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Old 05-31-2014, 10:18 PM #1
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Default glasses for the computer?

Hello

I do struggle with screen and try to limit them too. There is a product I heard about and am curious if anyone has tried it. these are made by Carpathian eyewear, and the are clip on things for prescription glasses.

Wondering if these help cut down on eye strain and computer ues for anyone.

I do have f.lux on my computer and I think it helps, and yes, I know to take breaks from it too.

Anyhow, just seeing what works for people out there.

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[SIZE="1"]What happened. I was in a car accident 2-23-2013, and got a mild concussion from it. I had some time off for brain rest, got somewhat better, but slipped into PCS in March 2013.

Symptoms I had: dizziness, light and sound sensitivity, fatigue, tinitis, occasional headaches and migraines,

Symptoms as of 5--2013: poor sleep, tinitis, some confusion /short term memory blanks, balance. The other symptoms are mostly gone, but flare up if I OVERdo something.

Therapy I had: vestibular

3 months in: I could drive more and for longer distances. I felt like a younger, happier version of myself and I feel so blessed to have this feeling.

9 months in and I am working full time. I do get tired, and some sound and light sensitivity from time to time, but mostly I am over most of my symptoms.
I pray every day and I m praying for your recovery.

Over a year in: I can multi task (limited) and have humor in my life. But when I am tired, I am very tired.
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Hello PoetryMom,

I find that the computer screen, laptop screen, & TV screen all bother me.

I can use my ipad and iPhone but best if dimmed and tilted. Time restraints to or I get a whopper of a headache-migraine.

My doctor told me there is a difference in all the screens but I could t tell you what.

I do like when the background is a soft different color.

I don't know if this helps or not

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*TBI with mild to severe damage November 2012 from car crash. Stroke with hemorage & 4 clots in veins in brain Feb/Mar 2015.

*Vestibular damage, PCS, hypercusis, severe visual processing and tracking issues, short term memory loss, headaches/migraines, occipital neuralgia, cognitive issues, neurological issues, brain fog, brain fatigue when over stimulated, twitching, vertigo, neck issues, nerve issues, PTSD, personality change, Since stroke left side weakness, rage, worsening of vestibular problems, recall, speech, memory.

*Can't drive or work. Have done occupational therapy, cognitive therapy, physical therapy. Learning work arounds, and strategies to be competent in daily life. Change your attitude/perspective changes your life. As TBI survivors this is a vital part of our healing and living.

*Working on getting to know and accept the new me.
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Default yes, this helps

Another thing I figured out is that I do a lot of my writing laying down in bed and I need to change that to sitting upright.

I do have some sunglass lenses that clip on my regular glasses, but I don't know if the ones on the site are the same idea or different.

I also have that f.lux on my computer.

If anyone has the Carpathian eyewear and it works for them, I would love to know.

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[SIZE="1"]What happened. I was in a car accident 2-23-2013, and got a mild concussion from it. I had some time off for brain rest, got somewhat better, but slipped into PCS in March 2013.

Symptoms I had: dizziness, light and sound sensitivity, fatigue, tinitis, occasional headaches and migraines,

Symptoms as of 5--2013: poor sleep, tinitis, some confusion /short term memory blanks, balance. The other symptoms are mostly gone, but flare up if I OVERdo something.

Therapy I had: vestibular

3 months in: I could drive more and for longer distances. I felt like a younger, happier version of myself and I feel so blessed to have this feeling.

9 months in and I am working full time. I do get tired, and some sound and light sensitivity from time to time, but mostly I am over most of my symptoms.
I pray every day and I m praying for your recovery.

Over a year in: I can multi task (limited) and have humor in my life. But when I am tired, I am very tired.
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Not sure if this will help you, but my friend uses some sort of glare-stopping screen on her computer. She used to get really bad headaches and bouts of dizziness before she got the screen. If you are interested, I can get more info from her. I have no clue what it's called.
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I have installed flux and I like it. But I still can't read for longer than 30 minutes the words are blurry but not as glare.
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The event: Rear ended on freeway with son when I was at a stop in stop and go traffic July 2012. Lost consciousness.

Post-event: Diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, ptsd, whiplash, peripheral and central vestibular dysfunction and convergence insufficiency. MRI/CT scans fine.

Symptoms: daily headaches, dizziness/vertigo, nausea, cognitive fog, light/noise sensitivities, anxiety/irritability, fatigued, convergence insufficiency, tinnitus and numbness in arms/legs.

Therapies: Now topamax 50mg daily; Propanolol and Tramadol when migraine. Off nortryptiline and trazodone. Accupuncture. Vitamin regime. Prism glasses/vision therapy. Vestibular therapy 3month. Gluten free diet. Dairy free diet. On sick leave from teaching until Sept. 2014.
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Look into Irlens Syndrome. They have a specialized process of giving you specifically tinted lenses to block the rays of light that over stress your brain. They also have a list of practitioners that have been trained in the practice of finding your lense type.

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I just bought the carpathian clip on frames since the flux seemed to really help with my eyes. I can't read beyond 30 minutes - but the eye strain is less intense.
I even think my comprehension has increased.

I would definitely recommend it. I mean it's a bit odd looking through orange tint-but it is less harsh. It must have some effect on the brain.

But every bit helps. here and there we take what we can!

Thanks you all!
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The event: Rear ended on freeway with son when I was at a stop in stop and go traffic July 2012. Lost consciousness.

Post-event: Diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, ptsd, whiplash, peripheral and central vestibular dysfunction and convergence insufficiency. MRI/CT scans fine.

Symptoms: daily headaches, dizziness/vertigo, nausea, cognitive fog, light/noise sensitivities, anxiety/irritability, fatigued, convergence insufficiency, tinnitus and numbness in arms/legs.

Therapies: Now topamax 50mg daily; Propanolol and Tramadol when migraine. Off nortryptiline and trazodone. Accupuncture. Vitamin regime. Prism glasses/vision therapy. Vestibular therapy 3month. Gluten free diet. Dairy free diet. On sick leave from teaching until Sept. 2014.
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I find .flux doesn't work well enough for me. For example, I have it on dim incandescent now and it's still too bright.

I do better on websites with black backgrounds, etc. I think sunglasses would be an excellent idea I might copy more often.
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