How Binocular Vision Dysfunction Can Cause Anxiety

Join Dr. Cheryl from the Neuro Visual Center of New York as she unravels the connection between binocular vision dysfunction and anxiety. Many patients struggle with conflicting signals between their eyes and inner ear, leading to feelings of discomfort and anxiety in specific situations. Learn about the root causes, how our brain reacts to these conflicting signals, and the innovative solutions offered to help alleviate these symptoms.

[rachellady]

I finally got my prism lens and I can't believe how much of my life I've gotten back ❤

[whosptoly]

my OCD has been telling me i have a brain tumour haha…. thank god i have found out about BVD. the detachment/feeling disconnected from my vision/feeling like im in a movie almost has been awful, it is so frightening. along with the physical symptoms of BVD.

[mEEeva]

I had and still recovering from bvd and bppv in both ears from a concussion I was told I didn't have. I learned the hard way. This is absolutely necessary to teach every single doctor. I don't understand why physical examinations aren't exhausted before saying it's my mental health?! Especially 2020 vision exams. Those need to include bvd tests! It's criminal!

[stephanie]

Omg I wanna cry listening to this! Thank you ! Doctors telling you that you randomly just acquired an anxiety disorder after you tell them you felt dizzy driving over so frustrating. I feel seen right now 🙏🏼 *pun intended

[bainbridgetimbaci]

Thank you . I finally know what's causing my anxiety..

[freshprinceclt]

I’m very pleased to finally understand why I’ve been feeling this way! I’m a trucker and to know now what’s going on I’m am overwhelmed. This began after my seizure

[katieszymanski]

Yes, its coming from my eyes. I could never understand why I was uncomfortable talking to people. You have validated my life experience. It wasn't me having a social anxiety disorder. Thank you!

[rowelsumagaysay]

Thanks a lot for this. I've always thought that I was feeling anxious most especially when I feel dizzy going to crowded places, commuting or wandering around malls. It's really an awful experience but now that I have a clear understanding of what I'm feeling, it gave me such relief. I will make sure to always put on my glasses whenever I go places.

[JasminMarsters]

I’ve had this as long as I can remember and I only just learned about it on TikTok even though I have described symptoms to docs before 😭 Thank you for providing more information.

[isabellashirahmadi]

I think Ive had this for 8 years every day. I thought it was depersonalization disorder..Im on meds for anxiety and panic atracks..its horrific

[lorenam]

I’m only 22 and dealing with this 😭😞 so many doctors are not listening to me

[mrwest]

When I drive on the freeway looking at a straight road. My vision make the road looks like it's going straight up in the air and make me feel like I'm going to fall because of gravity . Very bad anxiety and body tightness feel.

[jamesclain_]

I cant drive on highways because of this. I prefer the back roads, they are fine hahaha.

[LavaLampZone]

This woman is a life saver! A true hero! 🙌🏿 I got lasik and I haven't been the same since!

[jamesni]

Well this probably explains why I feel so discombobulated when in a Walmart like store. Then my anxious head gets all these crazy danger thoughts. I def go through periods where this is worse and then not as bad. I wonder if allergies have any affect on this.

[KaitlinWoolery-bq]

I have this disorder and can no longer drive. I can't go to public places because I get insanely dizzy. Im getting prism glasses soon thank God!!

[Mechanix]

I too feel this way! Already booked my appointment immediately.

[latinbeautymaria]

Could this also be the reason why I get easily overstimulated and breakdown?

[juliejames]

I have this. Three weeks into prisms. I still have anxiety but I am not dizzy. As much. Headaches gone. Driving will scares me. I feel like I’m still slow to focus. I hope this gets better also. I take L-theanine as needed for anxiety. My doctor prescribed it. It’s 6 dollars at Walmart. I never will go without it again.

[ajpello]

Can this be a chicken or the egg scenario? I developed severe ptsd and then started having the eye symptoms ur talking about. I still have anxiety that is now driven by my vision. What really stands out is the motion u describe, that is exactly what I see, a slight motion like the world is moving with my movements.