Brain injury as a result of moderate head trauma may result in the development of myopia (nearsightedness) and significant accommodative dysfunction for individuals who previously had no history of myopia prior to the head trauma. If there is a problem in how easily or quickly our eyes focus, that visual problem is called an accommodative dysfunction. When we look far away, up close, and back again, our eyes change focus rapidly to allow us to see things clearly at all distances.
Our eyes have an automatic focusing system which adjusts the lens inside our eye in order to see clearly at all distances. You can check out our Common Vision Problems & Symptoms Following a Brain Injury page for more information and search Find a Provider page to find a doctor in your area. However, for individuals of all ages who may have visual deficits as a direct result of physical disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and other neurological insults and/or diseases, a referral to a Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Optometrist, a doctor who has special expertise in the assessment and treatment of visual disturbances associated with damage to the central nervous system, may be advised.Ī Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Optometrist will examine not only the visual issues, but also other subtle factors involved in the complex visual process, such as posture, spatial awareness, visual memory, and motor output - all areas that can have wide-ranging effects on daily activities and on quality of life.īelow is a listing of just some of the conditions treated by a Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Optometrist. During a comprehensive eye exam, your eye doctor will not only determine your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses but will also check your eyes for common eye diseases, assess how your eyes work together as a team, and evaluate your eyes as an indicator of your overall health.
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