Post-Concussion Vision Management
A personalised, evidence-based recovery pathway for children and adults experiencing vision changes after a head injury.
Vision changes after a head injury are common and treatable.
More than half of the brain’s pathways are involved in vision, so even a mild concussion can disrupt how the eyes and brain work together. Common symptoms include blurred or double vision, light sensitivity, difficulty focusing, eye strain, headaches and trouble reading or concentrating.
At Eyecare Kids, our optometrists have a special interest in post-concussion vision management. We use evidence-based assessments and treatments to help patients recover comfortably and return to school, sport and daily life with confidence.
Every concussion is different — so every recovery plan should be too. Our team takes the time to understand your symptoms and tailor a programme that supports both short-term relief and long-term visual health.
A structured six-step pathway to recovery
Each step is tailored to your symptoms, lifestyle and stage of recovery — combining clinical expertise with genuine care.
1
Comprehensive Eye Examination
A thorough assessment of how the concussion has affected your visual system — including eye tracking, focusing ability and binocular coordination. The findings form the foundation of your individualised treatment plan.
2
Vision Therapy
Customised in-clinic and at-home exercises that retrain eye coordination, focusing and tracking. Research consistently shows vision therapy is highly effective in reducing blurred vision, double vision and difficulty concentrating after a concussion.
3
Prism Lenses
Where appropriate, prism lenses realign the visual input from each eye. They can deliver immediate relief from double vision, eye strain and the dizziness or imbalance often associated with concussion
4
Symptom Management
Practical strategies — graduated light exposure, structured visual breaks and specialised tints or lenses — to ease headaches, light sensitivity and focusing fatigue throughout daily life.
5
Digital Eye Strain Management
Tailored advice on screen time, blue-light filtering lenses, ergonomic set-up and visual rest breaks to minimise strain during recovery.
6
Visual Rehabilitation
For more complex or persistent cases, a structured rehabilitation programme addresses higher-level visual processing and coordination, supporting a safe return to study, work and sport.
The visual fingerprint of concussion
If you’ve noticed any of the following following a head knock, sporting injury or accident, a tailored vision assessment may help.
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Blurred or double vision - •
Light sensitivity (photophobia) - •
Headaches with reading - •
Difficulty focusing or tracking - •
Dizziness or imbalance - •
Eye strain and fatigue - •
Trouble concentrating - •
Motion sensitivity
The earlier we assess, the sooner you feel like yourself again.
Post-concussion vision problems can significantly affect learning, work and wellbeing. Early assessment and intervention can substantially reduce symptoms, shorten recovery time and prevent long-term visual difficulties. We work closely with your GP, paediatrician or allied health team to ensure a coordinated approach.
Book an appointment today
Take the first step toward clearer recovery. Our caring optometrists provide gentle, effective post-concussion vision care across our Sydney clinics — Bankstown, Chullora, Hillsdale, Kareela and Roselands.
