Many people don’t realize the great extent to which vision affects learning. Not only can vision issues –....
Sports are a part of everyday life in the United States. Unfortunately, along with sports come sports injuries,....
When a child is having a hard time reading, it’s frustrating for many people, not just the child.....
Physicians are busy people. With a long list of patients to see, they have to work quickly and....
Is dizziness a common experience for you, especially when you are in a large enclosed space like a....
Concussion (which is also known as mild traumatic brain injury) is an issue that has seen a lot....
Amelioration of Hyperacusis Impacts Vestibular Symptoms & Binocular Vision Dysfunction in TBI patients INTRODUCTION Patients with binocular vision....
Vision misalignments can cause a variety of problems that can range from distracting to distressing. Unfortunately, such conditions....
For children with visual conditions such as Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD), reading can be extremely frustrating and difficult.....
For those with a binocular vision disorder known as Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD), driving can be a nightmare.....
For those who have been diagnosed with Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD), the treatment process can seem confusing and....
As hard as it may be to believe, people can have shadowed or double vision and never even....
When it comes to children, a good part of understanding their needs comes from asking the right questions.....
People who suffer from neurovisual disorders – diagnosed or otherwise – often feel helpless, hopeless and reconciled to....
Who doesn’t love a cruise vacation? With the endless food, ‘round the clock entertainment and exotic destinations, cruises....
The slight eye misalignments that cause Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD) can lead to a variety of symptoms including....
While high school football is just as much a part of fall as pumpkin spice and hoodies, many....
With the school year well underway and the holidays approaching, the last thing you probably want to think....
Considering that a large portion of today’s jobs require employees to spend at least part of their workday....
Because headaches and dizziness can originate from a variety of different medical conditions, people who experience these symptoms....
For young children, a huge part of their learning – about 80%, in fact – is visual. Before....
While many people have never heard of Vertical Heterophoria (VH), for those affected by this little-known condition, life....
If you get your eyes examined every year and stay up-to-date with the prescription for your contacts or....
We all have those days where we don’t quite feel ourselves. Maybe you wake up with a stomachache....
Childhood is a period of learning and growing, a time in which children become more familiar with their....
As hard as it is to have vision problems as an adult, it’s even more difficult to see....
Most kids go through a period of clumsiness as they develop and grow into their bodies, something that....
While everyone has the occasional headache, there are many people who experience painful, debilitating migraines on a daily....
It seems that every year, we spend more time looking at digital screens. Not only is the majority....
There’s nothing quite as heartbreaking as seeing your child struggle in school. When he or she starts having....
Human sight is possible because of an incredibly complex system of interacting parts working together to form one....
For children who have undiagnosed vision problems, school can be a real struggle. One such vision problem is....
While recreational sports do provide many positive benefits, they also come with a big downside: the frequent occurrence....
The wrong kind of lighting can really do a number on your productivity in the office, as well....
With the extent to which technology now permeates our society, digital devices are being used more and more....
Becoming dizzy while driving, as you’re surrounded by other cars whizzing by at high speeds, can be one of....
While yearly eye exams are essential to ensuring eye health and acuity, sometimes a new prescription isn’t enough....
When it comes to athletics, having good hand-eye coordination is essential to nearly every sport, particularly those involving....
The way in which the brain directs all the intricate systems in the human body is truly amazing.....
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common occurrence that can result from a sharp, severe blow to....
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A headache is a common malady that can be brought on by a variety of different factors, such....
If clumsiness has plagued you throughout your life and you often find yourself tripping over things, knocking into....
For children who have undiagnosed vision problems, school can be a real struggle. One such vision problem is....
Published on MetroParent.com | By Claire Charlton The cause of your child's learning difficulties may not be what you think.....
Many people have experienced what they believe to be sinus pain and discomfort, only to be told by....
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Light sensitivity is a serious problem for patients who suffer from vertical heterophoria (VH). Bright lights, particularly fluorescent....
In recent years, parents and teachers alike have lamented the increasing number of children who have been diagnosed....
School and recreational sports provide many great benefits to kids and teens: it teaches them cooperation and teamwork,....
Many people who suffer from chronic dizziness and nausea, blurred vision and other related symptoms feel like they....
There are times when even prismatic lenses aren’t enough to eliminate a patient’s symptoms of Binocular Vision Dysfunction....
Roy's Motorcycle Accident and Binocular Vision Dysfunction Story....
Panic Attacks and Tension Headaches: Brandon's Binocular Vision Dysfunction Story....
Judy's Binocular Vision Dysfunction Story: But I have 20/20!....
