If you’ve been struggling with symptoms like dizziness, headaches, anxiety in crowds, or motion sickness, you’re not alone. These unexplained issues can often leave patients feeling frustrated and without a solution. At Beachwood Family Eye Care, we want you to know that there may be an answer: a NeuroVisual™ Exam. This specialized evaluation can detect a frequently overlooked condition known as Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD).
 

What Is Binocular Vision Dysfunction?

Binocular Vision Dysfunction occurs when your eyes are slightly misaligned and struggle to work together as a team. This misalignment may be too subtle to detect during a standard eye exam, yet significant enough to affect your daily life. Your brain works overtime trying to correct this misalignment, which leads to symptoms such as:

• Headaches or migraines

• Dizziness or balance problems

• Anxiety in busy environments like grocery stores or malls

• Nausea or motion sickness

• Sensitivity to light

• Eye strain or fatigue, especially when reading or using a computer
   

Why is Misdiagnosis Common?

One of the most frustrating aspects of Binocular Vision Dysfunction is how often it is misdiagnosed. Because the symptoms of BVD overlap with many other conditions (like migraines, vertigo, anxiety disorders, or even inner ear problems) patients are frequently referred to neurologists, ENT specialists, or mental health professionals. In many cases, these tests come back normal, leaving individuals without answers or relief.
 

This is where the NeuroVisual™ Exam stands out. By specifically evaluating how your eyes work together and identifying subtle misalignments, this exam addresses a root cause that is typically missed in conventional medical evaluations. For patients who have gone from doctor to doctor without finding a diagnosis, discovering BVD can feel like a breakthrough.
 

How a NeuroVisual™ Exam Helps

Unlike traditional eye exams, a NeuroVisual™ Exam is specifically designed to detect even the smallest misalignments in your visual system. During this comprehensive evaluation, Dr. Thatcher assesses how well your eyes work together and whether BVD could be the underlying cause of your symptoms.
 

If BVD is diagnosed, we can create a personalized solution using prism lenses, which are incorporated into your glasses. These lenses gently guide your eyes into alignment, significantly reducing or even eliminating your symptoms.
 

Why Choose Beachwood Family Eye Care?

Living with daily discomfort from headaches, dizziness, or visual fatigue can be exhausting. But if your symptoms have gone unresolved despite multiple evaluations, it may be time to look at your vision from a different perspective. A NeuroVisual™ Exam can uncover subtle issues with eye alignment that standard eye exams often miss, offering a solution where others haven’t.
 

If you’re tired of searching for answers, we’re here to help. Contact Beachwood Family Eye Care today to schedule your NeuroVisual™ Exam and find out if Binocular Vision Dysfunction is the missing link. Visit our office in Beachwood, Ohio, or call (216) 815-1810 to book an appointment today.