CLOSED HEAD INJURY

I caused myself many problems at the age of 19. I am now 32. I was introduced to Vision Specialists almost 2 years ago. A woman I called Dr. Debby put me through a number of tests and had a lot of questions for me. She made me wear funny looking frames and had me walk around in them too. I was very skeptical that anyone could resolve the pressure I felt in my head as well as in my neck and back. I survived a car accident in which I fractured my neck and received a closed head injury. I also damaged my brain to the point where I have lost the left peripheral vision in my eyes. Going to Vision Specialists of Birmingham, I had a lot of doubt that I was going to receive any kind of sympathy or help. These people(the staff as well as the doctors) have been the most helpful people to me. Dr. Debby has prescribed me a set of glasses that has completely released me from a whole lot of tension. I worry much less today because I can clearly see around me. Everything is in perspective today. I love it. My first pair of glasses have given me the opportunity to finally relax. They have given me a new freedom. I waited to write anything because I couldn’t believe it myself. I gave it a year, unknowingly. They called me and said, “Hi, it has been about a year since we’ve seen you. How about an appointment to come in so we can see how things look”. Wouldn’t you know it. I needed new glasses for work and to change my frames too. So I said. “Sure”. And lo and behold, I get an appointment with Dr. Paul. How awesome this is. I’ve never met this gentleman and he was as kind and nice as everyone else. So willing to be helpful. This company has done me wonders. I am absolutely amazed. I look forward to my eye doctor appointments. All they are able to do is continue to make me feel even better than I already do. This is one of the greatest gifts that I have received. The ability to see clearly. No more pressure, no more woes and fears of what I am looking at. No more squinting. I love it.

PRISMATIC CORRECTION FOR AGORAPHORIA

Most patients experience a marked reduction in their symptoms with precise prismatic correction

The doctors at Vision Specialists of Michigan have developed a very detailed and specialized NeuroVisual Evaluation, which allows for the accurate diagnosis and treatment of Vertical Heterophoria and Superior Oblique Palsy. Using realigning prismatic spectacle lenses, the strain and fatigue within the visual system is reduced or eliminated. Patients notice significant improvement in their symptoms during their first office visit. Improvement continues over the course of several visits as the prismatic prescription is fine-tuned and customized for the individual.

How do I know if I should be evaluated

for Vertical Heterophoria orSuperior Oblique Palsy?

A specialized Questionnaire has been developed by the researchers at Vision Specialists of Michigan to identify those who might be suffering from Vertical Heterophoria or Superior Oblique Palsy. Fill in the Questionnaire and find out if you might benefit from an evaluation at Vision Specialists of Michigan.

This information was taken from www.vsofm.com for more information and help go to this web site.

ALL IN THE FAMILY

Neck is now tolerable thanks to Dr. Scott.

How has your week been?
 Of course, I am out there trying to tell people their Agoraphobia is caused by their eyes. You would think this would be easy right? Wrong! I visit a lot of support groups and blogs in hope I can connect with that one person who is ready for this simple news.

It took me forty years to find this truth so I must be patient. I have such a hard time seeing people miserable and not living life to the fullest. I missed out so much in life that if I can do anything to help anyone else that would make up for some of that loss.

Please remember it runs in family's. It is definitely inherited.

Have you ever found your self looking up to the sky and finding your head just wanted to go up? I have heard the term falling into the sky. That is a big part of the symptoms of Hyperphoria.

I found this article and will insert it here:

Vertical DeviationsPresentation Transcript

• 1. Vertical Deviations
• 2. Hyperphoria Hyperphoria is a latent deviation of one eye upwards In hypophoria the deviation is downwards and as hypophoria of one can be regarded as hyperphoria of the other The term hypophoria is not generally used and the convention is to refer to whichever is the hyperphoric eye.  
• Maybe that isn't so understandable but that is what is happening.

That is all for now hoping to hear from you and remember THE EYES HAVE IT!

Yolanda

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