International Combat Stress Conference Presentation: Unseen Effects of Blast Injuries and Irlen Spectral Filters as a Treatment

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International Combat Stress Conference Presentation:  Unseen Effects of Blast Injuries and Irlen Spectral Filters as a Treatment

A presentation on “The Unseen Effects of Blast Injuries” was made at the 19^th Annual International Combat Stress Conference by neuropsychologist Roxanna Farinpour.  She has examined those Marines returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with a history of TBI and head injuries from blast exposure resulting in Headache Syndrome.  Over 50-60% of Vets returning from Iraq and Afghanistan exposed to blasts sustained a brain injury.  Of the 978 Marines Dr. Farinpour has seen, 98% reported headaches with 85% classified as possible or definite migraines which interfered with daily activities.  Of the 20 plus Marines with headaches and/or migraines and have not responded to medication, all received immediate and complete relief with their Irlen Spectral Filters.  They were having headaches 100% of the time; and with their Irlen Spectral Filters, no longer have any headaches.  They were having an average of 19 migraines a month; and with their Irlen Spectral Filters, report that they no longer have migraines.

Thank you to the Irlen International Headquarters.

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Christine