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Are you experiencing

Dizziness, Headaches, Anxiety,
Neck Pain or Reading Difficulties?

It may be your eyes:

 

You Might Have Binocular Vision Dysfunction

People suffering from Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD) have a small amount of vision misalignment not found on a routine eye exam. Their body corrects the misalignment by overusing and straining the eye muscles, causing the symptoms of Binocular Vision Dysfunction.

 

The number and severity of symptoms are different for each person. For some people it is disabling.

 

Some people develop this condition as a result of a concussion or traumatic brain injury , while others are born with it.

 

What is the solution?

Our doctors at Vision Specialists of Michigan have made pioneering discoveries into the diagnosis and treatment of Binocular Vision Dysfunction. Our patients undergo a detailed and thorough examination of their vision, including assessment for small amounts of vision misalignment (the NeuroVisual Evaluation). Near vision, far vision and alignment problems will be corrected using glasses with specialized aligning lenses.

 

Expect to feel noticeably better right away. The average patient will notice a 50% reduction of symptoms by the end of the first visit. Improvement continues over the next several visits as the aligning lenses are fine-tuned, giving the average patient an 80% reduction of symptoms by the end of treatment.

Want to learn more about Binocular Vision Dysfunction?

Listen to this TEDx talk from the founder of NeuroVisual Medicine, Dr. Debby Feinberg & some BVD patient experiences:

How do I know if Vision Specialists can help me?

A scientifically validated questionnaire has been developed by our researchers to screen for Binocular Vision Dysfunction. Find out if Vision Specialists of Michigan can help you!

What our Patients say

I'm so thankful for the Google search that brought me to Vision Specialists of Michigan. After a thorough, three-plus hour initial exam, I feel understood for the first time in forty some years of wearing eyeglasses. Dr. Debby was able to look at my symptoms and issues from surprising angles and explain why I have such trouble seeing. I am confident that I have begun a journey of answers, comfort and healing.

five star review

3 weeks ago

- Amy Phillips -

What our Patients say

I am so incredibly thankful a friend recommended I go to Vision Specialists a few years ago! Even though I'm fairly knowledgeable about medical conditions related to traumatic brain injury, I had never heard of Binocular Vision Dysfunction and was absolutely blown away at my first appointment!

five star review

5 months ago

- Amber Coe Hayden-

What our Patients say

Dr.Debby and the whole team at Vision Specialists are fantastic. I drive 6 hours each way once a year to visit this office. Everyone is very attentive and knowledgeable about all of my conditions, not just the ones pertaining to my eyes. They actually know more about my medical conditions than my Primary Care Physician! And the best part is, they care and want to see you feeling better.

five star review

3 months ago

- Mary English -

What our Patients say

As a lifelong reader and an educator, my eyes are so very important to me. Dr. Debby diagnosed my prism years ago and Dr. Jen gave me the most comprehensive exam. My follow up with Dr. Debby was more than just a check in and I could not be more pleased with the care and empathy I received from this group. Thank you so much!

five star review

3 months ago

- Christine Titus-

What our Patients say

This place is amazing and has helped our son significantly. Dr. Mary Jo is the best. She is so good with our 8 year old. He loves going to see her. Her knowledge is off the charts. So so happy we found them. Thank you!

five star review

5 months ago

- Chris Masson -

What our Patients say

Vision Specialists of Michigan has played a vital part of not only my recovery from Chiari Malformation, but their information assisted with the diagnosis of it. They take the time to listen and problem solve issues. The Doctors and Staff are all professional and caring. I wouldn't be where I'm at in my personal and professional life without their support. Thank you VSM!

five star review

a month ago

- Diane Jandron -

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Our Doctors

We are proud of our award-winning, pioneering doctors and their diverse backgrounds. They are committed to working together with you on your journey to heal (or feeling better). Learn more about them:

Dr. Chelsea Vernaci

NeuroVisual Specialist

Dr. Debby Feinberg

NeuroVisual Specialist
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Dr. Sally Hoey

NeuroVisual Specialist

Dr. Sandy DiPonio

NeuroVisual Specialist

Dr. MaryJo Ference

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Dr. Sandy DiPonio earned her optometry degree from Illinois College of Optometry in 1996. She is a highly skilled and experienced eye care professional dedicated to giving her patients of all ages excellent and compassionate care. She has a wide variety of experience in binocular vision, pediatric and adult eye care, ocular disease and contact lens fitting. She strives to provide each of her patients the best quality of life they can achieve with their vision through knowledge and education of treatment options.

