--- title: Discovering Vision Therapy | Traumatic Brain Injury description: Traumatic Brain Injury | The blog of The Vision Therapy Center, dedicated to helping parents, educators and optometrists discover vision therapy. --- - [Make an Appointment](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/schedule-an-appointment) - [Make a Payment](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/make-a-payment) - [Locations](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/locations) - [262-784-9201](tel:2627849201) [![The Vision Therapy Center](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hs-fs/file-554902641-png/images/layout/logo-green.png?width=149&name=logo-green.png "The Vision Therapy Center")](https://91892.hs-sites.com/homepage) - [Home](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/old) - [What is Vision Therapy](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy) - [Symptoms](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/symptoms) - [Treatment](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/treatment) - [Functional Vision Exam](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/diagnosis-functional-vision-test) - [ADHD](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/adhd) - [Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/amblyopia-lazy-eye) - [Concussions](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/vision-problems-after-concussions-concussion-symptoms-eyes) - [Convergence Insufficiency](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/convergence-insufficiency-convergence-excess) - [Double Vision (Diplopia)](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/double-vision-diplopia) - [Dyslexia](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/dyslexia) - [Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/strabismus-crossed-eyes) - [Costs](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/costs-the-vision-therapy-center) - [Appointments and Billing](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/appointments-billing) - [About Us](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/about-us) - [Success Stories](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/category/success_stories) - [Resources](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/resources) - [Presentations](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/schedule-a-presentation-on-vision-therapy) - [Studies](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/resources/clinical-studies) - [Parents](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/parents) - [Teachers](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/teachers) - [Optometrists](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/optometrists) - [News - Media](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/media-in-the-news) - [Links](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/resources/links) - [Blog](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy) - [Contact](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/contact) - [Privacy](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/data-usage-page) Discovering Vision Therapy Blog ## [Vision Therapy Success: Recovering After 3 Years of Vertigo](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/vision-therapy-success-recovering-after-3-years-of-vertigo) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![7.24.17 TVTC Saemann- cover.png](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/7.24.17%20TVTC%20Saemann-%20cover.png) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/vision-therapy-success-recovering-after-3-years-of-vertigo) It was three years ago that Kay Saemann took a bad fall off a horse. The fall was followed by three years of vertigo, dizziness and nearly losing her job. But Kay has recovered, thanks to vision therapy. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/vision-therapy-success-recovering-after-3-years-of-vertigo) Topics: [Success Stories](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/success-stories), [Double Vision](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/double-vision), [Traumatic Brain Injury](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/traumatic-brain-injury) ## [The Concussion-Vision Link: Study Shows 69% of Concussed Adolescents Suffered a Vision Problem](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/the-concussion-vision-link-study-shows-69-of-concussed-adolescents-suffered-a-vision-problem) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/120216%20TVTC%20Cover%20Master.png) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/the-concussion-vision-link-study-shows-69-of-concussed-adolescents-suffered-a-vision-problem) Dr. Christina Master is not an optometrist. She is a sports pediatrician. Yet she’s one of the co-authors of a study that revealed 69% of concussed adolescents suffer from functional vision problems. It’s another example of doctors from different disciplines joining together to create awareness about the concussion-vision link. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/the-concussion-vision-link-study-shows-69-of-concussed-adolescents-suffered-a-vision-problem) Topics: [Traumatic Brain Injury](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/traumatic-brain-injury), [Concussions](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/concussions) ## [Brain Injury and Vision: Study Shows Patients Improve After Vision Therapy](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/brain-injury-and-vision-study-shows-patients-improve-after-vision-therapy) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/TVTC%20Cover%20Gallaway.png) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/brain-injury-and-vision-study-shows-patients-improve-after-vision-therapy) With concussion rates among American youth on the rise, medical practitioners are taking note of research that reveals not only the close link between a brain injury and vision problems, but also the effectiveness of vision therapy as treatment. