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How Prismatic Lenses Can Help Stroke Sufferers

June 2, 2016

A stroke happens when blood flow to brain tissues slows down because of a blockage in a blood vessel or damage to a blood vessel. A stroke can severely impact vision in a person, from vision loss to ... View

Visual Vertigo & Binocular Vision Dysfunction

April 22, 2016

Have you or a loved one experienced visual vertigo and panicked, not knowing what to do? Visual vertigo is a phenomenon that happens when too much visual stimulation triggers dizziness. ... View

How Prismatic Lenses in Glasses Work

April 8, 2016

Prism eyeglasses are different from regular eyeglasses. They employ prismatic lenses. Unlike traditional eyeglasses that improve vision for one or both eyes, these eyeglasses are not intended to ... View

Understanding Superior Oblique Palsy and its Effect on Your Vision

April 1, 2016

Superior oblique palsy, also known as trochlear nerve palsy or fourth nerve palsy, happens when the superior oblique muscle is weak, resulting in a misalignment of the eyes. This misalignment can be ... 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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