBI patients, will play an important role in the traumatic brain injury rehabilitation effort.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, many people that work in the health care professions, including head trauma rehabilitation centers, are inadequately aware of the visual problems and visual-perception consequences that can result from a TBI.<\/p>\n<p>This lack of awareness creates a gap in rehabilitative services\u2014 resulting in incomplete treatment and frustration for the patient, family and treatment team.<\/p>\n<h2><b>What is traumatic brain injury rehabilitation?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, commonly called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/neuro-optometry\/vision-and-brain-injuries\/neuro-optometry-the-research\/\">neuro-optometric rehabilitation,<\/a> involves the use of specialized eye exercises, lenses, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/neuro-optometry\/what-are-prism-lenses\/how-are-prisms-used-in-vision-therapy\/\">prisms<\/a> and other techniques to strengthen the neural connections between the eyes and the brain.<\/p>\n<p><b>Strengthening of the visual system is crucial for TBI patients, as it helps to improve visual processing of information.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This in turn can help support many other activities of daily living\u2014 increasing independence and improving quality of life.<\/p>\n<h2><b>What is behavioral or developmental optometry?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Behavioral or developmental optometry is based upon the core principle that vision is a learned process and can be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/guide-to-vision-therapy-for-adults\/\">developed or enhanced at any age<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy-for-children\/what-is-the-difference-between-an-optometrist-and-an-ophthalmologist\/\">Optometrists<\/a> practicing this method have continued their education beyond the basic Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree. This continuing education emphasizes the use of lenses, prisms, and vision therapy to enhance a patient&#8217;s visual capabilities, reduce visual stress, and prevent and rehabilitate vision problems.<\/p>\n<p>As a member of the rehabilitative team, behavioral optometrists have extensive experience treating the vision problems stemming from TBI.<\/p>\n<p><b>If your child has experienced a TBI and is suffering from visual problems, contact a developmental optometrist for a complete functional vision examination.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Treatment of visual problems will not only alleviate visual difficulties, but will also facilitate improved daily functioning.<\/p>\n<p><b>LEARN MORE: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/a-guide-to-eye-turns\/\">Guide to Eye Turns<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">Schedule an appointment<\/a> with an eye doctor for a comprehensive eye exam, and to discuss any questions you may have about treating your child\u2019s eye condition.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>We often think of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) affecting adults, however children also suffer from head injuries &#8211; resulting in a range of vision problems.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brain injuries can lead to vision problems, especially in children. \u00a0We often think of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) affecting adults, however consider these facts:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6114,"parent":1113,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-article.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[84,89,85,111,126,186,127,219,119,83],"class_list":["post-1054","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-adults","tag-brain-injury","tag-children","tag-convergence","tag-double-vision","tag-focusing","tag-headaches","tag-tbi","tag-tracking","tag-vision-therapy"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How Does a Traumatic Brain Injury Cause Vision Problems? 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