Blunt force eye injuries can have lasting effects that go beyond the initial trauma. While immediate symptoms such as pain, swelling, or bruising are obvious, many people are unaware that these injuries can cause long-term vision problems. At Holistic Vision, we believe it’s crucial to understand these potential effects and know what treatments are available to help restore and optimize your visual function.
 

Binocular Problems

One of the most common long-term consequences of a blunt force injury to the eye is a disruption in binocular vision; the ability of both eyes to work together as a team. Trauma can cause eye misalignment or muscle imbalance, leading to symptoms such as double vision, eye strain, or difficulty with depth perception. Left untreated, these issues can interfere with everyday activities like driving, reading, and playing sports.
 

Focusing Problems

Blunt force trauma can also impact the eye’s focusing system. Individuals may notice difficulty shifting focus from near to far objects, blurry vision, or frequent headaches when doing close work. This condition, known as accommodative dysfunction, is especially common in children and young adults but can affect anyone after an eye injury.
 

Visual Perception Dysfunction

The eyes are the gateway to the brain’s visual processing system. Even after the physical injury has healed, some people experience problems with visual perception; the brain’s ability to interpret what the eyes see. This may manifest as trouble recognizing faces, confusing similar objects, or struggling with reading and spatial awareness. Visual perception dysfunction can significantly impact learning and quality of life.
 

Eye Movement Dysfunction

Efficient eye movement is essential for reading, sports, and many other daily tasks. After a blunt force injury, the muscles or nerves controlling eye movements may be affected, resulting in eye movement dysfunction. Common symptoms include skipping words or lines while reading, losing one’s place, or experiencing motion sensitivity. These problems often go undiagnosed but can have a major impact on academic and occupational performance.
 

How Vision Therapy Can Help

Fortunately, many of these long-term effects can be addressed with vision therapy. Vision therapy is a personalized, non-surgical program of exercises and activities designed to retrain the eyes and brain to work together more efficiently. At Holistic Vision, we specialize in assessing the root causes of visual problems and developing custom vision therapy plans to help patients recover from the effects of blunt force eye injuries.
 

Vision therapy has been shown to improve binocular coordination, focusing ability, visual perception, and eye movement control. By addressing the underlying dysfunction, it’s possible to restore comfortable, efficient vision and improve quality of life in the process.
 

Get In Touch with Holistic Vision

Blunt force eye injuries can have significant long-term consequences, many of which are often overlooked. If you or a loved one has experienced an eye injury and notice ongoing vision problems, specialized care is available. We are committed to helping patients heal and thrive through expert evaluation and personalized vision therapy.
 

If you’re struggling with the effects of an eye injury, contact Holistic Vision to schedule a consultation and discover how vision therapy can help you regain clear vision. Visit our office in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, or call (267) 500-9600 to book an appointment today.