This is Episode #21 and you’ll hear Host Dr. Meenal Agarwal interview Dr. Patrick Quaid & Dr. Bruce Lidkea. Watch the video episode on YouTube and listen to the audio episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast spots – follow and leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying the show!
Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal Episode #21: Concussions with Dr. Patrick Quaid and Dr. Bruce Lidkea
Many of us have either had a concussion or know someone who has suffered one. But what exactly is a concussion, which healthcare professionals should you seek help from, and how can we treat them? Our guests, Dr. Patrick Quaid and Dr. Bruce Lidkea, are Optometrists with Fellowships in Neuro-Rehab. Hear the symptoms of a concussion, how concussions affect our mental health and cause depression, how concussions impact vision, how a concussion can affect your child’s performance in school, and what to do if you suspect you have a concussion. This episode covers everything from concussions to mental health. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- What is a concussion?
- How do concussions happen?
- What should you do if you think you have a concussion?
- How common are concussions?
- Who treats concussions?
- How common is depression after getting a concussion?
- What is syntonic phototherapy?
- How does concussion testing work?
Show Notes
- Concussions with Dr. Patrick Quaid and Dr. Bruce Lidkea
- [0:22] Welcome to Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal
- [1:19] Dr. Patrick Quaid, Dr. Bruce Lidkea
- [2:18] What is a concussion?
- [2:59] How do concussions happen?
- [3:32] How common are concussions?
- [6:42] What should you do if you think you have a concussion?
- [7:18] Who treats concussions?
- [9:10] How common is depression after getting a concussion?
- [18:54] How should you treat concussions as an optometrist?
- [30:08] How does concussion testing work?
- [42:21] What is syntonic phototherapy?
- [48:35] What are Patrick & Bruce finding from the treatments so far?
- [55:22] Connect with Patrick at VUETherapy.CA & Bruce at LidkeaOptometry.com
- [57:25] Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
- Theme Song: “Upbeat Motivational Pop Rock” by Alexey Anisimov
- Transcript