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Dizziness When Driving May Be a Symptom of Vertical Heterophoria

March 9, 2017

"I often feel anxious when driving or riding in a car." "I experience lightheadedness or dizziness when I bend down to pick something up." "I lose my balance when walking. I often bump into ... View

Vertical Heterophoria 101: What You Need to Know

March 6, 2017

Headaches and dizziness can occur with a wide range of medical conditions, which is why many patients suffering from these symptoms struggle to receive an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. ... View

Understanding the Different Types of Dizziness

February 10, 2017

At Neuro Visual Center of New York, we can provide innovative and effective treatment for dizziness. One of the leading causes of dizziness is a condition called vertical heterophoria, which occurs ... View

Why Other Doctors Can’t Test for Vertical Heterophoria

January 9, 2017

Vertical heterophoria is a condition that results from eye muscle strain caused by a misalignment of the eyes. It leads to symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, vertigo, blurred vision and trouble ... View

Do Malls, Supermarkets and Large Enclosed Spaces Make You Dizzy?

January 6, 2017

Do you experience frequent bouts of dizziness, particularly when you’re in an enclosed space like a mall or grocery store? Do you find yourself becoming anxious in crowded situations? If so, you may ... View

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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.

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