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4 Important Things to Know About Convergence Insufficiency

October 9, 2018

The eye muscles may be small and somewhat weak, but together they perform the extremely complex and intricate tasks of focusing, scanning and tracking objects, and maintaining a steady image on the ... View

Why Some People Don’t Recognize They Have Double Vision

October 3, 2018

Double vision, or diplopia, occurs when twin images appear in your field of view. While double vision can be distinct and noticeable, it can also manifest in other less-obvious forms, such as nausea, ... View

Here, Healing Starts by Listening to Your Needs

September 24, 2018

As we get older, the little pleasures in life become more and more important to us, whether you love to run, sew, hike, dance, read or listen to music. As time goes on, these activities can increase ... View

Bumping Into Walls? Tripping and Falling? It Could Be More Than Clumsiness

September 17, 2018

Are you known as the klutz in your family? Do you routinely bump into doorways, walk into walls or trip over your own feet? While many people just accept this trait as part of their genetic makeup and ... View

Different Patients, Different Symptoms of Vision Problems

September 10, 2018

One of the things I really enjoy as a neurovisual specialist is hearing from previous patients that I was able to help. As such, I’m happy to share this update on a patient I wrote about previously. ... 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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