Dr. Marissa Zimmerman

Dr. Cheryl Berger Israeloff trained Dr. Zimmerman in 2016, in the diagnosis and treatment of Binocular Vision Dysfunction, including Superior Oblique Palsy and Vertical Heterophoria. Dr. Zimmerman’s neurovisual evaluation can precisely measure binocular misalignments. These misalignments that can cause headaches, dizziness, and neck pain are treated with microprism lenses. Our specialized prismatic lenses are prescribed to help to alleviate these symptoms.

Dr. Zimmerman sees children as young as three years old, adults, and special needs patients. Binocular Vision Dysfunction is greatly overlooked in the younger population, as most doctors only evaluate the patient’s visual acuity and ocular health. At the Neuro Visual Center of New York, Dr. Zimmerman spends extensive time testing how the two eyes work together, which can greatly impact reading and other areas of learning. A vast majority of Dr. Zimmerman’s patients are referred to her by pediatricians, concussion specialists, neurologists, and vestibular therapists.

Dr. Marissa Zimmerman is a graduate of Muhlenberg College, with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. She continued on to SUNY State College Of Optometry, graduating Beta Sigma Kappa in 2013. Before joining the Neuro Visual Center of New York, she practiced primary care, specializing in children three years old and up.

Dr. Zimmerman is a wife and mother of three children. She enjoys hiking, exercising, and spending time with her family.

For more information on vertical heterophoria and binocular vision dysfunction, call Dr. Zimmerman at the Neuro Visual Center of New York at 516-224-4888. Alternatively, you’re also welcome to complete our questionnaire to determine whether your headaches and dizziness are the result of a vision dysfunction.

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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