Dr. DiPonio is a member of the American Optometric Society and Michigan Optometric Society.

Dr. Sally Hoey has been practicing optometry since graduating from Michigan College of Optometry in 2001. During her time in optometry school, she developed an interest in binocular vision, culminating in a senior thesis involving binocular vision.

Prior to joining Vision Specialists of Michigan, Dr. Hoey specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of vision-related learning problems as well as other binocular vision disorders. Her other areas of interest include specialty contact lens fittings and treating dry eye. Dr. Hoey strives to provide her patients with clear, comfortable vision while meeting their individual needs at the same time.

Dr. Hoey had the opportunity to provide eye care on an optometric mission trip to Guyana, South America and vision screenings at a local medical clinic. She is a member of the American Optometric Association, Michigan Optometric Association, Metropolitan Detroit Optometric Society and the College of Optometrists in Vision Development.

Dr. Jennifer Place graduated with honors from Michigan College of Optometry in 2001.

Before joining Vision Specialists of Michigan, she specialized in treating pediatric and adult patients with binocular vision disorders and vision-related learning problems, as well as fitting specialty contact lenses and managing various types of ocular disease. She enjoys working with patients with unique visual needs, and she takes great pride in providing all patients with highly customized care.

Dr. Place has volunteered for Opening Eyes, a program that provides eye exams to the athletes of the Michigan Special Olympics, and she participated in an international mission to St. Lucia to provide eye care to those in need. Dr. Place is a member of the Detroit Optometric Society, the Michigan Optometric Association, the American Optometric Association, the College of Vision Development, and the Optometric Extension Program Foundation.

Dr. Mary Jo Ference has been practicing optometry since 1990 upon graduating from Ferris State University- Michigan College of Optometry, and is certified in Low Vision Rehabilitation. She has worked at Sinai-Grace Hospital systems for over 20 years before joining Vision Specialists of Michigan in 2013 to work with binocular vision disorders. Her clinical areas of expertise include visual rehabilitation of pediatric and adult patients who have suffered from brain trauma, injury or disease. She has taught both optometry and ophthalmology residents at Sinai Grace Hospital. Dr. Ference has sat on numerous boards, including Sinai Grace Hospital, Berry Out-Patient Surgical Center, and Seedlings Braille Books for the Blind. She is actively involved in area school districts to provide education, training and access for students, teachers, OT’s and PT’s to eye care service rehabilitation information. Dr. Ference has lectured extensively nationally and internationally.

Dr. Debby Feinberg began practicing Optometry in Oakland County in 1983, upon graduating from Illinois College of Optometry. She joined her father, Dr. Paul C. Feinberg, at Mall Optical Center, which was located in Summit Place Mall.

Since 1995 Dr. Feinberg has been developing the field of NeuroVisual Medicine which is the optometric subspecialty that identifies and treats neurological / medical symptoms that originate directly or indirectly in the visual system.

Dr. Feinberg has been performing pioneering work with Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD), a condition where a vision misalignment (frequently subtle) creates difficulties with the two eyes working together to create a single 3-dimensional image, and difficulties with the two eyes following that image as it moves.

The symptoms caused by BVD are not usually associated with problems with the visual system, and include headache, dizziness, anxiety and panic, persistent post-concussive symptoms, gait instability and balance problems, frequent falls, neck pain, motion sickness, nausea, and reading and learning problems.

In 2004. Dr. Feinberg established Vision Specialists of Birmingham, specifically designing the practice to accommodate the needs of the NeuroVisual Medicine patient.

In 2011, the office moved to its current location in Bloomfield Hills and updated its name to Vision Specialists of Michigan.