Effects of Abusive Head Trauma on a Shaken Baby's Eyes & Vision

There are many different negative effects of abusive head trauma (shaken baby syndrome) on a baby or child, including effects on the baby's vision.  Specifically, a shaken baby may suffer retinal hemorrhages (bleeding into the retina) and retinal detachment (the peeling away of the retina from the layer of support tissue beneath it).  If not treated quickly, these effects on the eyes can lead to vision loss and even blindness, in more serious cases.  When a baby is shaken, his or her brain is pitched back and forth, causing trauma inside the cranium.  The parts of the eye most often damaged by this back-and-forth motion are the retina (the light-sensitive tissue of the eye on which a visual image is created), the vitreous humor (the gel between the retina and the lens), and sometimes the macula (the part of the eye containing structures that control central vision and clarity of vision).  Another key abnormality of the eye to recognize when diagnosing shaken baby syndrome is traumatic retinoschisis, a condition in which the neurosensory layers of the retina split.  Traumatic retinoschisis is unique to shaken baby syndrome; it has never been recognized in any other condition suffered by infants and young children.

For more information on the physical effects of abusive head trauma or shaken baby syndrome in general, feel free to contact child injury and shaken baby syndrome lawyer Chris Keane.  Accustomed to working with the best medical experts in the field during abusive head trauma cases, he will answer all your questions for free, provide you with helpful resources, and help you find the medical care your child needs.  Shaken baby syndrome is a serious matter, and Chris Keane is devoted to making life better for its victims and their families.

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Infant Twins Suffer Severe Head Injuries After Alleged Abuse From Father | Abusive Head Trauma Attorney

An Indiana father who allegedly abused and shook his infant twins over two years ago was recently arrested for aggravated battery and neglect (two counts of each), according to The Herald Bulletin.  According to the then 3-month-old twins' mother, she left the twins in thirty-one-year-old Antonio S. Jones' care while she was on a trip and found visible injuries on both babies when she returned.  After seeing the injuries, including facial bruises, the mother took the twin brother and sister to a local hospital.  Upon further medical examination, the brother was found to have blood in the whites of his eyes, bruises and wounds in his mouth, on his nose, and around his head.  He was also found to have fractured arm, thigh, and tibia bones that were healing.  His twin sister also had bleeding in the whites of her eyes, as well as bruising on the eyes, nose, cheeks, and mouth.  She was found to have a skull fracture and many other bone fractures on her body.  Due to their severe head and brain injuries, the twins were diagnosed with abusive head trauma.  They are currently in their mother's custody.

If you believe that your baby has been shaken and may be suffering from abusive head trauma, feel free to contact child injury lawyer Chris Keane with any questions you may have.  The Keane Law Firm will provide you with free information and will help you acquire the resources your child needs to reach maximum recovery.  Contact Chris Keane online or call 1-888-592-KIDS.

Uncle Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse After Shaking Infant Nephew | Shaken Baby Syndrome Lawyer

A man from Longmont, Colorado, could face six to ten years in prison for negligent child abuse in connection with shaking his infant nephew in 2008, according to the Colorado Daily website.  Although the 18-month-old shaken baby syndrome victim is reportedly doing well now, the baby was only 8 weeks old when he sustained multiple injuries and hematomas on the brain when his uncle, 36-year-old Troy Pierce, allegedly shook him while babysitting.   After the infant's parents expressed concern that their child was having tremors and problems with his eyes, the baby suffered from seizures at the hospital, and Pierce was arrested in March 2008.  Friday, July 24, the uncle pled guilty to the felony child abuse charge for seriously injuring the boy.

As an advocate for injured and abused children, shaken baby syndrome lawyer Chris Keane devotes his practice to representing children and only children.  If you believe that your child has been injured as a result of shaken baby syndrome (abusive head trauma), feel free to contact Chris Keane with your most pressing questions.  The Keane Law Firm will freely provide you with the information and resources you need to ensure that your child receives the best possible medical care and rehabilitation.  For free advice regarding your unique situation, contact Chris Keane online or by phone at 1-888-592-KIDS (1-888-592-5437).