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Vertical Heterophoria

Vertical heterophoria is an eye disorder that occurs when the eyes are misaligned. The misaligned eyes may cause overstrain and pressure on the eye muscles. It is a type of binocular vision disorder with symptoms such as dizziness and headache.

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Please suggest tests for vertical heterophoria.

Query: Hello doctor, I went to an eye doctor and did an eye examination because I started feeling dizziness, loss of concentration, neck and shoulder pain, anxiety while driving, in crowds. Dizziness also rises when I am in bed and driving. Not painful, but I can feel the pressure behind the eyes, in the s...  Read Full »


Dr. Manjunath Natarajan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns, vertical heterophoria is a disorder of the mechanisms which maintain the balance of the eye muscles, keeping them on target. Although rare, these can lead to significant distress and dizziness as well. The best test to see if you have hete...  Read Full »

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