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Are You A Klutz?

January 12, 2018

In our practice, it’s not uncommon to hear patients with vertical heterophoria (VH) talk about how clumsy they’ve always been. These are people who routinely walk into walls, knock things over and ... View

5 Scary Symptoms of Vertical Heterophoria

October 26, 2017

Vertical heterophoria (VH) is a serious binocular vision condition that can cause a range of debilitating symptoms if it is not properly treated. VH can drastically reduce your overall quality of ... View

Learning Triangle: Why the Vestibular, Visual and Proprioception Systems Must Work Together

October 23, 2017

Your ability to step from hardwood floor onto carpet without stumbling probably seems innate, as effortless as breathing. But your sense of balance is actually a highly complex process regulated by ... View

Why Other Doctors Can’t Test for Vertical Heterophoria

January 9, 2017

Vertical heterophoria is a condition that results from eye muscle strain caused by a misalignment of the eyes. It leads to symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, vertigo, blurred vision and trouble ... View

The Connection Between the Vestibular System and the Visual System

November 18, 2016

The connection between the vestibular system and the visual system is called the ocular motor reflex. When you are moving through space, your brain knows that your body is moving – even if your eyes ... 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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