Dizzy spells, poor depth perception & difficulty driving

I wore glasses from age 10 until 1998 at age 26 when I had the LASIK procedure done. I enjoyed perfect vision for 10 years until I began wearing glasses in 2008. In 2010, I needed a touch up done but found out that my vision had changed too much and my cornea was too thin to complete the procedure.

For the last 10 years, I have struggled with dizzy spells in buildings with high ceilings, lack of depth perception, and nighttime driving. Some doctors thought it was anxiety. Also, I was seen by 2 ENT’s. In January 2020, my sister who is a chiropractor gave me the article Help! Open Spaces and Busy Patterns Make Me Dizzy. I exclaimed, “That’s me!” I completed the Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD) questionnaire and scored 37 out of 75. Any score over 15 indicates I may be suffering from BVD. I was told they have seen a significant amount of patients who have similar symptoms as me years after having LASIK. The symptoms usually develop in their 40’s. I am 48 years old.

I researched several Neuro Visual Specialists until I found Eye Care North in Cave Creek Arizona. In June 2020, Chelsea graciously answered my endless amount of questions as I made the decision to drive there from Las Vegas for the progressive assessment. Dr. Julie Lam is a very knowledgeable doctor who listened intently and I felt heard. Melissa was phenomenal in helping me pick out new glasses as I wasn’t anticipating this purchase. She had a tremendous amount of patience as I considered all my options.

In August 2020, I had my second progressive assessment. I drove from Las Vegas to Wickenburg all by myself without my eyes getting tired. I haven’t been able to do this in over 10 years. I, now, am able to shop at all stores rather than just the ones with low ceilings. I don’t look at the ground when I walk anymore. My life has completely changed as I have improved by 75%.

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