Computer Screen Intolerance in Post Concussion Syndrome
Concussion and its long-term symptoms are becoming a growing health concern. When it comes to recovering from a concussion, one of the persistent symptoms is the inability to look at a computer screen - a condition now commonly known as “Computer Screen Intolerance". With many people working from home or studying online, computer screen intolerance can limit patients’ ability to work or study.
Standard computer monitors have a rapid refresh rate of 60 Hz, making it difficult for patients with post-concussion syndrome to fuse images at that flicker frequency - the constant flickering can be a painful and intolerable experience.
In the past, management of symptoms was focused on prolonged rest but in the fast pace digital world of today, it’s increasingly important for patients to be able to resume their normal daily activities and get back to work as early as possible. Newer approaches and innovative technologies are helping to make this happen.
Since occupational therapists are highly adept at facilitating a meaningful return to work and normal daily activities, they play a pivotal role in ensuring that patients have access to the latest treatments and innovative new assistive devices.
Learn about: strategies for overcoming computer intolerance to enable patients to get back to work or school as soon as possible; the first clinically proven assistive device that reduces debilitating pain and other post-concussion symptoms triggered by computer screen use; and a post Concussion Syndrome patient’s journey and return to normal activities.