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My Concussion Story | What I Learned About Brain Injury, Vision Problems & Recovery with Dr. Jacqueline Theis

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Doctor Eye Health Podcast
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May 20, 2026
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Summary

One snowboard crash changed everything. After suffering a concussion while snowboarding in Canada, Dr. Joseph Allen shares the emotional and physical reality of concussion recovery, traumatic brain injury, memory loss, and vision problems after concussion on this episode of the Doctor Eye Health podcast. Joined by neuro-optometrist Dr. Jacqueline Theis, they break down post-traumatic amnesia, brain injury rehabilitation, and how modern concussion treatment has evolved beyond simply resting in a dark room. What You Will Learn ✅ How concussion symptoms can appear without headaches or dizziness ✅ Why vision problems are common after traumatic brain injuries ✅ How memory loss and post-traumatic amnesia affect recovery ✅ Why active rehabilitation improves concussion recovery outcomes 👉 Like the podcast? Stay updated with the latest eye health tips, treatments, and expert advice by signing up for the newsletter here: https://www.doctoreyehealth.com/ Key Timestamps (00:00) Dr. Joseph Allen shares his snowboarding concussion story in Canada (01:11) Dr. Jacqueline Theis explains her experience treating concussion patients (03:06) The Snowboarding Accident in Canada and the missing memory gap begins (06:41) Early Signs of Concussion and Memory Loss (09:24) Hidden Concussion Symptoms and ER Decision (12:21) Post-Traumatic Amnesia and Anxiety After Brain Injury (15:27) Inside the Quebec ER Experience (18:30) Modern Concussion Recovery and Brain Injury Rehab (21:26) Exercise, Whiplash Recovery, and Vision Rehabilitation (25:00) Why Concussion Symptoms Can Last for Years (26:24) The Importance of Multidisciplinary Concussion Care Key Takeaways 🔹 Concussions can happen even without obvious symptoms 🔹 Vision dysfunction is common after brain injuries 🔹 Recovery approaches for concussi…