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Computer Time Can Lead to Eye Strain, Headache & Facial Pain

April 8, 2019

At the Neuro Visual Center of New York, we’ve seen many cases of young people who suffer from headaches on an almost-daily basis, and have all been diagnosed with migraine disorder or chronic sinus ... View

Another ‘Wow Moment’ With Prismatic Lenses

April 1, 2019

For people who experience vision-related problems such as migraines and dizziness, double vision symptoms, blurred vision, balance issues and anxiety, relief can be hard to find. This is because these ... View

Neck Pain: A Classic Symptom of Vertical Heterophoria

March 18, 2019

Our sense of sight is very complex, with multiple components that have to be perfectly in sync for our eyes to function correctly. One of these is the alignment of the eyes. If the eyes aren’t ... View

Do You Still Have Symptoms Three Months After a Concussion?

March 6, 2019

Many people don’t understand that sustaining a concussion is a serious matter. A concussion is more than just a knock on the head – it’s an injury to the brain also known as a mild traumatic brain ... View

Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety & Dizziness With Neurovisual Treatment

March 1, 2019

Which came first, the anxiety or the dizziness? For a lot of people who experience unexplained dizziness, anxiety is a major problem. If your world is not stable and you constantly feel like you’re on ... View

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“I’ve had headaches for years. They’ve been called migraines. I’ve tried all types of pain medications, but I still get headaches.”
“My neck and the back of my head and shoulders really bother me. Massage and neck adjustments seem to help, but only for a short while.”
“Lately, I’ve been getting more and more bouts of lightheadedness and dizziness. It seems worse when I bend down to pick something up and get up quickly. I feel uncoordinated and unsteady. When I walk, I often bump into things.”
“When I am in a large department store or crowd, I feel rather uncomfortable and anxious.”
“I’ve seen multiple doctors, had a CAT scan and MRI, and all of the doctors say that I am fine. However, I am still getting dizzy and having severe headaches.”

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Prior to being treated by Dr. Cheryl, I constantly felt off balance. I had suffered from frequent migraines since I was 12 years old. I often suffered from neck/ back pain, and always felt like I was straining my neck and/or tilting my head to focus on the computer. My family had always noticed that I walked a bit sideways as well, but they attributed that to me being "clumsy". I had awful anxiety about walking down flights of stairs or through the mall, as I always had this irrational fear of falling. I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and depression, as I would tend to avoid social situations where I felt uncomfortable or not in control. At my annual eye exam, Dr. Cheryl asked how my migraines had been. I casually mentioned that I was having dizzy spells and felt off balance. As Dr. Cheryl went through a series of questions, it seemed like she was reading off a script of my symptoms. She started to explain binocular vision dysfunction and asked if I would consider a neuro visual test that may be able to determine if I was a candidate for the type of treatment she was involved in. I was skeptical, but desperate. The tests administered by Dr. Cheryl produced black and white, concrete results. I was blown away by how clear it was that this "visual vertigo" I was experiencing was not only completely legitimate, but treatable. My skepticism disappeared immediately when Dr. Cheryl had me wear a trial pair of glasses with prisms in them. I felt taller, grounded, and completely in control. My glasses have made a tremendous difference in my everyday life. I feel balanced and aware of my surroundings. I no longer catch myself tilting my head while reading through pages of documents on my computer, or tilting my head to get a better view of the TV. It is more than a change in my prescription or a "clearer view," it is an entire perspective change. I have not had a single migraine in 6 months - I am still in shock when I say those words. My dizzy spells have subsided, as well. When I am not wearing my glasses, which is rare, I can immediately feel the difference in my equilibrium. I would never have guessed that all of these symptoms and subsequent issues, were vision related. Dr. Cheryl was 100% supportive and genuinely concerned about my comfort and progress throughout this whole journey. I would, without hesitation, recommend her to anyone that suffers from these symptoms. She is a true life saver and is passionate about investing her time and energy into this growing field.

A. S.

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