Robin's Traumatic Brain Injury: "Can I still be a nurse?"....
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is condition that affects thousands of people every year. The result of a severe....
“I feel off.” “I’ve been dizzy for years, but doctors can’t figure it out.” (more…)....
The doctors at Vision Specialists of Michigan have made pioneering discoveries in the diagnosis and treatment of Binocular....
Most people are familiar with the way a routine eye exam works. An optometrist performs a series of....
Dizziness is one of the most frightening and overwhelming physical sensations you can experience, which can make it....
Published Academic Articles Below is a collection of some of our published articles detailing the positive effect of....
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Does your child have difficulty reading? Does he frequently skip lines or lose his place while reading? Has....
Is a simple walk down the hall a struggle for you? Do you regularly bump into walls or....
Do you frequently experience headaches in and around your eyes, forehead, temples and sinus areas? Is your quality....
Now that fall has arrived and students have a couple months of school under their belts, the time....
Do you have a problem with keeping your place while reading? Do words seem to swim on the....
A traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion or acquired brain injury (ABI) like a stroke can all have a....
Severe neck pain can make day-to-day life very difficult. The ongoing stiffness and soreness is bad enough, but....
Do you or someone you know suffer from generalized anxiety disorder or panic attacks? Anxiety disorders may include....
To say that someone has a binocular vision dysfunction means that their eyes aren’t aligned correctly. Even a....
Anyone who’s ever experienced a migraine knows how excruciatingly painful and debilitating they can be. Migraine sufferers experience....
“I've just had an eye exam, but I still can't read.” (more…)....
While sustaining a concussion can entail losing consciousness, it affects your body – and your brain – in....
What is Vertical Heterophoria (VH)? An important component of sight is binocular vision, which refers to the eyes’....
Vision plays a bigger role in learning than most people realize. Reading is a vital part of all....
We're living in a world of a holistic approach to healing. Instead of focusing solely on using medication....
With school back in session and practices for fall sports beginning, now is a good time to discuss....
Vertical Heterophoria: How It Affects You Dizziness, lightheadedness, balance problems, anxiety, migraines – if these have become symptoms....
Community Outreach Manager Elli Altman was first a patient at Vision Specialists. Now she shares her and other....
Through Elli's Eyes: HOUSE CALL Elli Altman is the Community Outreach Manager at Vision Specialists of Michigan. Before....
When you can't get off the carnival ride... Summertime is here. It’s a time for fun. Children and....
Child's Amazing Transformation....
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DON'T DO IT FOR YOURSELF Elli Altman is the Community Outreach Manager at Vision Specialists of Michigan. Before....
Seems impossible, I know. But, it happens all the time. A new patient comes in, gets comfy in....
Printed in Vision Monday | "Women Who Wow" | 2016 FOUNDER NeuroVisual Medicine OWNER Vision Specialists Bloomfield Hills,....
THE EFFECT OF VISUAL CHAOS ON THE BODY Two years ago, when the doctor at Vision Specialists....
Community Outreach Manager Elli Altman started as a patient of Vision Specialists of Michigan. Now she teaches....
Community Outreach Manager Elli Altman started as a patient of Vision Specialists of Michigan. Now she teaches....
Headaches, Neck Aches, Eye Strain from Computers The holidays are winding down and it’s once again time to....
Vision Specialists of Michigan’s own Dr. Debby Feinberg and Dr. Mark Rosner traveled to South Korea this past....
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We’ve put together a list of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post Concussive Symptom (PCS) blogs to reassure....
Binocular Vision Correction for the Treatment of Vestibular Symptoms A subtle vision misalignment, when identified with a thorough....
We've compiled a brief list of the signs of a vision misalignment in children. Vision misalignment often goes....
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A baby's crossed eyes reveal just how young a vision misalignment can affect the body Two years ago....
Neck ache and head tilt: signs of a subtle vision misalignment Just about everyone has experienced a sore....
Elli Altman, Community Outreach Manager at Vision Specialists of Michigan, shares her experiences of patient's treatments. One little....
Through Elli's Eyes Elli Altman is our Community Outreach Manager. She teaches others how to identify a vision....
While at least 10% of the population suffers from Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD), almost no one knows about....
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Parents must pay attention to children’s attitude toward reading When a child undergoes the vision screening process at....
Why Your Dizziness and Vertigo Won’t Leave You Alone Dizzy spells. For some of us, it may happen....
Through Elli's Eyes: 2,555 VSM Community Outreach Manager Elli Altman shares her own experiences with a vision misalignment....
Why Your Doctor May Not Know About Vision Misalignment The history of Vertical Heterophoria (VH) While Vertical Heterophoria....
