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A New Approach to the Treatment of Dizziness

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Dizziness is one of the most frightening and overwhelming physical sensations you can experience, which can make it difficult to perform even the simplest everyday tasks. Many people who experience dizziness and vertigo visit numerous doctors and specialists, and try countless medications and treatments, trying to get relief from their symptoms. While some of these people find the answers they’re looking for, others are left frustrated by their lack of success.

A New Approach to the Treatment of Dizziness

In some cases, the answer is that dizziness is not being caused by an inner ear or vestibular problem, but rather is a result of Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD).

Dizziness & BVD

Dizziness in any setting is uncomfortable, but when one becomes dizzy while driving, it changes from uncomfortable and inconvenient to extremely dangerous and terrifying. Dizziness when driving is often triggered by the high amount of visual stimulation on either side of the car. This phenomenon is known as visual vertigo, and is often associated with Binocular Vision Dysfunction, a condition where there is a vision alignment error that leads to a very subtle misalignment of the eyes.

In order to see clearly, your eyes have to be perfectly aligned and synchronized with each other. If an eye misalignment is present and left unchecked, the body will start working to correct the problem and realign the eyes. That realignment lasts just for a fraction of a second, and then the misalignment returns, which is then again realigned. This back-and-forth cycle of misalignment/realignment is interpreted by the brain as “things are moving,” even though objects are still. This false perception of movement can lead to dizziness, vertigo and nausea, and can cause a person to become unsteady when walking.

A Unique Treatment for Dizziness

If you or a family member are experiencing symptoms that may be caused by Binocular Vision Dysfunction, it’s time to visit Vision Specialists of Michigan for a complete NeuroVisual Examination. This comprehensive exam will be used to help determine the extent of the vision misalignment, after which we can prescribe specialized aligning prismatic lenses. They will interrupt the misalignment/realignment cycle, reducing the perception of movement and allowing your eyes to work together again so that you can finally receive effective treatment for dizziness, vertigo and related symptoms.

Schedule a NeuroVisual Examination

To schedule a specialized exam with Vision Specialists of Michigan to test for BVD, give us a call today at (248) 258-9000 or complete our online BVD questionnaire. Let us help you finally find relief.

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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.