The doctors at Vision Specialists of Michigan have made pioneering discoveries in the diagnosis and treatment of Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD), a condition involving eye misalignment that’s not commonly recognized or understood. At the forefront of these developments stands Dr. Debby Feinberg, whose groundbreaking work in the new optometric specialty of NeuroVisual Medicine led to […]
How the NeuroVisual Examination Differs From a Routine Eye Exam
Most people are familiar with the way a routine eye exam works. An optometrist performs a series of tests to measure your visual acuity, check for common eye disorders and determine the health of your eyes, then issues a prescription for contact lenses or eyeglasses if needed. However, with standard optometric testing, the very subtle […]
A New Approach to the Treatment of Dizziness
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 […]
When It Hurts to Read: Children With Reading Difficulties
Does your child have difficulty reading? Does he frequently skip lines or lose his place while reading? Has she been diagnosed with learning disabilities or ADHD, or perhaps even been told by a teacher that she’s lazy? When children struggle with reading but express themselves well verbally and excel with auditory learning, reading may be […]
Through a Patient’s Eyes: ‘I Can Walk in a Straight Line’
Is a simple walk down the hall a struggle for you? Do you regularly bump into walls or trip down the stairs? Though most people assume this is mere clumsiness, often there is an underlying medical condition present known as vertical heterophoria (VH), which is a Binocular Vision Dysfunction that affects how the eyes work […]