Brain-Related Vision Problem
Following a neurological event such as a traumatic brain injury, concussion, cerebrovascular accident, or multiple sclerosis, or in relation to other nervous system problems like cerebral palsy, etc., the following symptoms can be observed:
- Blurred vision
- Double vision
- Headaches
- Attention or concentration difficulties
- Losing place when reading
- Spatial disorientation
- Can’t find beginning of next line when reading
- Comprehension problems when reading
- Visual memory problems
- Pulls away from objects when they are brought close to them
- Poor fixations and pursuits
- Dizziness or nausea
- Unstable peripheral vision
- Staring behavior (low blink rate)
- Light sensitivity
- Associated neuromotor difficulties with balance, coordination and posture
Vision therapy can be a treatment to help with brain-related vision problems.