Tips from a TBI Survivor Some days it feels like my traumatic brain injury has won. Like I....
Vision Misalignment: Through Elli's Eyes Sometimes you have to tell your own story--lay yourself bare--in order to help....
How your agoraphobia or anxiety could be caused by a vision misalignment Imagine this: you walk into one....
“I get dizzy all the time.” “I get car sick a lot--particularly as a passenger." “I cannot go....
How to Support Someone with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or persistent Post-Concussion symptoms (PCS) It’s vital for....
Why you should see a NeuroVisual Optometrist for your headaches and other symptoms From all walks of life,....
To honor all those who serve and have served on this Veterans Day A Veteran's Story of Triumph....
A solider suffers migraines, falling down often, and then...an NPR interview changes everything... Headaches? Dizziness? Nausea? Reading Challenges?....
A solider suffers migraines, falling down often, and then...an NPR interview changes everything... Headaches? Dizziness? Nausea? Reading Challenges?....
The editorial page of Women in Optometry, November 2015 by Marjolijn Bijlefeld, Director of Custom Publications, Practice Advancement....
Cover Story, Women in Optometry, November 2015 Ever since Debby Feinberg, OD , started specializing in neurovisual optometry,....
Cover Story, Women in Optomety, November 2015. Article on Dr. Kathryn Collins, OD Kathryn Collins, OD, of Lititz,....
Women in Optomety, November 2015. Article on Dr. Berger Israeloff, OD While she was in Michigan to visit....
In this TED talk in front of 2,000 attendees at the historic Fox Theater, Dr. Debby Feinberg reframes....
Do you have patients with BVD symptoms (headache, dizziness, anxiety, motion sickness, nausea, neck pain, ADHD, learning /....
VSofM can help children with headaches, migraines and learning challenges Imagine headaches – migraines – so debilitating that....
VSofM can help children with double vision, nausea, decreased appetite, trouble gaining weight, difficulty focusing on schoolwork. Parents....
Vision Specialists of Michigan can help alleviate dizziness, headache, nausea, straining to focus, and difficulty with eye-hand coordination.....
Vision Specialists of Michigan can help alleviate struggles with self confidence, reading, reading comprehension, attention in school and....
Vision Specialists of Michigan can help children with blurred vision, apathy / difficulty with social skills and difficulty....
Vision Specialists of Michigan can help alleviate headaches, reading challenges, driving difficulties, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, imbalance with walking,....
VSofM can help children with reading problems, distorted vision, blurred vision, double vision, comprehension difficulties, clumsiness, difficulty with....
By Crain's Detroit Author Jay Green [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="100"] Elli Altman[/caption] For years as a child and....
Are you looking for a game changer for your practice? Watch this video to understand NeuroVisual Optometry and....
Speakers urge clinicians to screen patients for binocular vision dysfunction. Published June 27, 2014 Read article on Healio.com |....
Who would have thought that the chronic migraines I was experiencing was due to vision! I had believed....
It was 1985, and I was on a double-date with the man who eventually became my husband (Dr.....
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Lecture Presented to the Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI) 2013 Annual Conference: An Unsuspected But Treatable Cause....
This article appeared in the Veteran Connect Newsletter on October 10, 2013. Read this article online [caption id="attachment_2738"....
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A Book Signing event was held on May 18, 2013 for "If The Walls Of My Exam Room....
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Prism Power - Local doctors treat patients worldwide to correct rare eye condition Published in The Detroit Jewish....
Our work was recently featured by Channel 7's Action News Health Team in a segment titled All in the Eyes. Dr.....
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by Mark S. Rosner, MD, and Debby Feinberg, OD | February 2012 | Published in Refractive Eyecare New....
In 1997, I was in a car accident that left me with a severe closed head injury. I....
I caused myself many problems at the age of 19. I am now 32. I was introduced to....
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In July of 2006, I was hit above my left eye with a golf ball resulting in a....
Eight years ago I had a major head injury which caused me to have serious problems with reading....
First of all, I have been having problems for as long as I can remember. I had eye....
For years I've sensed that something was wrong. This something is difficult to articulate because it was a....
I saw Dr. Debby Feinberg at 1 o'clock today and I am still absolutely amazed. I was in....
Nearly 12 years ago I was in a traffic accident, and several months later I was hit hard....
I couldn't get good balance standing. I had eye strain and neck strain everyday. Wondering why I couldn't....
Hi every one. My name is Mitch and I have been here for around 10 years now. Before....
Thanks for giving us this opportunity to let others know our story and hopefully help give someone else....
