Both eyes move simultaneously in the same direction. Contracture Loss of range of motion in a joint due to abnormal shortening of soft tissues. Convergence Movement of two eyeballs inward to focus on an object moved closer. The nearer the object, the greater is the degree of convergence necessary to maintain single vision. Cortical Blindness Loss of vision resulting from a lesion of the primary visual areas of the occipital lobe.
Light reflex is preserved.
Contrecoup Bruising of brain tissue on the side opposite where the blow was struck. A series of X-rays taken at different levels of the brain that allows the direct visualization of the skull and intracranial structures. A scan is often taken soon after the injury to help decide if surgery is needed. The scan may be repeated later to see how the brain is recovering.