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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Posts: 161
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Posts: 161
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I am still not driving
I had one doctor say was ok to drive as long as I did not drive long distances or in traffic and provided I was feeling ok.
I always have a headache and feel dizzy and confused so I decided not to drive as it did not seem safe.
I was later told by the neuro optometrist that my scores for one test was in the 9 per cent and this test reflect my ability for visual reaction. She nor I thought it was good enough to drive. I am hopeful with vision therapy and the post concussion syndrome getting better that I will be able to drive one day.
Every head injury is different and no one really knows who is going to recover and to what extent but I would say for the time being it does not seem really safe for you to be driving.
I know how difficult it is to get places when you can't drive but you do not want another accident. It can set your recovery back as you can see from others that have re hit their heads after the initial accident.
There should be some experts out there that can assess what you should be able to do safely. Time will only tell how far the recovery will go. There is still every hope that you will totally recover, you are still in the early phases.
Take care of yourself, it is in your best interest.
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MVA March 2012 pcs, post traumatic vision syndrome, convergence insufficiencies, vision mid line shift syndrome, gaze stabilization and vision tracking. Fatigue, headaches and sore eyes are main issues.
Current activities: chiro, massage, prism glasses, vision therapy, yoga, meditation, aquafit classes and rest.....
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