Tuesday, August 19, 2014

MIGRAINES CAUSED BY YOUR EYES

Who would have thought that the chronic migraines I was experiencing was due to vision! I had believed that watching my feet while walking, not seeing well when looking to the side, and walking a bit crooked was normal until I began using my new prism glasses! My son says this is the explain of why I did not see his car in the garage when I backed into it. I have to admit I was a bit skeptical before my first appointment with Dr. Debby and she spent much of her Saturday morning with me on the phone helping me discuss if I was truly suffering from vision issues. My biggest concern now is what would I do if I broke my prism glasses, not something I want to experience so I plan to purchase a backup pair soon!
Could this be you? Take the test on the right and see if it could apply to you.

Thursday, August 14, 2014

STROKES AND YOUR EYES

Thanks for giving us this opportunity to let others know our story and hopefully help give someone else some ray of hope in seeing with prisms, after having a Hemorrhagic Stroke. I am writing this as my husband has been working toward his continuing goals with my assistance. After 5 different doctors, specialist, Ophthalmologists, etc, and 5 years later, 5 pairs of glasses later, we were referred to Dr. Debby by none other than my husband’s hearing Audio Specialist. We thank God for this. Soon we learned in two visits that our hope for no double vision would and could be corrected. There seem to be few specialists that really know prisms and the problems of double vision, whatever cause. My determination paid off by utilizing every avenue that came to get my husband’s eyes corrected. The last 2 months he’s walking better on his cane. He is able to help me pay bills, etc., because he has his complete vision from all angles. Thanks to Dr. Debby, our lives are much less complicated. We both continue to know eyes help your balance. Your vision is crucial to accomplish all the recoveries of stroke or whatever you’re achieving. Thanks again.

- J. B., 59 year old

The uses for prism glasses are endless and unbelieveable. 

Go to www.vsofm.com for more information and help.




Monday, August 11, 2014

HOW SOON DO YOU WANT YOUR AGORAPHOBIA GONE?

My eyes weren’t off by much, but the right eye is just a little higher if you look close. I am a good reader and type about 100 wpm, and I never got double vision. I was able to deal with it okay until I graduated and began working full time about 5 years ago. Then it became debilitating. I sit at a computer all day (Excel spreadsheets are BAD), but driving and shopping are also extremely bothersome. Flying or driving through mountains were at the top of the list of painful things to do. After MRI’s, eye therapy, lots of anti-depressants and other things that didn’t help at all, I finally found Dr. Debbie and I’m sure glad I did!
Some symptoms were extreme eye pain, pressure in head, lack of energy so that smiling or making an expression seemed like a lot of work. By the end of the day my body would be numb. The dizziness I wouldn’t really express as “dizzy”, but out-of-sorts. Mind fog, forgetting things and not being able to think clearly were common. I would get puffy and white in the face. My eyes would roll back in my head when I closed them and tried to relax them. I would watch a sport on TV and wonder how anyone moves like that because when I move fast at all it felt like my head was slushy or jello-like. Physical fitness is impossible because you never find the energy. I couldn’t look people in the eyes when talking to them. I would wake up as soon as any light at all comes into a room even though I hadn’t slept nearly enough, but sleep is the only thing that really helps. When you close your eyes it feels like you’re “floating”, for lack of a better word.
Once I saw this website I knew this had to be what it was, and I flew in. You can tell the difference immediately with the glasses, and once you get a full nights sleep so your eye muscles can recover you’ll be feeling like new in no-time. I don’t know what I would have done without these glasses and Dr. Debbie. I do know I wasn’t going to make it much longer the way I was going and she saved my life. Thank you!

HELP IS HERE IF YOU HAVE AGORAPHOBIA

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.

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

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.

Monday, August 4, 2014

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