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It is very common for head injured, TBI, concussion, and persistent post concussive patients to suffer from photophobia and hyperacusis. Both of these troubling conditions can affect the quality of life for not only the concussion patient, but also their family.
Hyperacusis, a hearing disorder, is where sounds others perceive as normal seem uncomfortable and unbearable. Sound reducing earplugs can help concussion patients deal with the sound stimuli that is percieved as uncomfortable.
Photophobia is sensitivity to light, especially bright light, which can cause discomfort or pain. One of the best ways to help photophobia is to wear special colored lenses that help filter out the light that causes the photophobia. Medical professionals have knick-named these glasses as "concussion glasses".
OTC "concussion glasses" and sound reducing earplugs aren't usually covered by insurance. Families who are having to deal with these concussion symptoms have to often take on extra expenses from the many different treatments of a head injury. This is why the Nuggets of Gratitude program was born. We understand that the family's budget becomes strained when a family member has to either stop working or limit their hours and also pay for healthcare expenses that were unexpected or that are not covered by insurance.
WCCAG, through fundraising and private donations, can provide over the counter sound reducing earplugs and over the counter concussion glasses to qualified applicants.
WCCAG is offering head injured, concussion, TBI, and persistent post concussive patients a pair of free concussion glasses and/or sound reducing earplugs who are in financial need while supplies & funding lasts to help increase their tolerance to light and sound stimuli.
Terms and Conditions of the Nuggets of Gratitude program:
Applicants may receive one pair of concussion glasses and/or one pair of sound reducing earplugs within a 12 month/365 day period.
Basic frame style and sizes for an adult and/or child of concussion glasses available.
Some color choices of sound reducing earplugs available.
Applicants must be a resident of western Pennsylvania.
Products and styles may be changed without notice.
Restrictions do apply.
WCCAG doesn't attempt to diagnose or treat any applicant and provides all products in GOOD FAITH.
WCCAG is not responsible for misuse of products provided.
WCCAG does not warrant effectiveness of products and recommends applicants obtain a medical opinion regarding products offered by their medical professional prior to application.
WCCAG attempts to accommodate all applicants, however sometimes WCCAG is unable to provide the color and/or style requested.
WCCAG doesn’t discriminate based on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
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