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📣 leach

When can I start using a screen after a concussion?


Hi there, I got a concussion last Friday in an accident. Got checked out by my doc and luckily only have a minor concussion. I’ve been trying to limit my screen time. In the first 48 hours i didn’t look at screens to much at all because it would bother me. Maybe an hour each day.

Now i feel myself reaching back for my phone and iPad as my head starts to clear up. I keep seeing online that gradual increase to activity seems the way to go. It’s been about 5 days now and my phone seems to be bothering me less.

Does anyone have experience in this regard? I’ve only had one other concussion but it was when i was young so i don’t really remember how long i stayed off screens.


  👤 danuker Accepted Answer ✓
I am not a doctor. Nor do I have experience with concussions.

But some ergonomics flyer I read at work a long time ago said to make sure you're comfortable.

So, make sure you're comfortable. Regularly take breaks and evaluate how you feel.