Eye Test

[Lizum]

Hi there. I have post concussion syndrome and am having my first normal eye test on Weds. I've read lots of posts on Facebook from people in the US about optometrists and visual therapy. My question is, does an ordinary eye test pick up anything related to concussions? Is there a special test I should ask for?

[cat3]

Maybe pop into any opticians and ask if they can detect concussion and, if so, arrange an appointment.

Recently my GP suggested I arrange for my optician to check behind my eyes to make sure there was nothing amiss some years after my brain haemorrhage.

When I asked my optician if this made sense he replied 'You'd be surprised what we can see with today's technology'. Cat x

[Raeka1354]

Hi

I been the similar situation as you and unfortunately I nevere find the good doctor to chech my eyes . But can I ask you one question?

Are you having double vision

And can you tell me what happened to you and which doctor is looking after you regarding post concoction because I had post concoction after head injury at work since last two years

I would be delightful if you could tell me about your experience

Many thanks

.

[Kirk5w7]

Hi Lizum, I've just had a "special " eye test done by a Neuro optometrist. It was extremely comprehensive, I was told by my optician and the NHS hospitals I visited that I had lost some peripheral vision he said no my eyes work perfectly the problem is damage in my brain.

He is going to help me with the help of a physiotherapist trained in visual rehab to improve my balance etc.

But may I add he said the glasses I received at my last eye test were perfect and didn't need changing, I think that's the first time I've ever had an eye test and not had to change my glasses!

I don't have double vision, finding a Neuro- optometrist is not easy in this country, I was lucky there is one in Stockport but I drew a blank in Manchester. It's not as widely spread as America.

H

As Cat says have a chat with your optician.

Janet x

[Kirk5w7]

Can I also add that this assessment was not available on the NHS and I will have to pay for subsequent treatments also.

Janet

[randomphantoms in reply to Kirk5w7]

Janet if you have a neurologist ask them for a referral to a neuro opthalmologist. This can be done on the NHS.

Love n hugs

Xoxo

[Kirk5w7 in reply to randomphantoms]

Hi Random been through the hospital opthalmology route ad got nowhere. This way I'm in control and not sitting around waiting for nothing to happen X

Janet

[StrawberryCream]

My optician did assess my eye problems with the testing that they do and what I told him. I then was referred to the hospital opthalmic department for an even more in depth assessment. Its a bit like GP's and hospital referrals to get the latter you have to see your GP first and its usually likewise for vision - opticians then referral to hospital if required. I go to an independent opticians rather than a big organisation of many national stores as found them much better and thorough. My optician has lots of technical equipment he uses.

[Lizum]

Thanks for all the replies. I'll let you know how I get on.

[sospan]

Standard opticians won't pick up anything like the things you want them to do.

Whilst you shouldn't go looking for problems, you want to check for the following:

Tracking problems; where you follow a pen moving in front of your eyes

Teaming problems: where both eyes move and sense distance equally

Visual midline shift: Where you find you stand at a slight angle or when you look at something it doesn't look straight

Light / dark reaction time: When you move from a light to dark area how long your eyes take to adjust.

There are a lot more including the "field test" , pressure test and the usual eye sight tests.

Have a look at behavioiral optometaary at babo.co.uk/

[UselessCarer]

My husband went for his normal eye test post brain surgery for sub dural haematoma and subsequent brain damage. The optician identified loss of peripheral vision (that had to be notified to GP), but was clear that it was due to thebraindamage, not damage to the eye function.

[steve55]

lizum only thing i can suggest is to mention youve had concussion

[Lizum]

Good news is that my eyes are near perfect. I did feel tired and nauseous afterwards but managed to get to work after. The optician did recommend light responsive sunglasses, which I didn't realise that you can get as non-prescription. Even better, the ticket price said £35 and I got them for £5. Hurry to Boots, my light sensitive friends