What to Do When a New Prescription Isn’t Working

Sometimes after patients receive a new prescription for glasses, they may feel that they are not seeing sharply enough. They may worry that the prescription isn’t correct. This could actually be caused by eye misalignment. Without proper diagnosis, a patient may continue to suffer discomfort for a long period of time.

Eye strain can happen from eye fatigue caused by reading, writing, driving or any activity with a lot of prolonged eye concentration. In some cases, this eye strain can be a sign of a serious underlying condition that is associated with a change in vision, an eye misalignment or the result of an accident or injury.

Blurred Vision Stemming from Eye Misalignment

Eye misalignments, especially when they are subtle, often go undetected. An eye misalignment means that the eyes do not work in tandem to create one focused image. The eyes attempt to overcome the difference, whether it is vertical or horizontal, leading to eye strain. A person can have an eye misalignment for years and not be diagnosed or treated. Eye misalignment can result in blurred vision, discomfort, anxiety, eye strain, headaches, dizziness, and pain.

Being properly diagnosed is essential. If you or someone you know has blurred vision, a common symptom of eye misalignment, it is important that you visit an eye specialist who is trained in identifying and providing proper eye strain treatment to alleviate the condition. It is important to go to a doctor who has both the knowledge and equipment to treat blurred vision symptoms, and who can identify whether you have an eye misalignment.

Binocular Vision Dysfunction

Eye misalignment can lead to conditions such as binocular vision dysfunction and vertical heterophoria. A person who is suffering from blurred vision as a result of an eye misalignment can struggle to identify objects and be uncomfortable in large spaces. He or she may have difficulty concentrating. The individual can also struggle at times to meet someone else’s eyes, and find normal body gestures and movement dizzying to watch.

Proper Diagnosis is Essential

Blurred vision can be symptomatic of various eye conditions. If your new prescription is not helping your vision, it is important to be diagnosed properly so that you can have effective treatment. Blurred vision also leads to eye strain. Treatment must be conducted only after a proper diagnosis.

Dr. Cheryl Israeloff at the Neuro Visual Center of New York specializes in treating such dysfunctions. For years, she has helped patients find effective ways of treating these conditions. Eye strain treatment options include special realigning prismatic eyeglasses called visual orthotic devices and even prism contact lenses in some cases.

Contact the Neuro Visual Center of New York

At the Neuro Visual Center of New York, we employ specialized equipment and effective techniques to diagnose and treat often very minor eye misalignments that can cause blurred vision, anxiety, pain, dizziness, headache and other conditions. This treatment will help improve your visual clarity and comfort right away. Call us at (516) 224-4888 for further assistance.

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.