

Sudden blurry vision and headachesĮxperiencing a headache along with blurred vision can be quite frightening, especially if it is the first time this has happened without warning. With the information from the DVA, the therapist can prescribe specific exercises to help the brain recognize the oscillopsia and stabilize your vision. The therapist can objectively measure the VOR dysfunction using a special test called a Dynamic Visual Acuity test or DVA.

The grest thing about most forms of oscillopsia is that it is treatable by the physical therapists at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers. The actual origin comes from the dysfunction of the inner ears not being able to keep up with the movement of your leading to to strange sensation. The oscillopsia can make you feel dizziness symptoms like nausea and a sense of being off balance. Patients will often go to their optometrist or an ophthalmologist thinking that there is something wrong with their eyes. This is the same phenomenon people experience with oscillopsia and a VOR weakness. In layman’s terms, think of an oscillating fan and trying to see the fan blades moving. When the VOR becomes dysfunction, a phenomenon occurs called oscillopsia. A reflex, called the vestibulo-ocular reflex, or VOR, is designed to dampen head movement as fine as reading a book to as significant as being ona bouncing boat in a choppy sea. The vestibular system is critical in maintaining balance, but particularly of the eyes when the head moves. Patients that develop an injury to their inner, or vestibular system, can develop blurred vision. Blurred Vision Associated with Head or Body Movements Conversely, the sudden onset of blurry vision is usually caused by a specific event that may range from a minor issue (e.g., eye strain) to more serious health problems such as glaucoma or a stroke. The slow development and progression of blurred vision is typically caused by chronic medical conditions. Blurry vision is a common issue that may arise when structures in the eye such as the retina, cornea, or optic nerve are negatively affected by a particular event or health issue.
