HI

I am also very close to Madison, WI. I was kicked in the back of the head by a horse almost two years ago. My head injury also involved a lot of visual issues, as well as many others. I saw Dr. Robert Weir at Davis Duehr Dean on Regent Street. He is a neuro-opthamalogist. He took everything I was going through very seriously and coordinated working with other specialists. He seperated out the various issues that I have as a result of the injury which included cranial nerve damage, visual cortex injury and injury to various other parts of my brain. He was very helpful telling me who to contact to help me with the various specialties. He was fantastic.

Regarding the visual sensitivity. I wear dark sunglasses a lot, even indoors. With the snow that we just got, there is a lot of sun reflection coming off the snow. It is almost blinding. I did not get glasses that automatically adjust to light (I forget the name of them). Instead I bought a couple pairs of sunglasses of different color lenses and intensity of darkness. Then I can choose which I need based on how sensitive my eyes are feeling. I will sometimes wear them when I am on the computer because it is the contrast that bothers my vision.

Also, I would highly recommend getting the ice covers that you can put on your shoes. It will get icy now, and the last thing we all need is a fall on ice. Mine have small metal grips on the bottom. I just have to take them off as soon as I come inside, because they are treacherous on tile floors and would tear up carpet.

Good luck with everything. I know how hard this all is.