Essentially, Acquired Brain Injury is an insult to the brain. It can result from a blow to the head, stroke, or neurological dysfunction. Frequently these problems are hidden and neglected, lengthening and impairing rehabilitation.
Vision is the most important source of sensory information.
Consisting of a sophisticated complex of subsystems, the visual process involves the flow and processing of information to the brain. Because there is a close relationship between vision and the brain, Acquired Brain Injury can disrupt the visual process, interfering with the flow and processing of information. The result is a vision problem. If the visual system is inefficient, every task can seem difficult, using more energy than required. Very few in the health care professions, including head trauma rehabilitation centers, are adequately aware of visual problems resulting from Acquired Brain Injury and the visual-perception consequences.