Vision Problems
 

Hi all,

I am almost 4 months post concussion and have seen no notable progress in

my recovery. My most notable symptoms have to do with my eyes- my vision

is grainy and I honestly feel like i'm looking through a different lense in which

everything feels altered- very surreal and dark. Sometimes, objects seem to

move down and to the left when they are actually still. Unfortunately i am

easy bothered by things such as being in the sunlight for too long or listening

to books on tape for too long but everything seems to stem down to my

vision.



My question is- what kind of therapies or what has been helpful to anyone

who has experienced similar problems. I tried a series of eye exercises but

found that they were far too difficult for me and inevitably stopped. It

seemed like it was just too much too soon. I also tried wearing blue lenses my

doctor gave me but noticed nothing. Hopefully this will be helpful to anyone

else out there who is experiencing similar problems.

Thanks,

Jamie

I would suggest strongly that you see a neuro-opthamologist. That was a HUGE breakthrough for me...I wear prisms and have a blue blocker tint (10%).... Brain vision damage is very common in brain injury. Still struggling. But at least it improved.
Vision therapy is very important too.
See some of the other great posts about that! Good luck!

Hi Jamie,

I had similar issues the first months of my injury. I felt like I was in a movie (Like the Matrix) and my view on the world would pixelate, it almost felt like I was hallucinating watching objects move which made me dizzy. Six years ago my doctors only recommendation was "wait and see". Fortunately things have changed. By 8-9 months post injury my vision had improved enough on its own to return to school.

You're still in the beginning stages of recovery where rest and time make a difference. Learn your limits and don't push yourself too hard, rest often and just close your eyes. Be gentle with yourself.

Here are some links I researched for myself and hope the help:

Post Traumatic Vision Syndrome - Info based on children and learning afterwards, but has helpful hints

Post Trauma Vision Syndrome, Visual Midline Shift Syndrome by Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association - This site offers lots of info on vision problems post brain injury

Best Wishes! ~Kristy

Vision issues still plague me. I have undergone vision therapy at a Binocular Vision Clinic and wear prism glasses. I have also done vestibular therapy to stabilize the gaze.

Yet, I still have convergence insufficiency and accommodation issues. Often visual complexity will trigger migraines and sharp pain along the occipital nerve.

Sometimes, complex visual items (carpets, tile designs, etc.) seem to look like mirages and move. I wear my visor and sunglasses a lot.

Recently, I went to the ENT specialists at UCSF for my vestibular issues, and Dr. Lustig pointed out the relationship between migraine, vestibular function and vision.

I've been prescribed noritryptiline with propanolol and am adhering to a migraine free diet (no wine, chocolate, limited caffeine, nuts, nitrates, aged cheese, etc. -- very similar anyway to PCS diet).

I haven't had a vertigo or dizzy spell or any migraines (yeah!), but I still cannot read beyond 20 minute intervals with 2-3 hours of rest.

Please do share any treatments, therapies etc that have helped!

I am 18 months pcs and still have significant vision issues. I still can watch

only limited t.v. and read for a maximum of 30 minutes. I have prism reading

glasses and sun glasses which are to improve my Mid Line Shift issue and

have been doing vision therapy for the last 5 months.

I was diagnosed by a neuro optometrist. I know when I first visited they say

that some people start vision therapy too early and have to stop until they

have recovered more.

It is important that you go to the right specialist as I went twice to an eye

specialist to be told that there was nothing wrong with my eyes.

Good Luck.

vision has worsened since accident
 

16 months post Concussion. Strugglings with many residiual symptoms. 54 originally very active and probably in the best shape of my life at the time of the accident. Vision has been an increasing problem of late. Less clarity and blurry . Shocked to find out my eye exam as shown a huge decrease in my rt. eye given the present of a sizeable cataract. What experience does any one have with this?Data on line suggests trauma is a potential. insights would be appreciated.

Vision Problems
 

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