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Old 04-12-2018, 12:43 AM #1
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Yes, I am from Chicago and went to her clinic 1year after my TBI. I saw Dr. Wright who I liked a lot. They diagnosed me and gave me tinted glasses to start. It made a HUGE a difference to me. It helped headaches and helped me work on computer/read without eye strain.
What type of tint for the glasses that you use? Is it FL-41?

One of my main issues is inability to look at computer screens and I've been trying to find anything that helps only if a little.
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12/02/2012 - Light concussion at boxing practice. Ended up having PCS for about 3 months.
March 2013 - Thought that since most of my symptoms resolved I could start having fun again.
Went snowmobiling once (didn't hit my head) and concussion symptoms returned and got even worse than before.
June 2013 - accidentally bumped my head against a deck railing, and had a month-long setback.
November 2013 - drove to work after a big snowstorm and the roads were very rough, ended up having another setback.
2014 - Having setbacks after coughing/sneezing too much, or someone slapping me on the back, or any other significant jarring.
Feb 2014 - Started seeing Atlas Orthogonal chiro - most helpful doc so far.
June 2014 - Two months of physical/visual therapy - no noticeable improvement.
September 2014 - Diagnosed with Perilymph Fistula in right ear.
November 2014 - Fistula surgery (switched to left ear before the surgery after additional testing).
January 2016 - Quit work to "work" on figuring out PCS, so far it seems that eyes/vision issues are the most contributing factor, especially computer work.

Current symptoms are: inconsistent sleep patterns, headaches, vertigo/dizziness, anxiety/panic attacks, mental fog/problems with concentration, problems with computer screens.
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What type of tint for the glasses that you use? Is it FL-41?

One of my main issues is inability to look at computer screens and I've been trying to find anything that helps only if a little.
It was a blue tint. In my recent test, she determined tint wasn’t helping and instead of using prism to draw eyes inward, was going to make it to bend the light outward. I don’t get the science of it but it really helps.
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I just saw Dr. Zelinsky and have not received my prescription from her yet. After I do, I will post my results here. Also FYI for anyone who is more skeptical, I believe there is a double blind clinical trial happening currently to test her "method."
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I have blue blocking sunglasses (orange). Are these the same thing?
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Understanding How the Eyes Are Affected After a Brain Injury w/ Dr. Zelinsky 2/16 by Faces of TBI | Health Podcasts

I liked the analogy of an orchestra . . .
I was tested by an eye specialist, nothing wrong with my eye sight because I could read the letters on the chart in front of me.
A neuropsychologist advised a visit to behavioural optometrist after listening to the list of impairments I suffered after my fall, none of which were present prior.
Prescribed glasses with prisms and coloured lens made a big difference.

You might get frustrated with the interruptions listening to this podcast but persevere . . . .maybe my tolerance levels aren't what they used to be!
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