A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when sudden trauma to the head causes damage to the brain. Injuries of this caliber can result when the head suddenly hits an object, or an object pierces the skull, entering brain tissue. Symptoms for TBI can be mild, moderate, or severe, but medical attention should be sought immediately. Once the initial treatment is complete, there are several other treatments, including rehab and vision therapy, to help treat the injury long-term. Dr. Amalia at The Vision Learning Center of Champions helps patients from Spring and Houston, TX recover from traumatic brain injuries.

Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury

Experiencing TBI can cause several symptoms. Common symptoms experienced after suffering a traumatic brain injury includes:

• Double vision
• Blurred vision
• Eyestrain
• Eye fatigue
• Headaches and migraines
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Difficulty tracking objects
• Losing place when reading
• Light sensitivity
• Motion sensitivity

What Are Treatments for Traumatic Brain Injury? 

Various treatments can help a person with a TBI recover and often helps reduce or eliminate specific emotional, physical, and cognitive-behavioral problems associated with the injury. However, the types of treatment used for traumatic brain injury rehab depend on the type of injury, treatment setting, and severity of the damage. Therefore, it is essential to follow your health care provider’s instructions and recommendations on treating and recovering from TBI.

How Vision Therapy Can Help with TBI Rehab

Since visual problems result from TBI, it is crucial to undergo visual therapy to help restore as much or all of your vision and eye health. In addition, our eye doctor can be an essential factor in your post-traumatic brain injury recovery. Proper vision therapy, eye care treatment, and lenses can help improve the processing of information from the eye to the brain. In addition, our optometrist trained in treating patients with TBI can help develop a plan to improve the control of your visual system and efficiency.

Call to Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Almalia Today

If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury, start improving your eye health and see Dr. Amalia for vision therapy. The eye care team at The Vision Learning Center of Champions is dedicated to helping patients in Spring and Houston, TX recover from their TBI. Call today to schedule an appointment with our eye doctor and learn how we can help your overall recovery.