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Vision After Stroke / Brain Injury

What is it?

A stroke, concussion or other brain injury can affect how the eyes and brain work together, even when the eyes themselves appear healthy. People may experience blurred or double vision, difficulty focusing, sensitivity to light, headaches, eye strain, reduced depth perception or trouble tracking words and moving objects. Some people also lose awareness of part of their visual field or find busy environments unusually overwhelming. These changes can affect reading, balance, mobility, driving, screen use and everyday confidence. Vision difficulties may appear immediately or become more noticeable as you return to normal activities. A detailed assessment can help identify what has changed and what support may be appropriate.

How we can help

Our team can assess how your vision is functioning following a stroke, concussion or brain injury.

We look beyond eyesight alone and may assess focusing, eye movement, tracking, coordination, visual fields and how comfortably your eyes work together. We also take the time to understand which daily activities have become difficult or tiring.

Depending on your needs, support may include an updated glasses prescription, specialised lenses, prisms, filters, practical visual strategies or referral to other rehabilitation professionals. Vision care following a neurological event is often most effective as part of a coordinated healthcare and rehabilitation plan.

Our aim is to explain the findings clearly, reduce unnecessary visual stress and help make everyday activities feel more manageable.

Tips for your visit

Bring your current glasses, medication list and any reports from your hospital, neurologist, rehabilitation team, occupational therapist or other health professionals.

Make a note of the symptoms you have noticed and the activities that trigger them. This might include reading, walking through shops, using screens, travelling in a car or moving between bright and dim environments.

You are very welcome to bring a family member, friend or carer. They can help provide background information, remember recommendations and make the appointment feel less demanding.

Recovery can be tiring, so let us know if you need a slower pace, additional breaks or information explained more than once. There is no prize for racing through the appointment.

Ready to see the difference?

If you or your child are struggling with this, we are here to help. Make an appointment or contact us today to chat with our friendly team about how we can help you.

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