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Old 03-17-2013, 04:00 PM #11
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My neuro-opthamologist said that prisms would be too much for my visual system to handle(my converge issues were really bad) and would make me feel horrible so she prescribed glasses with blue tint which made a world of difference for me. I would check to see if this is an option for you.
I had the same advice from mine. However, the idea is that I use these for 3 months to see how if I improve. Then it may be a different prescription with / without prisms
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My neuro-opthamologist said that prisms would be too much for my visual system to handle(my converge issues were really bad) and would make me feel horrible so she prescribed glasses with blue tint which made a world of difference for me. I would check to see if this is an option for you.
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My favorite sun glasses have a blue tint. I'll wear them more. Thanks
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Hi Su seb....

Re the blue tint: I understand that you need to block the blue light, which is the most complex for the brain to process. To do that you need to wear blue blocker sun glasses. The blue tint does not block blue, as far as I know, so you need amber tinted lenses.
Hope that helps! Others may have thoughts on this.
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Current symptoms: Vision problems (but 20/20 in each eye alone!) – convergence insufficiency – horizontal and vertical (heterophoria), problems with tracking and saccades, peripheral vision problems, eyes see different colour tints; tinnitus 24/7 both ears; hyperacusis (noise filter gone!), labyrinthian (inner ear) concussion, vestibular dysfunction (dizzy, bedspins, need to look down when walking); partial loss of sense of smell; electric shocks through head when doing too much; headaches; emotional lability; memory blanks; difficulty concentrating. I still can’t go into busy, noisy places. Fatigue. Executive functioning was affected – multi-tasking, planning, motivation. Slight aphasia. Shooting pain up neck and limited mobility at neck. Otherwise lucky!

Current treatments: Vestibular therapy, Vision therapy, amantadine (100 mg a day), acupuncture and physiotherapy for neck, slow return to exercise, magnesium, resveratrol, omega 3 fish oils, vitamins D, B and multi. Optimism and perserverance.
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