Dr. Cheryl Berger Israeloff Speaks at Second Annual Symposium on Vestibular Disorders

As an experienced doctor who cares deeply about the health and well-being of her patients, Dr. Cheryl Berger Israeloff was invited to speak at Northwell Health’s Second Annual Symposium on Vestibular Disorders, held this past November. Led by Yuri Agrawal, MD, MPH, and Maja Svrakic, MD, this event brought together health professionals from a variety of specialized fields in an effort to better understand, assess, treat and rehabilitate patients presenting with dizziness.

Collaboration Across the Board

The symposium was attended by talented specialists from a number of different fields, all of whom are dedicated to improving the quality of life of the patients they work with. In attendance at the symposium were professionals from the fields of Otolaryngology, Audiology, Neurology, Rehabilitation, Internal, Integrative and Emergency Medicine, all working together to find ways to better treat and serve patients suffering symptoms of dizziness.

A Pioneer in the Optometric Treatment of Headache and Dizziness

If you’re new to the Neuro Visual Center of New York, you may be wondering what makes Dr. Cheryl qualified to speak at such a prestigious event. It’s simple, really. Dr. Cheryl was specially trained by Dr. Debby Feinberg of Vision Specialists of Michigan, herself a pioneer in neurovisual optometry. This specialized field focuses specifically on the diagnosis and treatment of binocular vision dysfunction (BVD), which often presents with symptoms of headache and dizziness. Dr. Cheryl is one of just a small number of optometrists in the country, and the only one in New York, trained in this specialty, which is why she was asked to share her insights and expertise about vestibular disorders at this event.

In addition to performing neurovisual examinations for the diagnosis and treatment of BVD, the Neuro Visual Center of New York also offers comprehensive eye exams, specialty prismatic lenses and contact lens evaluation to treat eye misalignment conditions. If you have symptoms such as nausea, headaches or dizziness, don’t hesitate to contact us today at (516) 224-4888. We’ll get your specialty exam scheduled right away, so your life and your vision can get back to normal as soon as possible.

Testimonials

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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