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Is It Astigmatism or Vertical Heterophoria?

August 16, 2016

Do you have astigmatism or is it vertical heterophoria? It can be hard to tell. Uncorrected astigmatism can mimic all the same symptoms as vertical heterophoria. ... View

Anxiety Attacks Caused by Vertigo

August 2, 2016

When vertigo happens, panic can often set in because people experiencing vertigo feel a loss of control. Vertigo is a condition that can be triggered by a change in the position of the head. The ... View

Recurring Sinus Headaches? It’s Time for an Eye Checkup

July 22, 2016

Sight is the most remarkable and complex of our senses. Anything that prevents the eyes from focusing properly – especially eye muscle strain – can cause headaches and dizziness, blurred vision and ... View

Elizabeth S.

July 19, 2016

It's day 4 of the new prism glasses and because I'm feeling so good decided to update before the 2 week mark as I had previously stated :). So ... I have WAYYY more energy ; things like the grass that ... View

Identifying & Treating Post Concussive Syndrome

May 12, 2016

A complex disorder that can cause frequent headaches and dizziness, post-concussive syndrome can often last for weeks, months, and even years. Post-concussive syndrome occurs after a person has ... 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.

A. S.

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