Concussions can impact the following areas in a child’s life

• School: attention, reading, concentration, headaches

• Social / emotional: emotional outbursts. low affect, difficulty being in large crowds

• Play: dizziness, headaches, nausea

Oculomotor (eye movement) deficits often arise as a result of concussion, impacting the vital communication between the eyes and the brain. These deficits can cause issues with eye tracking, focusing, and shifting attention between objects, ultimately affecting activities such as reading and driving. At Neu View Occupational Therapy, our tailored approach focuses on addressing these deficits through targeted interventions like oculomotor exercises, vision therapy, and technology-based treatments. Collaboration with our experienced therapists enables individuals to restore visual functionality and improve their overall quality of life post-concussion.
After a brain injury, individuals commonly encounter eye pain and strain. The intricate connections between the brain and the visual system can result in various visual disturbances, including sensitivity to light, difficulty focusing, and headaches, significantly impacting daily functioning. Occupational therapy plays a pivotal role in tackling these challenges by delivering specialized interventions to enhance visual perception, eye coordination, and reduce eye strain through specific exercises and adaptive strategies. Working with occupational therapists empowers individuals to regain control over their visual function, alleviate eye pain and strain, and ultimately enhance their overall quality of life post-brain injury.