What to Do When Other Treatments Have Failed

binocular vision dysfunctions treatment If you suffer from headaches, sudden bouts of dizziness while driving or anxiety at the thought of being in the middle of a large crowd, you might not know exactly what’s going on in your body. Furthermore, you might have tried countless treatments to address your physical and mental situation with no relief. You may have been told that you have vertigo and/or migraines but the traditional treatments for these conditions has failed you. Dr. Cheryl Berger Israeloff of the Neuro Visual Center of New York is here to help determine if you suffer from binocular vision dysfunction, or BVD.

Understanding BVD

BVD is a visual condition that occurs when the eyes are misaligned, which leads to overuse and strain on the eye muscles. This straining of the eye muscles causes the symptoms of BVD such as headaches, dizziness, and anxiety. The misalignment can be so small that it is missed on a routine eye exam. The Neurovisual examination was designed to uncover these very small misalignments.

Common Symptoms Associated With BVD

Before starting treatment for dizziness, it’s best that you gain a better understanding of the full scope of how BVD affects the mind and body. Some of the most prevalent indications that a person has a binocular visual disorder include:

A lack of coordination
Frequently drifting to the side when walking and walking into other people
Lightheadedness
Face and eye pain
Neck ache
Discomfort that spreads through the upper back and shoulders
Experiencing pain when moving the eyes

Reading might be another issue you have. Specifically, you may have a hard time understanding what you read, often lose your place or skip lines as you’re reading.

Anxiety those with BVD experience is often linked to the thought of becoming dizzy while driving, which can lead to an accident. Not only that, but that same anxiety can extend to being in an enclosed space with tall ceilings and large crowds. People with BVD have difficulty going to the mall, supermarket, or airport. Dr. Israeloff can help relieve you of your dizziness and the anxiety tied to it.

Additional Cause of BVD

While you can be born with BVD and not realize it until later in life, there are other causes of the condition. One such cause is suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Even a mild TBI such as a concussion can bring on or exacerbate the symptoms of BVD.

Schedule a Consultation Today

For more information about BVD, such as vertical heterophoria or superior oblique palsy, or if you have any questions about eye strain treatment, vertigo treatment, or chronic headaches get in touch with us here at the Neuro Visual Center of New York by calling 516-224-4888. If you like, you can also fill out our questionnaire and we’ll be sure to get back in touch with you ASAP. We look forward to meeting you and helping you to restore your vision so that you can get back to living your life.

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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