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Old 04-12-2013, 03:10 PM
NormaW NormaW is offline
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I have had issues with my vision for 13 months now. I am going to a neur opthomologist next week. I have been diagnosed with post traumatic vision syndrome. I watch t.v. for maybe 2 hours a day, computer about 45 minutes. Apparently it is quite common to have focus issues after a concussion. One issues was called convergence insufficiency (not sure about spelling), this is the inability to focus both eyes on one image (ie to read). I have been reading up on vision therapy and for some it is life changing and for others not much change. I find it extremely frustrating having to chase down alot of the information myself, but I have learned that self advocacy is key; without the ability to read or work on an computer I can not be employed. I very much want to get back to work, it is extremely stressful to live on disability. Not to mention how boring life is without being able to read or watch t.v.

I have had my eyes tested twice with nothing identified, however general eye doctor would not recognize the issue. It is really important to keep looking for more help and something that rings true for you. I also cannot go out in crowds, I find I cannot navigate if a bunch of people are walking towards me and the activity seems to wear me out.

Good Luck, but I would suggest googling post traumatic vision syndrome and see if it is a fit for you.
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