Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Vision problems are common after a concussion and often involve eye movement and tracking issues. In this video, we explain how a concussion vision exam evaluates ocular motor dysfunction, including eye tracking, focusing, and coordination problems that can cause dizziness, headaches, and difficulty reading.

Learn what to expect during post-concussion vision testing and how abnormalities are identified during a comprehensive eye exam.

For each type of eye movement tests, normal is shown followed by abnormal example.

Test 1
• Smoot Pursuit Test (0:10)
• Smooth Pursuit Deficit (0:36)
• Nystagmus (0:50)

Test 2
• Saccades Test (0:58
• Saccadic Dysfunction (1:27)

Test 3
• Convergence Test (1:37)
• Convergence Insufficiency (1:53)

Test 4
• Light Sensitivity Check (2:01)
• Light Sensitivity Present (2:15)

Test 5
• Head Impulse Test (2:22)
• Positive Head Impulse Test (2:47)

Test 6
• Gaze Stability Test (3:04)
• Gaze Instability Present (3:46)

At Home Concussion Eye Exercises (Dizziness Treatment After Concussion or Traumatic Brain Injury): youtu.be/_jfpf32w6hA

Rapid Concussion Evaluation in Sports: Sideline Quick Guide (Soccer, Ice Hockey, Football, etc): youtu.be/5-ro0cE0zBk

Video created by Dr. Christopher Chang:
FauquierENT.net

Actor Credit:
MJ Gordon @marinjayden
Certified Yoga Alliance Instructor (RYP500, RPYT, Yin)
Certified Fitness Instructor NCEP
MJ-Gordon.com

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