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How We Help Patients Heal From Traumatic Brain Injury

July 9, 2018

A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can happen to anyone at any time as a result of whiplash, a blow to the head and a variety of different maladies. An estimated 1.7 million people in the U.S. will ... View

Back to School, Back to the Optometrist

July 2, 2018

It’s that time again – time to start thinking about back-to-school shopping and everything that comes with it. But beyond picking out school supplies and buying clothes and shoes for your child, ... View

No, Not Everyone Sees a Shadow

June 15, 2018

It’s fascinating how we learn to perceive things as normal when that’s the only way we’ve ever known. Here, Dr. Israeloff shares an experience she had with a recent patient. ... View

Neuro Visual Center Website Helps North Carolina Newscaster Solve Health Crisis

June 12, 2018

There’s nothing more frustrating and disheartening than knowing something is wrong with you physically, but not being able to figure out what’s causing the problem. Such was the case for Mike Maze, a ... View

Keeping It Balanced: How the Vestibular and Visual Systems Work Together

May 21, 2018

Lately, I’ve been travelling a lot and doing a lot of reading. Everything I’ve been learning about the plasticity of the human brain has truly been fascinating. We’re very complex organisms, and we’re ... View

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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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