A behavioural optometrist plays a key role in concussion rehabilitation by addressing vision-related issues that often arise following a brain injury. Their expertise contributes to recovery through several key areas:

1. Comprehensive Vision Assessment
   
   Behavioural optometrists evaluate how the concussion has affected visual skills, including focus, eye movement, depth perception, and visual processing. This thorough assessment helps identify subtle vision deficits often missed in standard eye exams.
   

2. Treatment of Visual Dysfunction
   
   Common post-concussion issues such as blurred vision, double vision, difficulty focusing, and eye strain are addressed through tailored interventions, including prescription lenses or therapeutic prism glasses.
   

3. Vision Therapy
   
   They design individualised vision therapy programs to improve visual skills, such as eye-tracking, coordination, and visual processing speed, which are crucial for activities like reading, driving, and screen use.
   

4. Vestibulo-Ocular Rehabilitation
   
   Concussions can disrupt the connection between the visual and balance systems, leading to dizziness and disorientation. Behavioural optometrists provide exercises to retrain these systems and restore their coordination.
   

5. Symptom Management
   
   Vision-related symptoms, such as headaches, light sensitivity, and difficulty concentrating, are targeted through specific interventions, helping patients manage these challenges and improve their quality of life.
   

6. Education and Coping Strategies
   
   Behavioural optometrists educate patients on how vision changes can affect daily activities and provide strategies to adapt, such as modifying environments or using visual aids.
   

7. Monitoring and Progression
   
   They track improvements in visual function over time, adjusting treatments and therapies as needed to ensure continued progress.
   

By addressing vision impairments and their impact on daily functioning, behavioural optometrists play a crucial role in concussion rehabilitation, helping patients regain clarity, comfort, and confidence in their visual abilities.