June 02, 2026

142. Vision Therapy and Prisms for Chronic Dizziness?

11 minutes

Vision therapy and prism lenses are so misunderstood. For starters, vision therapy isn’t about how clearly you can see.

It’s about how your eyes work together to send information to your brain and how your brain is actually using that information.

And for a lot of people dealing with vestibular conditions or TBI, this is a game-changer that often gets overlooked. This is one of those topics that doesn’t get nearly enough attention in the vestibular space, and it’s time to change that!

In this episode, we’ll dig into:

What vision therapy actually is and how it can help

How your eyes, brain, and vestibular system work together

The symptoms that could point to a vision therapy need

Why you might be struggling now even if you were fine before your vestibular condition

What to look for when finding a provider for vision therapy or prisms

The difference between vision therapy and prism lenses

A free screening tool to see if binocular vision dysfunction might be at play for you

It can be tough to find the right treatments, but remember—if a treatment doesn’t work, you are not failing anything. It just wasn’t the right option for you.

If you have questions about this or you want support as you explore vision therapy and prism lenses, join us in Vestibular Group Fit (use code GROUNDED)! (We have hours of interviews with specialists inside the membership.)

Links Mentioned:

Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off!): https://thevertigodoctor.com/vestibular-group-fit

Citations:

American Optometric Association. “Vision Therapy.” Aoa.org, 2023, www.aoa.org/practice/specialties/vision-therapy.

russ. “What Is Vision Therapy?” Optometrists.org, www.optometrists.org/vision-therapy/guide-to-vision-therapy/what-is-vision-therapy/.

“Binocular Vision Dysfunction Test | Vision Specialists.” NeuroVisual Medicine, 29 May 2025, vision-specialists.com/vision-health/testing-diagnostics/binocular-vision-dysfunction-test/. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.

Free Resources:

⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/cb5js0y78n

⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/new-pppd

⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/partnership

⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/minifit

⁠The FREE POTS – safe Workouts⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/pots

Connect with Dr. Madison (@TheVertigoDoctor): https://instagram.com/thevertigodoctor

Work with Dr. Madison:

For 1:1 Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy, email [email protected]

Otherwise, I’ll see ya in Vestibular Group Fit!

Connect with Dr. Jenna (@dizzy.rehab.therapist): https://www.instagram.com/dizzy.rehab.therapist/

Learn about the Oak Method: http://thevertigodoctor.com/why-vestibular-group-fit

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

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