Vision Problems From Virginia Brain Injuries | Norfolk Brain Injury Lawyer

Among the numerous possible effects of traumatic brain injury are vision problems, which can vary from case to case. Not only may the vision become negatively affected when head injuries involve direct injury to the eye, but also when a brain injury affects the part of the brain that controls vision. As a Norfolk brain injury lawyer serving clients in Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton Roads, Nassawadox, Eastern Shore, Virginia Beach, and other parts of the Virginia, I am often asked to discuss the more common vision problems that affect Virginia brain injury victims. Included here are some of the vision problems caused by brain injuries that I have seen most often:

• nearsightedness
• blurred vision or double vision
• glare
• problems reading, such as words appearing to move
• increased sensitivity to light
• pain or aching in the eyes
• loss of vision on one side
  
• difficulty with spatial perception
• problems focusing (seeing clearly) or trouble getting both eyes to work together to see objects
  
• difficulty maintaining visual contact
• wandering eye.

The above list is not comprehensive, and every case is different. What is typically common about vision problems from traumatic brain injuries, however, is the fact that the difficulty with eyesight is neurological, rather than physical. In other words, vision loss or problems from Virginia or Norfolk brain injuries are not caused by mis-shapen corneas, conditions of the eye, or diseases; they are caused by the injury to the brain. A regular eye exam, for example, may show no sign of problems, whereas a test performed by a neuro-optometrist will be more likely to show the effects of brain injury on a patient's vision.

If you or a family member has suffered a brain injury in Norfolk, Eastern Shore, Newport News, or another part of the state, feel free to contact our firm for free answers to your pressing questions. We will also provide you with the resources you need to determine whether you may receive compensation for medical bills and other expenses so you can focus on healing rather than how to pay for costly treatment. You may contact us online or toll-free at 800-800-1911.