Children’s Phoenix Concussion Treatment | Accent Eye Care

What is a Concussion?

Concussions are the most common type of traumatic brain injury and should be treated as soon as possible. Concussions are caused by a blow or jolt to the head from events such as whiplash from a car accident or a tackle during a football game. One of the most common misconceptions is that you need direct impact to receive a concussion. This simply is not true and leads to many undiagnosed brain injuries every year.

When the brain is rattled around rapidly in the skull, it can bounce off the side resulting in bruising. Often, this creates chemical imbalance, stretching, and possible brain cell damage. Concussions are serious business, and the unfortunate term ‘mild’ brain injury leads many to believe that their injuries do not need attention. While most cases may not be life threatening, it’s imperative that you get an eye exam as soon as possible if you suspect brain trauma. Contact our Phoenix concussion treatment experts today to schedule your exams.

Concussions and Children

Athletes are the usual representatives of concussion danger, but most head injuries actually happen off the field. Kids are especially prone to playground injuries, fights, bicycle accidents and other activities that could cause brain trauma. If your child seems dazed by a head injury, they should:

1. Stop playing immediately
2. Get an eye exam or checkup

Your child may have a concussion if they exhibit symptoms such as:

• Progressive headaches
• Blurry vision
• Loss of balance
• Confusion
• Loss of consciousness

How Concussions Affect Vision

Although most kids recover from concussions fairly quickly, it’s important to watch out for any lingering symptoms like blurry vision. Sometimes head trauma can cause a victim to lose some of their muscle memory. This is where our Phoenix concussion treatment experts come in.

Accent Eye Care professional optometrists in Phoenix specialize in a variety of therapy procedures for treating visual deficiencies due to head trauma. Our therapy process aims to improve focus, coordination, and processing skills that are essential to everyday life. We are qualified to test for possible damage as well as guide you throughout the entire therapeutic rehabilitation process. Call us today at 602-547-3255 to learn if vision therapy or visual rehabilitation is right for you.