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Category: Concussion
Back to You: Finding Relief from Visual Symptoms of Post-Concussion Syndrome
In our earlier post, Post-Concussion Recovery: Vision Rehabilitation Restoring Visual Function and Quality of Life, we explained how a concussion—also known as a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)—can disrupt vision in ways that make reading, screens, light, and motion overwhelming.…
Post-Concussion Recovery: Vision Rehabilitation Restoring Visual Function and Quality of Life
A concussion is more than just a head injury—it can disrupt essential functions of the brain, including vision. After a concussion, many individuals experience a condition known as post-concussion syndrome (PCS) which involves persistent visual disturbances such as blurred…
Post-Concussion Syndrome – Presenting advancements in vision rehabilitation
Wow Vision Therapy has a long history as a leader in the optometric specialty of neuro-optometry and vision rehabilitation, bringing advanced vision rehabilitation care to those in need. Our Doctors and vision therapists are continually striving to improve so that…
How Vision Therapy Helped this Gymnast – Mackenzie’s Success Story
By: Mackenzie (Patient) In February of 2019, I suffered a concussion from gymnastics. A bad concussion. It took me out of my life and sport for about two months. When I returned to gymnastics after some healing and recovery, something…
When a Concussion Affects Vision – Beth’s Success Story
The impact of head trauma can cause a concussion, leading to a severe impact on the affected individual’s visual system. Many times, concussion based symptoms are often confused as “other issues” from trauma. For many individuals, symptoms can persist for…
After a Winter Accident Disoriented Her Vision, Vision Therapy Helped Her Feel Normal Again
When someone experiences a traumatic brain injury, many different aspects of life become difficult. However, visual complications are the most common complaints. Following a concussion – for example – things like reading often become difficult. Text on a page may…
Visual Problems Left Her Fearing Unemployment after Car Accident
When someone experiences a sudden bump, blow, or jolt to the head, often a concussion diagnosis follows. Those with a concussion frequently experience several visual problems. In fact, over 50% of patients with a concussion have visual problems that cause…
Visual Problems After A Car Accident Lead Him To Vision Therapy
After experiencing a serious car accident, Spencer’s life was turned up-side-down. His visual world was not what it used to be and things that used to come easy stopped being easy. After learning of his diagnosis, Spencer found himself searching…
Short Stories: Patients Advocate for Vision Therapy
Vision Problems Following a Head Injury By: Eugene I came to vision therapy after complications from a head injury and being referred by my doctor, I was skeptical at first. I did not feel it was going to help me…
Chronic Symptoms After Concussion (mTBI) – How to Get Back to You
Just published on June 3, 2019, in JAMA Neurology new research* shows “Most patients with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) presenting to US level I trauma centers report persistent, injury-related life difficulties at 1 year postinjury, suggesting the need for…
Harvard Research Shares New Info on Concussions & Vision
As parents, we want our children to engage in activities that will help them grow and develop confidence. The importance of extracurricular activities, such as sports is key in personal development and achievement. However, as in anything worth doing there…
‘Wow Vision Therapy Changed My Life!’
A concussion can have some serious negative affects on vision. Check out Mitchell’s story and how the team in Grand Rapids, MI changed his life. My journey with vision therapy started about 5 years ago when I pretty significantly hit my head.…