Why​ should you limit your screen time after a concussion?

• You may have trouble with your vision after a concussion.
• Trying to focus on a TV or computer screen can increase symptoms as the brightness from the screen can impact light sensitivity and headaches.
• Using tablets, cell phones, and laptops, can make headaches worse because looking down at them can strain your neck.
• When you move your eyes back and forth across the screen, you may increase symptoms of dizziness, nausea, and vertigo.

Strategies for screen use

• Take breaks often when using screens.
• Limit the amount of time you spend watching TV, using a phone, or using a tablet.
• Start with 5 minutes of screen time, then slowly add more as long as your symptoms don’t get worse.
• Dim the lighting on your screen if possible, or use a colour overlay to dim and cover up the brightness of your screen. You can use coloured plastic sheets that you can see through, like the kinds that are used in school as report covers or dividers. You can buy these at your local office supply store.
• You can also try free apps to change your screen colour.
• Use good posture when sitting in front of a screen. Keep a straight spine and don’t bend your head down to look at the screen.​​