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What Is Neurolens?

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Eye misalignment can cause uncomfortable vision symptoms such as headaches and eyestrain. It often goes unnoticed in those who don’t schedule regular eye exams. With the rise in digital screen usage, many people may experience these symptoms, which can significantly impact daily life.

Neurolens glasses can correct eye misalignment and reduce the associated stress on the eyes from near-focused tasks. A comprehensive eye exam can help your eye doctor determine the underlying cause of your symptoms and treat the root of the problem.

What Is Eye Misalignment?

You may not realize that the eyes and brain work together to form a clear picture of the world. This eye-brain connection can be disrupted by eye misalignment. Eye misalignment occurs when the eyes are not properly aligned, causing strain and tension on the eye muscles.

Binocular vision is when the eyes work together to create an image, which is then sent to the brain to interpret. In cases of eye misalignment, the brain receives two different images from each eye, causing strain on the visual system as it tries to compensate and leading to binocular vision disorder.

Besides eye misalignment, binocular vision disorder can result from muscle imbalances or other visual issues. Symptoms may include double vision, headaches, dizziness, and trouble with depth perception.

Even slight misalignment can exacerbate symptoms, making them more frequent and intense. It can also trigger the trigeminal nerve. The trigeminal nerve is the largest and most complex nerve that connects to the brain. It branches out to various areas, including the eye. It also provides head and neck sensations, such as pain.

Pressure on the nerve or overstimulation of the nerve can lead to non-vision-related symptoms. For instance, you might feel pain in your back. If overstimulation affects the inner year, you can feel dizzy or experience vertigo.

What Is Digital Eye Strain?

Digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, is a common issue among those who spend extended periods in front of screens. Prolonged use of digital devices can cause discomfort in the eyes, neck, shoulders, and back, along with symptoms such as dry eyes, blurred vision, and eye fatigue.

When we use screens for extended periods, there are several factors that affect the eyes. For instance, we tend to blink less frequently, causing our eyes to dry out and become fatigued. Additionally, the glare from screens can also lead to uncomfortable symptoms. The constant focusing and refocusing needed when looking at screens can also strain the eye muscles.

Strategies to reduce digital eye strain include taking regular breaks when using screens, reducing screen glare, and maintaining proper posture. However, if you still experience symptoms after trying these strategies, or symptoms worsen, eye misalignment can be a cause.

What Is Neurolens?

Special prism lenses can help correct misalignment for distance vision. However, Neurolens is the only lens with contoured prism lenses that address close distance-related eye strain caused by eye misalignment and overstimulation of the trigeminal nerve. It aims to reduce symptoms associated with eye misalignment, including:

  • Digital eye strain
  • Dry eye
  • Light sensitivity
  • Headaches
  • Dizziness
  • Neck and shoulder pain

By incorporating a contoured prism into the lens, Neurolens corrects misalignment at all distances by adjusting the visual input to the brain and helping align the images from both eyes, thereby minimizing misalignment symptoms.

Who Can Benefit from Neurolens?

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Neurolens can benefit anyone who:

  • Suffers from headaches: If you experience regular headaches with no relief from other treatments, Neurolens may help address an underlying cause, such as eye misalignment.
  • Suffers from digital eye strain: Those who spend significant time on digital devices can benefit from the relief Neurolens provides.
  • Regularly performs near-focused work: Close-up tasks such as detailed work or reading can worsen eye strain. Neurolens can help ease the strain.
  • Suffers from non-vision-related symptoms: Neurolens can help relieve neck or shoulder pain caused by unsuspected eye misalignment.

How to Get Neurolens?

Getting Neurolens begins with a comprehensive eye exam and Neurolens evaluation performed by your eye doctor. During this time, they will discuss your symptoms, their prevalence, and severity. Be sure to mention all your symptoms, even the ones that seem unrelated to your vision. Your eye doctor will also measure your eye alignment and the degree of misalignment.

If you can benefit from Neurolens, a pair of lenses with the correct prism will be custom-made. Once fitted, you should experience noticeable relief from your symptoms, with fewer headaches and reduced eye strain, especially from digital screens. You can get Neurolens alongside a prescription for refractive errors like nearsightedness in addition to non-prescription forms.

Clear & Comfortable Vision

Neurolens offers an effective way to improve eye health and enhance the quality of life for those suffering from headaches and digital eye strain due to eye misalignment.If you’re experiencing persistent eye strain or non-vision-related symptoms that disrupt your daily life, book an eye exam to see if Neurolens can work for you to provide clear and comfortable vision.

About the Author

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Dr. Jaya M. Pathapati grew up in the Bronx and Yonkers, NY. She got her Bachelor of Science in Biology and was awarded the highest distinction in Biology at the College of Mt. St. Vincent. She received her Doctor of Optometry from the State University of NY, College of Optometry. She rotated through externships that were hospital-based and through Veteran’s Affair in NY. Following graduation, she moved to Amarillo, Texas, with her husband. She has practiced in the Panhandle for the past 21 years.
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