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Vision Function in Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD

This study explores vision problems in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), highlighting comorbid symptoms and treatment challenges. Results show high rates of vision abnormalities in TBI patients, with additional complaints related to PTSD. Understanding these issues is crucial for effective diagnosis and management.

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Vision Function in Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD

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  1. Visual function, traumatic brain injury, and posttraumatic stress disorder Gregory L. Goodrich, PhD; Gary L. Martinsen, OD, PhD; Heidi M. Flyg, OD; Jennine Kirby, OD; Donn W. Garvert, MS; Christopher W. Tyler, PhD, DSc

  2. Aim • Report results of vision tests in patients with history of traumatic brain injury (TBI), both with and without posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). • Relevance • TBI and PTSD can be comorbid with overlapping symptoms, making diagnosis and treatment difficult. • TBI is associated with changes in vision function, but vision problems secondary to PTSD have not been documented.

  3. Method • Reviewed medical records of 100 patients with history of TBI, noting: • PTSD diagnoses. • Visual symptoms. • Vision function abnormalities. • Medications with visual side effects.

  4. Results • PTSD diagnoses: • 41 patients with. • 59 without. • High rates of binocular vision and oculomotor function deficits in patients with TBI. • No significant differences between patients with or without PTSD. • However, patients with PTSD had more self-reported visual symptoms and significantly higher complaint rates for light sensitivity and reading problems.

  5. Conclusion • Findings may be beneficial in understanding vision problems in patients with comorbid TBI and PTSD vs those with TBI alone.

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