A Debilitating and Commonly Missed Post-Concussion Syndrome

Post-traumatic vision syndrome is often overlooked as a part of concussion rehabilitation, but there’s hope for those who have experienced a head injury.
A Debilitating and Commonly Missed Post-Concussion Syndrome
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Recovery from a traumatic brain injury, even a mild one, can be a long and frustrating journey. Symptoms are complicated and can range from cognitive and behavioral changes to physical imbalances and impairments. One commonly overlooked symptom that can affect all of these aspects of recovery is a dysfunction of the visual system.

Much of what’s currently understood about post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is drawn from recent research. One known complicating factor in treating PCS is the overlap among symptoms with unique origins.

Kayla Laine
Kayla Laine
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Kayla Laine is a writer and producer with an education in neuroscience and career experience in documentary television, news, and health.
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