My biggest problem was double vision while reading and I am a great reader. Of course it was....
For some time I had been experiencing double vision. Two priests on the altar at mass. 2 cars....
Patient was a WWII bomber pilot with 20/20 vision into his 50's. He started to wear glasses at....
Concentration was always a struggle for me in school. I am 16 years old. I would always lose....
It was horrible because I wanted to read but I couldn't. I read the same line and or....
Before I got my glasses, I didn't realize I had any "problems". I thought I just wasn't athletic,....
I was not comfortable wearing my glasses. A dedicated contact lens wearer, I wore my glasses as little....
"Ok I have a lot of things to do today; huhh let me see......three English assignments that need....
I have always been sensitive to motion of any kind, especially while attempting to read as a passenger....
Before I was helped I felt like I couldn't do anything because I would be in the middle....
Before I got glasses I felt weird/odd because my friends would see me wobble in the hallways going....
When I had my son I was a first-time mom and was surprised by how often my beautiful....
I was beginning to think I had MS because my vision was deteriorating. Previously I had been wearing....
My story will seem too good to be true but it is! Please read on as you may....
I was diagnosed with a "giant-sized" Acoustic Neuroma in 1997. After my 3rd surgery to remove the tumor,....
My eyes didn't work well together and my vision was blurry even with glasses. I couldn't see very....
Hi - I am not a patient of Dr. Debby but my husband is. When I met Jeff....
By coincidence I was referred to Dr. Debby Feinberg because I mentioned to my ENT (Dr. Rosner) at....
I suffered for 15-20 years with shoulder, neck and back of the head stiffness and pain. I was....
I am a 42 year old female and I can remember even as a child being dizzy and....
Before I went to Vision Specialists, I felt depressed because of my headaches. I hated school and reading.....
My glasses before Vision Specialists made me dizzy, walk into walls and furniture and lightheaded. I was also....
Before I was helped, I was dizzy sometimes. I got really bad headaches frequently. I always got very....
I had headaches most of the time. I felt nauseous after I read books or while riding in....
I have been a migraine sufferer since I was 17 years old. They have always included a visual....
Thank you Dr. Debby, I had suffered from migraines for years, Dr. Debby helped me not only get....
My eyes weren't off by much, but the right eye is just a little higher if you look....
I had been experiencing dizziness when reading in certain situations, while sitting in traffic with moving vehicles on....
Numerous doctors, numerous tests, beginning in March 2003. Not one single doctor could give me the correct diagnosis.....
This letter is one of Thanks to Dr. Debby and the wonderful staff. For changing my life! Since....
I had been bedridden for five weeks before seeing Dr. Debby. I had a myriad of tests at....
It is difficult to find all of the right words to describe how my life changed after reading....
It was about 12 or 14 years ago I began to experience neck and shoulder pain. My neck....
This is my story and the events that led up to my visit to Vision Specialists of Birmingham.....
I started to notice around the age of 14 that something just wasn't right. I felt dizzy and....
I had nausea and dizziness that was helped part of the time with Antivert. My neck and shoulders....
I just met with Dr. Debbie for the first time today. I can honestly say that she has....
Dr. David Brownstein March 2010 Newsletter | Published by Newsmax Media, Inc., posted in Newsmax.com. Here is an....
Channel 7's Action News Health reporter Carolyn Clifford explores a new treatment for the dizziness and headaches caused....
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BY PATRICIA ANSTETT FREE PRESS MEDICAL WRITER August 2, 2005 A Bloomfield eye specialist who prescribes special lenses....
Optometrist straightens vision with prisms By Joyce Wiswell, photo by Mark Moten | Signature Magazine Some people believe....
By Rebecca Jones | C & G Staff Writer | photo by Rebecca Jones Birmingham -- Imagine walking....
STORE HAS AN EYE ON RECYCLING FOR CHARITY BIRMINGHAM OPTOMETRISTS COLLECT 2,000 PAIRS OF GLASSES ALEX P. KELLOGG....
Printed in www.BirminghamMiMag.com (Birmingham Chamber of Commerce - currently not available) Years of suffering caused by vertical heterophoria....
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By: ELAINE ZABLOCKI APR. 1, 2006 LOS ANGELES — Vertical heterophoria is a newly recognized syndrome responsible for....
Press Release | October 29th 2004 | Mary Russo October 29, 2004 – Birmingham, MI – From doctor’s....
By Jack Salter | Photo by Dick Hunt | Daily Tribune Vision Specialists of Birmingham donated more than....
Drew is a truck driver who suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in a roll-over accident. Drew discusses....
