An acquired brain injury (ABI) is caused by a trauma to the brain. The root cause may come from a stroke, neurological dysfunction, or a hit on the head. A common cause of an ABI in children and young adults is sports as they may fall, get hit, or get a concussion as a result of impact. An acquired brain injury does not discriminate and knows no age. As a result, a person may experience a decline or maladaptation to their state of consciousness. This in turn can cause a deterioration in sensory processing, cognitive ability and physical function. Regardless of the severity of the trauma, dramatic changes may occur to the individual's visual system.

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The connection between vision and the brain is remarkably significant. Vision is the backbone of sensory information processing. When there is a disruption in the brain, there is a disruption in the way visual information is received and reacted upon. This results in disruptions in efficiency concerning information processing. A patient with an ABI may demonstrate disturbances in behavioral and emotional function, physiological maladjustment, and partial/total functional disability. Following an ABI, the visual system is not the way it what was. Something as simple as having the patient use their previously worn glasses can exaggerate visual issues.

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You need good visual skills to work efficiently and with purpose! Sometimes, you simply need to retrain these skills!