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/brain-injury-and-vision-study-shows-patients-improve-after-vision-therapy) Topics: [Traumatic Brain Injury](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/traumatic-brain-injury), [Concussions](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/concussions) ## [Road to Recovery: From Traumatic Brain Injury to Healthy Vision](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/road-to-recovery-from-traumatic-brain-injury-to-healthy-vision) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/TVTC_Celeste_Success_2016.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/road-to-recovery-from-traumatic-brain-injury-to-healthy-vision) After a nearly fatal motorcycle injury and subsequent brain surgeries, Celeste Glover’s visual system was dramatically affected. Her recovery through vision therapy serves as an example of how the brain, eyes and visual pathways all work together. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/road-to-recovery-from-traumatic-brain-injury-to-healthy-vision) Topics: [Success Stories](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/success-stories), [Traumatic Brain Injury](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/traumatic-brain-injury), [Concussions](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/concussions) ## [Why Baseline Concussion Testing is Critical for Every Child Athlete](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/why-baseline-concussion-testing-is-critical-for-every-child-athlete) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/iStock_000004178073_Small.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/why-baseline-concussion-testing-is-critical-for-every-child-athlete) Measuring how well your brain functions after a concussion is critical for planning an effective rehabilitation program. But the only way to measure the after-effects is to know how well the brain functioned *before* an accident. That’s what makes baseline concussion testing so important for anyone involved with sports. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/why-baseline-concussion-testing-is-critical-for-every-child-athlete) Topics: [Traumatic Brain Injury](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/traumatic-brain-injury), [Concussions](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/concussions) ## [New Concussion Testing Starts With Visual System to Boost Efficiency](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/new-concussion-testing-starts-with-visual-system-to-boost-efficiency) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/iStock_000006072853_Small.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/new-concussion-testing-starts-with-visual-system-to-boost-efficiency) Given the rising concern with concussions among young athletes, doctors are developing new ways to test for them. At the forefront of one of the newest and most efficient concussion tests? Testing a person’s entire visual system. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/new-concussion-testing-starts-with-visual-system-to-boost-efficiency) Topics: [Traumatic Brain Injury](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/traumatic-brain-injury), [Concussions](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/concussions) ## [3 Ways Vision Can Make Learning After a Concussion a Nightmare](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/3-ways-vision-can-make-learning-after-a-concussion-a-nightmare) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/iStock_000025622217_Small.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/3-ways-vision-can-make-learning-after-a-concussion-a-nightmare) To the list of parenting worries, add the prospect of your child suffering a concussion in sports. In addition to a slew of short-term effects, learning after a concussion can be a major challenge -- primarily because of how your child’s vision can be affected. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/3-ways-vision-can-make-learning-after-a-concussion-a-nightmare) Topics: [Traumatic Brain Injury](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/traumatic-brain-injury), [Concussions](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/concussions) ## [How Vision Therapy Improved Her Concussion Symptoms](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/how-vision-therapy-improved-her-concussion-symptoms) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/iStock_000004547182_Small.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/how-vision-therapy-improved-her-concussion-symptoms) Two years ago, Kim Lohr was walking one winter morning when she slipped on a patch of ice and *bam*… everything went black. Over the next several months, she’d discover that her concussion created vision problems which could have persisted indefinitely without vision therapy. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/how-vision-therapy-improved-her-concussion-symptoms) Topics: [Success Stories](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/success-stories), [Traumatic Brain Injury](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/traumatic-brain-injury), [Concussions](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/concussions) ## [How Brain Injuries Affect the Visual System](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/88423/how-brain-injuries-affect-the-visual-system) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hs-fs/file-15960370-jpg/images/how_brain_injuries_affect_the_visual_system-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/88423/how-brain-injuries-affect-the-visual-system) [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/88423/how-brain-injuries-affect-the-visual-system) Topics: [Traumatic Brain Injury](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/traumatic-brain-injury), [Concussions](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/concussions) [All posts](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/all) ## Join over 5,000 people receiving monthly updates on vision therapy!  Enter your email below to receive our monthly enewsletter, featuring new developments in vision therapy and our latest success stories! ### About the content on this website The content on this website has been created by The Vision Therapy Center. 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