Dr Theis' Favorite Dry Eye Products
Dry eye is a common issue following a concussion or brain injury due to the impact the injury can have on the nervous system, including the neurons that control tear production and eyelid function. After a concussion, patients may experience a disruption in the normal functioning of the meibomian glands and lacrimal glands, leading to decreased tear production and poor tear film quality. Most commonly causing intermittent blurry vision and glare/light sensitivity. Additionally, brain injury can result in increased inflammation, changes in blinking patterns, sleep dysfunction, migraines, and increased stress, all of which can exacerbate dry eye, as can some medications you may be placed on for other systemic disorders/symptoms. The combination of these factors makes it crucial for post-concussion patients to use specialized dry eye products that provide relief and support the healing process.
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Reading Line Guides
Visually crowded text can be difficult for the eyes to track. A line guide can help isolate the line of text to help your eyes keep their place, reducing re-reading, and helping with comprehension and reading speed.
Dodecagon Timer
Taking proactive breaks every 10-15 minutes of reading can help prevent dizziness, nausea, inattention, and headaches with reading for those with oculomotor dysfunction. But actually stopping while working can be difficult! This timer is easy to use and incredibly helpful - allowing you to take a short 1-2 minute "eye" break, quickly reset the timer, and get back to your activity!
Reading/Writing Stand
Sometimes having the book or paper lying flat on the table can cause neck/eyestrain. Propping it up on this stand so the eyes can look straight ahead and your head/neck can maintain good posture - allowing you to read for longer with less eye strain and headaches
Book Stand
This book stand can be helpful for if you are looking at a book/document but also need to take notes on a notebook, or if you want to read in bed
Page Magnifier
Sometimes when our accommodative system is inadequate, magnifying font size can improve reading comfort. However, for things in our life we cannot magnify that are printed - books, prescription bottles, etc - these magnifiers are easy to use and come in lit and non-lit options