Beyond 20/20: How NeuroVisual Medicine Corrects Misaligned Eyes and Chronic Dizziness

Seeing 20/20 does not always mean your eyes are working comfortably together. For many people in Lincoln, headaches, dizziness, motion sensitivity, neck pain, and reading fatigue may be connected to a subtle eye alignment problem called binocular vision dysfunction, or BVD.

At Beyond Vision LNK, Dr. Carla Ericksen provides NeuroVisual Medicine to help identify and treat small misalignments between the eyes that can affect how the brain processes visual information. When the eyes are not aligned properly, the brain has to work harder to combine two images into one clear picture. Over time, that extra effort can lead to chronic discomfort that is often mistaken for other issues.

What Is NeuroVisual Medicine?

NeuroVisual Medicine is a specialized approach to diagnosing and treating binocular vision dysfunction. Unlike a standard vision screening that focuses mainly on how clearly you can see letters on a chart, a NeuroVisual evaluation looks at how well your eyes team, track, focus, and align.

Even a very small misalignment can create strain. Your eye muscles may constantly compensate, which can trigger symptoms that affect work, school, driving, reading, and everyday movement. NeuroVisual Medicine focuses on correcting the root cause of that strain instead of only managing the symptoms.

Common Signs Of Binocular Vision Dysfunction

BVD can look different from person to person. Some patients notice symptoms every day, while others only feel them during reading, screen use, driving, or busy visual environments.

Common signs may include:

•          Dizziness, lightheadedness, or balance problems

•          Headaches or migraines, especially after visual tasks

•          Motion sickness or discomfort while driving

•          Eye strain, blurred vision, or double vision

•          Difficulty reading, concentrating, or keeping your place

•          Neck pain, face ache, or sensitivity to light

For patients in Lincoln who have already tried to find answers for chronic dizziness or headaches, NeuroVisual Medicine may offer a missing piece of the puzzle.

How Microprism Lenses Help

At Beyond Vision LNK, treatment for BVD often involves specialized microprism lenses. These lenses are designed to gently redirect light so the images from both eyes align more comfortably for the brain.

Microprism can be built into glasses along with your regular prescription, so the lenses do not look unusual. The goal is to reduce the amount of work your eye muscles must do, helping relieve symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, eye strain, and visual fatigue.

Because every patient’s eye alignment and symptoms are different, Dr. Carla Ericksen creates a personalized treatment plan based on your evaluation, visual needs, and lifestyle.

What To Expect During A NeuroVisual Evaluation

A NeuroVisual™ Exam at Beyond Vision LNK begins with a detailed review of your symptoms and visual history. From there, Dr. Ericksen performs specialized testing to assess how your eyes and visual system function together.

This may include evaluating eye movement, eye teaming, tracking, focusing, depth perception, balance, posture, and visual-spatial awareness. These details help determine whether binocular vision dysfunction is contributing to your symptoms and whether microprism lenses, vision therapy, or a combination of both may help improve visual comfort and function.

When To Schedule An Appointment

If you experience chronic dizziness, headaches, motion sensitivity, reading challenges, or unexplained visual discomfort, it may be time to look beyond 20/20 vision. A NeuroVisual™ Exam can help uncover subtle eye misalignment and guide you toward a more comfortable way to see and function each day.

Schedule a NeuroVisual™ Exam with Beyond Vision LNK to learn whether binocular vision dysfunction may be contributing to your dizziness, headaches, eye strain, or visual discomfort. Visit our office in Lincoln, NE, by calling (402) 261-8699 to book an appointment today.