Headache Relief With a Pair of Special Glasses | The Neuro Visual Center of New York

I saw another case of Post Concussive Syndrome yesterday. This young lady had been suffering for about 6 months after a severe blow to the head. Constant headaches, dizziness, balance problems, and “sore eyes”. She had been doing Vestibular Therapy for approximately 4 months and has plateaued in her progress.

She was referred to me by her Vestibular Therapist and Neurologist, since they knew there was a big visual component not being addressed. They were right. I found a significant vertical misalignment of the eyes. This is quite common in patients with PCS symptoms remaining 3 months after injury. When this was corrected, the patient felt her headache severity decrease by 50% with 20 minutes. When prism is applied correctly using very accurate testing, the results are truly remarkable.

If you or anyone you know suffers from visual and vestibular problem after a TBI, please log on to www.nvcofny.com. Our quantified questionnaire helps us determine if prismatic treatment is an option.

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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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