Concussion & Brain Injuries

There is a strong connection between vision and brain injury.

Even a mild concussion can cause substantial functional vision problems.

Any Acquired Brain Injury (concussion, stroke, head injury, tumor) can cause functional vision problems.

Some of the symptoms caused by brain injuries can include:

  • Blurred vision, either at distance and/or near
  • Double vision
  • Headaches associated with reading
  • Dizziness and balance problems
  • Eye pain or soreness when reading
  • Poor reading comprehension
  • Frequent loss of place when reading
  • Loss of concentration
  • Light sensitivity
  • Visual memory problems
  • Loss of peripheral vision

Any Acquired Brain Injury (concussion, stroke, head injury, tumor) can cause functional vision problems.


Some of the symptoms caused by brain injuries can include:

  • Blurred vision, either at distance and/or near
  • Double vision
  • Headaches associated with reading
  • Dizziness and balance problems
  • Eye pain or soreness when reading
  • Poor reading comprehension
  • Frequent loss of place when reading
  • Loss of concentration
  • Light sensitivity
  • Visual memory problems
  • Loss of peripheral vision

Without proper treatment, people who have suffered an injury such as a concussion report ongoing fatigue, attention, and memory issues.

For the student athlete, these symptoms can affect learning and school performance. Sometimes limiting the amount of time they can attend school directly after the injury.

For those who have been injured in a fall or car accident, these vision problems can linger for months after the initial headaches and pain have gone away, affecting job performance and quality of life.

Vision therapy can alleviate symptoms and help injured individuals improve visual function.

The professional staff at Minnesota Vision Therapy Center is trained to work with individuals experiencing symptoms associated with concussions and brain injuries and will design an individualized program to address your needs.

Contact us today to learn more about what vision therapy can do for you.

It’s not easy sometimes to talk about concussions and brain injuries. This can be scary stuff.  We get it, and we want to help.  Our compassionate, highly skilled staff is experienced at turning overwhelming situations into concrete tools, exercises, and solutions.  We’ve watched countless patients and families transform.  Now it’s your turn.