A concussion is an injury to the brain caused by a physical trauma, known as a Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI. This is typically caused by a sudden blow or bump to the head, which makes the brain move around inside the head. A concussion can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, or sudden light sensitivity. Concussions can lead to vision problems, including blurry or double vision, eyestrain, problems with eye coordination, and reading difficulties. If you or a loved one has experienced a concussion, contact your eye doctor immediately. The eye doctor will perform a comprehensive eye exam to check your visual acuity and overall eye health to ensure that the injury hasn’t negatively impacted your everyday activities.

While Post-Concussion/TBI evaluations are not available at all Elevate Eyecare locations, our optometrists can refer you to another one of our locations if necessary.