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The Visual Effects of Concussions

November 6, 2020

A concussion can create visual effects that linger for months or years. A patient's accommodation is usually the first to be affected. Accommodation is the ability for the lens in the eye to change ... View

Patient Testimonial: ‘I’ve Discarded My Cane’

September 6, 2019

For those who have binocular vision disorders caused by an eye misalignment, essential daily activities as simple as walking down the sidewalk or the aisle at the grocery store can be a struggle. In ... View

Vertical Heterophoria: Why Does It Occur?

June 3, 2019

It is believed that up to 10% of the general population suffers from vertical heterophoria (VH). VH can be congenital, meaning that it’s something you’re born with. It can also develop after a ... View

How to Avoid Costly Therapy After a Concussion

May 13, 2019

School and recreational sports are very beneficial on many different levels. Not only do they help kids stay fit and give them an outlet for their energy that might otherwise be spent on less ... View

4 Important Things to Know About Convergence Insufficiency

October 9, 2018

The eye muscles may be small and somewhat weak, but together they perform the extremely complex and intricate tasks of focusing, scanning and tracking objects, and maintaining a steady image on the ... 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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