Vision and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

At Smith Eye Associates, we understand that an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) can dramatically affect visual function. The intricate connection between the brain, the visual system, and trauma means patients often experience vision problems after injury, including:

Strabismus (eye misalignment)
Reduced visual acuity (far and near)
Visual field loss
Ocular motility disorders
Binocular vision dysfunctions
Accommodative (focusing) disorders
Visual perception difficulties
Visual-motor integration deficits

Common Symptoms After Brain Injury:

Double or blurred vision
Dizziness and headaches
Eye strain and difficulty concentrating
Challenges with reading and judging depth
Balance and coordination issues
Visual confusion during everyday tasks

Our Approach to ABI Care:

Dr. Smith and the team at Smith Eye Associates specialize in:

Comprehensive eye exams and visual processing evaluations
Personalized treatment using lenses, prisms, occlusion, low vision devices, and optometric vision therapy
Collaborating with rehabilitation professionals to fully integrate vision care into patient recovery plans

Our Goal: To help patients regain visual function, independence, and confidence in their daily lives.

Vision, Learning, and Dyslexia

Vision and Academic Success: At Smith Eye Associates, we believe every learner deserves the opportunity to succeed. Vision is a critical part of the learning process, and problems with visual function can significantly impact a child's or adult's ability to excel.

Three Vital Areas of Vision We Assess:

Visual Pathway Integrity: Eye health, visual clarity, and refractive needs
Visual Efficiency: Focusing ability, eye teaming, and eye movement control
Visual Information Processing: How the brain interprets, remembers, and integrates visual information

How Vision Problems Affect Learning:

Unaddressed visual deficits can hinder classroom performance and academic growth.
Many reading difficulties involve both visual and language processing challenges.
Vision therapy at Smith Eye Associates improves visual efficiency and processing, making learning more accessible.

Important to Know:

Vision therapy does not directly cure dyslexia or learning disabilities.
It optimizes visual performance, enhancing the effectiveness of educational interventions.

Our Personalized Care Includes:

Thorough visual evaluations as part of a team-based, multidisciplinary approach
Custom treatment plans using lenses, prisms, and tailored vision therapy programs
Early interventions that can dramatically improve educational outcomes

Why Choose Smith Eye Associates?

We specialize in vision care for patients overcoming brain injuries and those facing learning challenges.
Our compassionate, knowledgeable team is dedicated to personalized, patient-centered care.
We work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and medical teams to maximize each patient’s potential.

Take the First Step Today If you or someone you love is struggling with vision following an injury, or facing challenges with reading or learning, let the experts at Smith Eye Associates help. Schedule a comprehensive vision evaluation and discover how improved visual function can unlock new opportunities for success.

Contact Smith Eye Associates today to learn more!