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Head Injuries & Concussions

Concussions and Vision

Treatment

Brain injuries & concussions are not to be taken lightly, no matter the age of occurrence. The visual system is a complex network of neurology that is found in over 70% of the brain. Think of your eyes and brain as the software that governs your body and its movements. Seven of the twelve cranial nerves that run your body are primarily used for eye functions - the most metabolic activity occurs when the eyes are asked to move and perform.

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Vision Performance Center

Brain and head injuries, along with concussions, can cause disruptions to the visual mechanics and processing mechanism, causing serious visual symptoms and may require vision therapy and neuro-rehabilitation. This means that even though your eyes are clear, you still may be experiencing other visual symptoms when your eyes are asked to work as a team. Fort Collins Family Eye Care and our Vision Performance Center is the best choice when it comes to neuro-rehabilitation and vision therapy.

Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain and head injuries can cause damage to your visual system as well as major disruptions to your wellness, productivity, and lifestyle. However, with treatment, you can regain visual skills, reduce or eliminate your symptoms, and learn to love your life again. At Fort Collins Family Eye Care and Vision Performance Center, we believe in a collaborative approach to treatment and ensure that every patient has the support they need to recover. Dr. Munson and our team of wellness heroes are tirelessly dedicated to the success of our patients. If you’ve suffered a head or brain injury of any kind, we have the tools, treatments, and expertise to ensure that you get the care you need for your all of your symptoms.

Visual Concussion & Brain Injury Symptoms

  • Dizziness, motion sickness

  • Blurry vision

  • Double vision

  • Light sensitivity

  • Intolerance and avoidance of reading

  • Reduction of visual field

  • Peripheral vision problems

  • Avoidance of busy crowds

  • Depth perception problems

  • Intolerance to digital device use

  • Decreased reading comprehension

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How Head Injuries Affect Vision

Because the visual system is in so many parts of the brain, it is susceptible to injury, no matter how bad your accident may be. According to The Concussion Project, up to 1/3 of the symptoms you may experience are visual, and over 50% of people who experience a concussion or post-concussion syndrome suffer from visual issues. Seeing Dr. Munson at Fort Collins Family Eye Care can help you regain your visual skills and preserve your long-term vision.

Your central vision is the part of your vision that lets you to see things right in front of you, allowing you to do things like read, draw, write, and drive. Your peripheral vision is responsible for allowing you to determine space and motion—ensuring you know where you are in relation to the world around you. To get the most out of your vision, these two systems must be working in harmony. However, after a concussion or head injury, the balance may be upset, and you may find seemingly simple tasks, like reading or processing busy areas, difficult. At Fort Collins Family Eye Care and Vision Performance Center, we have the latest technologies that will help determine the severity of the imbalance between these two systems, and we will develop a personalized treatment plan that is designed to give you back your vision and your life.

Visual Treatments for Concussions

Vision Therapy & Neuro-Rehabilitation

Vision therapy at our Vision Performance Center is centered around helping you rebuild visual skills by strengthening the eye-brain connection. Vision performance training helps re-train your brain to use the visual system.

Prism Lenses

Prism lenses help improve spatial vision, aiding your ability to perceive depth and navigate yourself around your world.

Neurolens®

Neurolens® is the latest technology we have to help with the misalignment of your eyes in order to improve spatial vision.

Diopsys® Nova™ Technology

Diopsys® NOVA™ technology allows us to measure how the magno-cellular and parvo-cellular visual pathways respond to signals. By using this state-of-the-art technology, Dr. Munson is able to determine how strongly, consistently, and quickly your brain sees. 
preventative eye care

Protect Your Vision

Prevention is the best form of treatment. Whenever you’re doing something that puts your head at risk, always be sure to wear a helmet and safety eye wear. If you do experience a head or brain injury, or concussion, be sure to schedule an appointment at Fort Collins Family Eye Care to make sure that all of your symptoms are treated so that you can return to optimal wellness. Live your life on your terms!

At Fort Collins Family Eye Care, we are dedicated to your wellness. If you have suffered a head injury of any kind, schedule an appointment with Dr. Munson today. Your vision is one of your most important assets, and we want to help you protect it.

Call or text Fort Collins Family Eye Care today at (970) 223-7150 or request an appointment online to protect your visual system.
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