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Why Do Some Patients Experience Anxiety While Suffering From Binocular Vision Dysfunction?

February 25, 2020

Of the five basic human senses, sight is our primary sense. We take in most of our information about the world around us using our vision. Vision helps orient our bodies in space, and helps keep us ... View

Patient Testimonial: ‘I Don’t Even Feel Like There’s a Problem Anymore’

October 8, 2019

Vertical heterophoria (VH) is a relatively unknown condition caused by a visual misalignment of the eyes. Some who have binocular vision issues due to this misalignment have the misfortune of ... View

Common Questions About Binocular Vision Dysfunction

July 4, 2019

With the majority of today’s workforce now working in front of computers for at least part of the day, healthy eyesight has become even more important. It’s vital for you to ensure that you don’t ... View

Vertical Heterophoria: Why Does It Occur?

June 3, 2019

It is believed that up to 10% of the general population suffers from vertical heterophoria (VH). VH can be congenital, meaning that it’s something you’re born with. It can also develop after a ... View

Vertical Heterophoria Caused Unexplained Dizziness for 10 Years

May 10, 2019

Many patients with vertical heterophoria get very dizzy while driving a car. They may also have balance issues, get lightheaded or dizzy when bending down, frequently bump into things and experience ... View

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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