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Rethinking dizziness after concussion

January 4, 2026

Vision plays a pivotal—and often overlooked—role in post-concussion dizziness. Here’s why doctors of optometry should be key members of the care team.

Tag(s): Clinical Eye Care, Diseases and Conditions

Woman with concussion, band aids on head illustration


Key Takeaways

  • Dizziness is often thought of as a vestibular condition; however, equally important is the visual component and how the two integrate in our daily lives.
  • Primary eye care providers may be hesitant to address the dizziness as it is often thought of as primarily a vestibular disorder.
  • The key for the primary eye care provider is to understand the relationship of vision and vestibular processing and how a patient can quickly be screened for vision concerns with the dynamic visual acuity test (DVAT).

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