Post Concussive Syndrome

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If you’ve suffered a concussion in the past, there are several ways in which your mind can be affected, including the way your brain interprets visual signals. The experienced professionals of the Neuro Visual Center of New York are well-versed in treating post concussive syndrome. This often manifests itself in dizziness and headaches, which are also symptoms of binocular vision dysfunction. Before we conduct a neuro visual examination, we first like to educate patients on their condition. This way, they can better understand them, as well as what’s going on with their vision.

Definition

One of the most important things to bear in mind when it comes to a concussion is that the side effects are often complex and far reaching. In terms of a post concussive dysfunction, headaches and dizziness can last for weeks, possibly even months. These symptoms (and others) can start anywhere from 7 to 10 days after the initial injury that led to the concussion. They have been known to last for a year, sometimes more. Approximately 30% of patients with post concussive symptoms lasting 3 months or longer, have developed a binocular vision dysfunction that can be effectively treated with prismatic lenses.

Something else worth noting about this type of syndrome is that the severity of your initial injury doesn’t determine your level at risk for experiencing disorientation, headaches and other symptoms. You can have a mild or major concussion and still develop symptoms.

Additional Symptoms

Besides the above mentioned indications, there are several others that might point to a post concussive disorder. Such symptoms include:

Sensitivity to light and noise
Irritability
Inability to sleep
Poor concentration and memory
Fatigue
Anxiety

While Dr. Cheryl Berger Israeloff may not be able to help you with each and every one of your symptoms, she can most definitely help you with those related to your misaligned vision. She’s been specially trained in binocular vision dysfunctions and can develop an effective eye strain treatment to address problems with your vision.

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For more information about post concussion syndrome and binocular vision dysfunction call 516-224-4888 and speak with a Neuro Visual Center of New York representative. If you like, you can also fill out our questionnaire and we’ll be sure to get back in touch with you ASAP.

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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