If you spend long hours in front of digital screens, you might be experiencing more than just tired eyes. At Overland Optical Family Eye Care, we see many patients struggling with eye pain, chronic headaches, and discomfort linked to conditions like digital eye strain and binocular vision dysfunction.
We offer Neurolens in St. Louis and St. Charles to correct eye misalignment, which is often the underlying cause of these symptoms. Neurolens glasses can provide substantial relief when standard eyeglasses and contact lenses aren’t enough.
What causes binocular vision dysfunction?
Binocular vision dysfunction (BVD) occurs when your eyes are misaligned and do not work together properly. This forces your brain to merge two different images into one, causing:
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- Eye strain
- Headaches
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Dizziness
Often, migraines are linked to binocular vision disorder, a condition that can be treated by our experienced eye doctors in St. Louis and St. Charles. An estimated 1 in 12 people are affected by BVD1. Without proper diagnosis and treatment, symptoms often persist.
What causes digital eye strain?
Digital eye strain refers to a group of eye and vision problems caused by prolonged exposure to screens. The American Optometric Association reports that 58% of adults in the U.S. experience digital eye strain2. Symptoms include:
- Eye fatigue
- Dry, irritated eyes
- Blurred vision
- Headaches
Digital eye strain and binocular vision dysfunction (BVD) are closely linked. When your eyes are misaligned due to BVD, your visual system struggles to maintain a single clear image. This is especially true during prolonged near work like using computers, tablets, or phones.
End the cycle of headaches and tired eyes
Neurolens glasses are specially designed to address binocular vision dysfunction by gently realigning the eyes with a unique contoured prism built into the lenses. They are the first and only lens technology to incorporate a contoured prism. This innovative design reduces the stress on your visual system and can significantly decrease eye pain and headache frequency:
- Ninety-three percent of patients reported symptom relief after wearing Neurolenses.
- After 90 days of wearing Neurolenses, 81.6% of people with chronic daily headaches experienced significant symptom improvement. For some, their headaches disappeared completely.
- According to a study regarding computer vision syndrome, Neurolenses had a positive effect on 100% of patients with symptoms.
Unlike traditional eyeglasses, Neurolens targets the root cause of symptoms rather than just masking them.
Find out if Neurolens is right for you
A comprehensive eye exam with our eye doctor can:
- Diagnose binocular vision dysfunction and your specific degree of eye misalignment
- Evaluate your eye health, including dry eye symptoms
- Determine if Neurolens glasses are right for you
We tailor treatment plans to your unique symptoms and lifestyle. If you experience eye pain or headaches related to screen use, schedule an exam to explore effective eye strain and headache relief options.
References:
- Lazarus, R. (n.d.). Migraines and BVD. Optometrists Network. Retrieved August 12, 2025, from https://www.optometrists.org/general-practice-optometry/guide-to-binocular-visual-dysfunction/migraines-and-bvd/
- (2016, October 23). Most Americans Experience Digital Eye Strain from Overexposure to Computers According to Survey. American Optometric Association. Retrieved August 12, 2025, from https://www.aoa.org/about-the-aoa/press-room/press-releases/most-americans-experience-digital-eye-strain-from-overexposure-to-computers-according-to-survey