Can Whiplash Have An Effect On Your Vision?

Whiplash is an all too common injury that arises as a result of a road traffic accident. Most people have heard of whiplash, but people can often be quite dismissive of the injury and, often it is not taken seriously enough. Often when people think of whiplash they simply associate it with neck pain and envisage the sufferer having to walk around wearing a big neck collar – they certainly do not consider anything as far reaching as effected vision. The picture this paints of a whiplash sufferer is not an accurate one. Symptoms of whiplash can be numerous and these days surgical collars are rarely prescribed. This article looks at how a whiplash injury is caused, the main symptoms of whiplash and whether the injury can really have an effect on your vision. We also address what you should do if you think you are suffering from a whiplash injury and how long it may take you to recover from your injury.

A whiplash injury usually, but not always, occurs during a road traffic accident where one vehicle collides with the rear of another vehicle. This has the result of causing the head and neck of the driver and/or passengers in the vehicle to be suddenly and forcefully thrown backwards and forwards causing the soft-tissue and ligaments in the neck to be stretched beyond their normal range of movement. In addition, the collision can have the affect of suddenly jolting your posture and nervous system which can result in your eye sight being affected. This can take the form of blurred vision or rapid eye movement and can be accompanied by headaches. Other, often more common, symptoms of whiplash can include stiffness or restricted movement in your neck, pain and discomfort in your neck, shoulders and lower back, dizziness, nausea, giddiness and pins and needles.

If you have been involved in a collision and think you may be suffering from a whiplash injury you should visit your GP or local A&E department as soon as possible for medical advice. The medical professionals will, hopefully, be able to rule out anything more serious than whiplash and will be able to advise you on the correct course of treatment for your injuries. The length of time it will take you to recover from your injuries will depend on how severely you have been injured. Some people make a full recovery from their whiplash injuries within a few weeks or months of the accident but others, who have suffered a more serious whiplash injury, may take a year or two to make a full recovery. In rare cases, sufferers will be left with persistent symptoms that are likely to be permanent.

It can be seen therefore, that whiplash can in fact have an effect on your vision and if you suspect you are suffering from a whiplash injury you should seek medical attention as soon as possible to obtain the correct form of treatment to aid your recovery.

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