Vision Problems Caused by Lyme Disease

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Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses can cause vision problems that linger even after medical treatment. Tick-borne illnesses can cause a range of vision problems, including:

  • Blurry vision: The world seems out of focus, like you need new glasses.
  • Eye strain: Your eyes get tired easily, especially when reading or using screens.
  • Double vision: You see two images of one object.
  • Light sensitivity: Bright lights feel uncomfortable or even painful.
  • Trouble focusing: You lose your place while reading or have difficulty following moving objects.

But wait, there’s more! Lyme disease can also mess with your brain in ways that affect your vision, like:

  • Balance problems: You feel unsteady on your feet.
  • Trouble judging distances: It’s hard to tell how far away things are.
  • Memory and focus issues: You have trouble remembering things or concentrating.
  • Feeling overwhelmed: Busy environments with lots of movement can be confusing.
  • Sensitivity to sound: Loud noises feel extra bothersome.

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Dr. Padula is a subject matter expert on the impact of Lyme Disease and Vision. In this video he presents to Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association.

Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses can cause vision problems that linger even after medical treatment. This is especially true for children, whose developing brains are particularly vulnerable.

Here’s why:

  • Vision problems trick the brain: When your vision is blurry or out of focus, your brain tries to “fix” it by creating habits that may not be healthy in the long run.
  • Treatment isn’t always enough: Antibiotics may clear the infection, but your vision system might still need help to function normally.

What can be done?

There are specialized vision therapies that can help retrain your brain to process visual information correctly. These therapies can include:

  • Special lenses: Glasses or contacts that improve focus and reduce strain.
  • Prisms: Lenses that help your brain align the two images seen by each eye (important for double vision).
  • Neuro-Visual Postural Therapy (NVPT): A specialized program to retrain the brain-eye connection.

Early intervention is key! The sooner you address vision problems caused by tick-borne disease, the less likely they are to interfere with your child’s development and learning.

If you’ve been bitten by a tick and your child experiences any vision problems, contact the Padula Institute of Vision about a comprehensive visual evaluation.