returning from a traumatic brain injury

[lo123]

My main concern right now is that my vision in the left eye is not what it used to be. I'll talk to my doctor tomorrow.

I forgot to mention that I ended up needing to get new glasses. I was advised my the neurosurgeon to wait a few months to let it stabilize. They also said it was likely that I had some nerve issues because of where I hit being so close to the optic nerve.

Turned out that I lost the ability to compensate for my astigmatism.

Hang in there.

[loopybunny]

I forgot to mention that I ended up needing to get new glasses. I was advised my the neurosurgeon to wait a few months to let it stabilize. They also said it was likely that I had some nerve issues because of where I hit being so close to the optic nerve.

Turned out that I lost the ability to compensate for my astigmatism.

Hang in there.

That's good to know. My Oakley glasses were undamaged, but I had Rx Transitions lenses in them that disappeared. Obviously I need new ones. I'm not due for a new pair until July though.

[lo123]

Because glasses are so expensive, maybe you could use an online service like http://www.zennioptical.com/ ?

I haven't tried them myself, but I'm going to order some RX sunglasses from them. I have a hard time wearing the astigmatism contact lenses, and I need my sun protection! anyway, I've read good things about that particular site. Even if you still have to pay for the exam out of pocket, at least the glasses won't set you back quite so much.

[Crankin]

You haven't seen a neurologist ?
Get yourself there pronto.

[crazycanuck]

Just a story for you & I understand she was released from hospital today.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/hall...ad-to-recovery

[loopybunny]

Just a story for you & I understand she was released from hospital today.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/hall...ad-to-recovery

Thanks for sharing that. I hadn't seen it!

Just a little update re: my condition: My eyesight still seems off. In fact, my left eye feels a bit fatigued. I have an appointment this afternoon with a neurologist.

Ironically, I have an appointment tomorrow at the DMV for my license. I wasn't supposed to have to go in, but California is changing the DMV computer system and because of some glitch, they decided two months after I renewed online that I have to come in for a new pic. My license says I must wear corrective lenses, which is a mistake, but I have to retake the eye exam to have that removed. This will be fun! Glad my vision isn't that different.

Also, I joined the Raisin Hope Foundation (because Saul made me). It's a small foundation formed by former pro cyclist, Saul Raisin, to offer support for those with traumatic brain injuries.

[jobob]

Just a little update re: my condition: My eyesight still seems off. In fact, my left eye feels a bit fatigued. I have an appointment this afternoon with a neurologist.

You might have slightly injured a nerve that runs along the outside of your eye which could be affecting how your eyes focus.

If its any consolation to you, that kind of injury has been known to heal up on its own, albeit at an annoyingly slow pace.

I had double vision for about a week, which then tapered off to where I only experienced DV when I first woke up or when I was tired.

Sometimes I'd forget to focus out of only one eye and I'd pour my morning coffee into the wrong cup

That early morning/fatigue related DV lasted for another month or so, until the glorious morning when I realized that there was only one coffee cup in front of me! Seriously, that's when I realized the DV had finally gone away.

Wishing you well.