Ep331: Concussion and Vision

⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN THE STAG ROAR COMMUNITY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1. The Impact of Concussion on Visual FunctionConcussions often disrupt the brain’s visual processing centers.Common visual symptoms: Blurry vision, double vision (diplopia), light sensitivity (photophobia), and difficulty focusing.The link between eye movement control and post-concussion syndrome (PCS).2. Common Visual Problems After a ConcussionConvergence Insufficiency: Difficulty focusing on near objects/ or moving the eyes correctly to an object in close space.Accommodative Dysfunction: Problems with shifting focus between near and far. And the accuracy of that focus i.e focusing in front or behind the point of fixation,Oculomotor Dysfunction: Poor eye tracking and scanning.Vestibulo-ocular Dysfunction: Trouble with balance and motion sensitivity.3. The Role of Vision Screening in Concussion ManagementImportance of baseline vision tests (especially for athletes).Rapid screening tools such as the King-Devick Test for eye movement issues.The role of optometrists and neuro-optometrists in concussion care.4. Vision Therapy for Concussion RecoveryExplanation of vision therapy exercises to retrain eye-brain coordination.How tools like prisms, filters, and specialized lenses aid recovery.Success rates of vision therapy in reducing post-concussion symptoms.5. The Importance of Protective Eyewear and PreventionUse of protective eyewear in sports and high-risk activities.Educating athletes, coaches, and parents about concussion risks.Promoting proper return-to-play protocols following a concussion.Come check us out at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashburton Eyecare⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashburton.eyecare/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ryanoconnornz/  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stagryan/  Twitter https://twitter.com/stagryan  Tik Tok @ryanstagoconnor  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WaiKeto/  Blog https://stagryan.com/  Website: https://www.stagroar.co.nz/