Head Injuries Can Lead to Serious Vision Problems

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 1.4 million Americans suffer and are treated for a traumatic brain injury every year, a serious event that can create problems with normal brain functioning.

Eye and vision problems are fairly common after a brain injury. Some vision problems can be due to trauma to the eye, says Majid Moshirfar, MD, an ophthalmologist at the Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah. But many other vision problems are actually caused by injury to your brain. Even mild head injuries, such as whiplash from a minor auto accident, can cause vision problems

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If you have suffered a head injury — even a mild one — it's important to see a doctor who can make sure that your eyes and brain are still working properly and that there are no vision problems that could show up later.

If you’ve had any kind of head injury and you are having eye symptoms, don't wait. Getting prompt treatment is critical. Get in to see a specialist who can provide the right diagnosis and develop a treatment plan for you.

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