Who Can Diagnose Binocular Vision Dysfunction?

Binocular vision dysfunction, often referred to as BVD, is a surprisingly common eye condition that is caused by the eyes being misaligned with one another. This misalignment is usually subtle enough that you can't tell simply by looking at someone, but significant enough to cause a variety of issues for the sufferer.
 

Ideally, both of your eyes will work in synchronization to focus the images seen by both into the same plane. This ensures that when the images are sent to the brain, you interpret them as one clear and comfortable image. Unfortunately, even the slightest misalignment of the eyes is enough to cause tiny imperfections in this image that result in the symptoms that we associate with binocular vision dysfunction.

What Are The Symptoms Of Binocular Vision Dysfunction?

There is a large range of symptoms associated with binocular vision dysfunction. How we see things can have a big impact on many areas of our lives. Some of the signs and symptoms of binocular vision dysfunction include:

• Neck Tension

• Tired eyes or sleepiness when reading

• Eye Strain

• Disorientation and or panic attacks when driving

• Disorientation at large stores

• Headaches

• Migraine

• Blurred vision

• Double vision

• Skipping lines/losing your place when reading

• Losing concentration/struggling to pay attention

• Lightheadedness, dizziness, and nausea

• Motion sickness

• Feeling sick, anxious, or overwhelmed in large environments

• Sensitivity to light

  
   

These can also be indicators of other eye and health issues, so it is important to schedule an appointment with your eye doctor or take our 5 Minute Self Test Here if you notice any of these symptoms.

Getting Binocular Vision Dysfunction Diagnosed

A comprehensive eye exam performed by a qualified eye doctor is one method of accurately diagnosing binocular vision dysfunction. The process is fairly simple and straightforward and may involve testing and a referral to a specialist at the Dizziness and Headache Optometry Center.

A questionnaire, like the 5 Minute Self Test, is the recommended starting point for individuals that are experiencing the symptoms associated with BVD.

Is There An Effective Treatment For Binocular Vision Dysfunction?

If you are diagnosed to be suffering from binocular vision dysfunction, you may be recommended to try micro-prism lenses.

Micro-prism lenses are designed specifically for your eyes to relieve the stress and fatigue placed on your visual system by binocular vision dysfunction. This prism is incorporated into eyeglass lenses in very small, custom amounts, where it changes the focus of light when it enters the eyes, enabling them to relax and the symptoms of BVD to reduce. The exact amount of prism needed will depend on the individual patient and may be micro-adjusted in order to achieve the optimal improvement in your vision.

For more on binocular vision dysfunction or if you believe you are suffering from any of these symptoms, get relief now and take our Free 5 Minute Self Test to find out if you have BVD Here.

 

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