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Mary Kate M.

January 12, 2018

I can not say enough about the work that Dr. Cheryl does. In my eyes (no pun intended), she is fabulous in a multifaceted way! To start, she takes an amazing amount of time to get a full history of ... View

One Eye or Two? How a Neurovisual Exam Could Change Your Career

September 25, 2017

With Labor Day behind us, it’s official—the dog days of summer are over. For many people, the start of fall marks the end of vacation and a return to the daily grind. While it’s normal to feel some ... View

Too Much Screen Time? Your Child’s Vision Could Be at Risk

August 3, 2017

“Turn off the TV or you’ll go blind!” ... View

Head Tilt? Neck and Shoulder Pain? It Could Be Your Child’s Eyes

June 13, 2017

Does your child have a tendency to tilt his or her head when reading or looking closely at something? Have there been complaints of neck and shoulder pain? Before taking your child to the ... View

Symptoms of Vertical Heterophoria That Cause Anxiety

October 1, 2016

Vertical heterophoria, a binocular vision disorder, has some surprising symptoms including anxiety, headaches and dizziness. Additional symptoms include light sensitivity, neck ache, head tilt, facial ... 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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